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  We love Seattle–all the great things to do, places to eat and sites to see! (Photo: Jason Hoover took this dramatic photo of the Space Needle, the Monorail and the Experimental Music Project/EMP. www.jasonhooverphotography.com ) Don’t miss the chance to save $20 on the all-new Seattle TourSaver. It’s the 2-for-1 travel book with all [...]

Whoa. What a long, strange trip it’s been. Anchorage Rep. Sharon Cissna harnessed an intermodal posse of resources to work around the TSA in Seattle. This, after she was turned away for refusing to be “felt up” by agents at SEA-TAC. (Click here for a little more background from an article I did for the [...]

Those of us in Alaska are fortunate to receive the annual Permanent Fund Dividend. The homegrown “Pick. Click. Give.” program is an easy way to share with organizations you want to support–from human service operations like Beans Cafe in Anchorage, to the Brother Francis Shelter and so forth. When you’re applying for your PFD online [...]

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We invited John Walsh and his Irish Band to stop in and talk about his recent trip to Ireland. Above, Denise “pulls” a Guinness down at McGinley’s Pub in downtown Anchorage. John and his band play there each Thursday eve, between 8-11pm. Plus, co-host Erin Kirkland calls in from Fairbanks, where she’s having fun at [...]

Join me and Erin Kirkland each Tuesday, 2-3pm on KOAN radio here in Anchorage. It’s 1020AM or 95.5FM. We talk about good deals–we have interesting guests–all sorts of fun. Get the best deals FIRST!

Rep. Sharon Cissna loves the Alaska Marine Highway . That’s not the reason she’s spending a couple of days on the m/v Matanuska, tho’. No, since she was turned away at SEA-TAC airport for refusing to be GROPED (after being IRRADIATED), Rep. Cissna is taking the ferry back to work at the Alaska State Legislature [...]

Alaska State Rep. Sharon Cissna of Anchorage was returning from Seattle when the TSA insisted on an intrusive hand exam at SEA-TAC Airport. Below is her statement: PRINCE RUPERT, BC (February 21, 2011).  The following is Rep. Sharon Cissna’s account of the events of February 20th, 2011 at  SEA-TAC International Airport: “The evening of the [...]

It’s hard to go wrong when you plan your trip at USTravel. Cruises: Ask about special European cruises which feature 2-for-1 deals on Oceania Cruises, including: a. 12-night cruise from Venice to Istanbul (Wow!). Ports include duh–VENICE!, Dubrovnik, Corfu, Athens and Kusadasi. OK–it’s official. I need another bucket ’cause my “bucket list” is too long! [...]

Get in on the deals around the state with  Era Alaska Commuter Booklets. Special SALE PRICES are on now through March 4th, 2011! They’re valid ALL SUMMER LONG! Each booklet includes eight open one-way tickets, valid in either direction, and they’re good for a whole year! Mention the “Spring Commuter Booklet Rewards bonus”, and Era Alaska [...]