Protecting Your Rights: Serving Sand Lake, Spenard and Turnagain

November 24, 2021

Anchorage Pacific Air-to-Sea Initiative

We have been hearing about the global impact of the slow down of the supply chain and we have seen its effect in our community. The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation have proposed a solution that starts at the Anchorage airport. The Anchorage Pacific Air-to-Sea initiative is an air charter flight from Asia to Anchorage, cargo loading in Anchorage to an ocean vessel, ocean transport to Seattle/Tacoma, and transloading in Seattle/Tacoma to truck for final delivery. Click here to read the analysis, including the estimated cost savings and shortened delivery times associated with the initiative.

Ocean transport has become increasingly expensive and the delivery times are double their standard time. Air cargo is a desirable option in the face of these challenges. Advocates emphasize the unique location and cargo transfer rights that Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport possesses. In the short term, optimizing this initiative will provide relief to the slowed supply chain. In the long-term context, the Anchorage Pacific Air-to-Sea initiative may be an important economic opportunity for Alaska-based companies. Click here to read the Anchorage Daily News coverage of this story.

This opportunity is welcomed by cargo owners and freight forwarders who are currently navigating the system delays. We will continue to support sensible solutions to the global issues we face, and look forward to supporting the Anchorage Pacific Air-to-Sea initiative implementation.

Alaska State Parks to Waive Parking Fees Friday After Thanksgiving

Alaska State Parks will waive parking fees at all park facilities on Friday, November 26 to encourage Alaskans to get outside during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Alaska State Parks 2022 Day-Use parking decal stickers will be available online at the division’s website by December 3, and will be available at locations throughout Alaska by mid-December. They will be available in-person in Anchorage at REI, The Hoarding Marmot, and Paramount Cycles.

For information and online decal sales, see http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/asp/fees.htm. For information on 2021/22 Disabled Veteran camping passes, contact the Anchorage Public Information Center at (907) 269-8400 or by email at dnr.pic@alaska.gov.

Share your outdoor activities on social media this weekend and throughout the holiday season by using the hashtags #OptOutside, #alaskastateparks, and #akstateparks.

ADOT Survey on Infrastructure Funding

Alaska’s transportation and utility network is largely underdeveloped, from water lines to broadband and from docks to airports, expansion of Alaska’s infrastructure is necessary and prudent. Responsible resource development is dependent upon reasonable access to the existing transportation infrastructure.

The bipartisan infrastructure bill signed into law by President Biden on Monday, November 15 is expected to have a tremendous impact on Alaska. The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT) is urging Alaskans to fill out a survey expressing their preferences for how we will spend money in the “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.”

Infrastructure funding impacts us all, so take a minute to make your voice heard by clicking below.

Take the ADOT Survey

Operation: Stocking Stuffer

Help local children and families in need by donating stocking stuffers to ADN’s inaugural, Operation: Stocking Stuffer.

ADN will be collecting your donated gifts at their offices and partnering with Denali Family Services and Catholic Social Services for distribution in time for the holidays. Donations will be happily accepted until Friday, December 10 at the Anchorage Daily News Offices:

300 W. 31st Avenue

Anchorage, AK 99503

Monday – Friday

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Donations Needed at the Sullivan Arena

Community Events

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:

Spenard Community Council

When: Wednesday, December 1 at 7:00 PM

Where: Virtual Zoom Meeting. Click here for details.

Turnagain Community Council

When: Thursday, December 2 at 7:00 PM

Where: Virtual Zoom Meeting. Click here for details.

Sand Lake Community Council

When: Monday, December 13 at 6:30 PM

Where: Sand Lake Elementary School Library Room. Click here for details.

UAA Clay Body Club Winter Pottery Sale

UAA Clay Body Club is hosting their Winter Pottery sale and will be following Municipal COVID-19 safety procedures to keep everyone safe. This includes masks, social distancing, etc.

When: Friday, December 3 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Where: Loussac Library, 3600 Denali St.

For more information and to RSVP, visit the Facebook event page. Questions? Contact claybodyclub@gmail.com.