🌱 Airport Considers Adding Hotel + Olympic Success For Anchorage

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First, today's weather:

A little morning snow; cloudy. High: 39 Low: 25.

Here are the top 3 stories in Anchorage today:

1. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is considering building a hotel to offer travelers added convenience. The addition of a hotel was first included in the airport's master plan in 2014, and while plans to construct lodging near the rental car center fell through, Airport Manager Jim Szczesniak says a new location is now being considered. Szczesniak added that it could be up to three more years before the hotel opens, pending approval of the project. (Alaska's News Source)
2. An Anchorage man secured an eighth-place finish in the Olympic cross-country ski race this weekend. 30-year-old Scott Patterson, who trains with the Alaska Pacific University elite club team, kept pace with the lead pack for the majority of the 28-kilometer race. Patterson finished his race just 33 seconds behind the event's gold medal winner. (Anchorage Daily News)
3. Several companies in the Anchorage area are hiring for a range of full- and part-time opportunities. The open positions span various industries including customer service, sales, and hospitality. Northern Pacific Airways Inc., Anchorage School District, and Bright Power are among the many employers hiring. A full list of top jobs is available through Patch. (Anchorage Patch)

Today in Anchorage:

• Bite-Sized Science At Anchorage Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Alaska Zoo Education Department At Alaska Pacific University (11:30 AM)
• AARP Tax Help At Anchorage Public Library (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• This weekend, Alaska Airlines soared into the Year of the Tiger with drinks, treats, and dancing lions as the title sponsor of the SF Chinese New Year Parade and Festival. (Instagram)
• The deadline to file for your PFD is just over a month away! Take a moment to "Pick Click Give" to the Anchorage Library Foundation this year. (Facebook)
• The Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy reopens today, Feb. 22, after closing on Monday, Feb. 21, for President's Day. (Instagram)

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