EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

Unalaska second most expensive place in AK

Unalaska mayor is theft victim on train

Mayor Robbed on the Rails

Alaska 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

Alaska Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
Fourth of July Parade, Chitina, AK - July 4, 2009
July 4th Celebration, Fairbanks, AK -...

An Invitation to our Akutan Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Akutan, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Akutan area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Alaska’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Weekend Activities in and around Akutan

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Akutan organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Akutan is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Akutan area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Akutan Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Akutan! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Akutan area and around the...

Online Public Notices - Week of 02/09/2009

New Notices Posted 02/09/2009:
Procurement: ITB NRJ00000725F Cordova Stump Removal (Transportation & Public Facilities)
Procurement: ITB NRJ00000722F...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Akutan

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Akutan,...

Akutan Alaska Information: Akutan, Alaska is part of ALEUTIANS EAST County. Population for Akutan from the last gathering is 713. You can view Akutan venues that host many Akutan AK events every year. You can also research Akutan Alaska homes for sale by visiting our Akutan Alaska real estate guide. Akutan Alaska has a latitude of 54.1288 and a longitude of -165.916. Zip codes in Akutan, AK include 99553 ... more Akutan zips.