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Alaska is one of the United States true cultural treasures. While Native culture, as a whole, may define much of Alaska's appearance, the state contains a broad mixture of cultures. It includes cosmopolitan areas such as Anchorage to vast wilderness. [More...]
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News from The Anchorage Daily News
State pays airfare for Palin's daughter on trip to Barrow
Jul 4, 2008 1:41 am
When Gov. Sarah Palin's 7-year-old daughter flew to Barrow with her mother this week, the state paid the bill, a Palin spokeswoman said Thursday.
Bristol Bay gillnetters told to limit catch
Jul 3, 2008 11:37 pm
Millions and millions of sockeye are pouring into Bristol Bay, normally a glorious thing, but many gillnetters are livid. They're upset that processing companies are buying only limited catches, or su...
Today's oil, gas, gold, zinc prices
Jul 3, 2008 7:27 pm
The price of North Slope oil sold on West Coast open markets closed Thursday at a record high of $144.59 a barrel, up $1.62 for the day.
'Clean Water' initiative gets court OK
Jul 3, 2008 2:05 pm
The Alaska Supreme Court today issued a decision allowing the so-called "Clean Water" initiative targeting mine discharge to go on the statewide ballot in August.
Can anyone beat Mount Marathon champs?
Jul 3, 2008 3:51 am
At 38, with a college ski team to coach, plenty of work remaining on the house he and his wife are building in Potter Valley, and an infant son to enjoy, Trond Flagstad knows his opportunities to win ...
Jul 3, 2008 3:50 am
With less than 24 hours remaining until this long fishing weekend begins, anglers will be delighted to know they have plenty of time to catch an Alaska salmon or two.
Anadarko sees huge gas potential near Umiat
Jul 3, 2008 1:50 am
Anadarko Petroleum believes its land holdings in the foothills of the Brooks Range have the potential to hold 2 trillion to 10 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
Anchorage Alaska Headlines
Fire breaks out in Anchorage woods
Jul 4, 2008 12:47 am
Fire crews are battling a fire that broke out in a wooded area in Anchorage. Fire officials say the blaze has grown to about four acres south of Tudor road Wednesday afternoon.
Crews battle south-side wildfire
Jul 3, 2008 5:32 pm
More than 50 city and state firefighters converged on a wildfire burning through a wooded area south of Tudor Road this afternoon.
Weakened dollar draws foreign tourists
Jul 3, 2008 1:10 pm
Tourism officials monitoring business in Fairbanks see a bright side to high gasoline and grocery prices.
Anchorage: Scary Alaska Travel: Bear Mauls Teenage Girl
Jul 3, 2008 8:54 am
Although Anchorage is a somewhat bustling city of 300,000 people, skyscrapers, great nightlife and one of the best bars in America , it still remains on the edge of some truly wild territory filled wi...
Anchorage posts signs urging alternate trail routes
Jul 3, 2008 12:43 am
Submitted by Billy Hackett on Tue, 07/01/2008 - 07:19. Anchorage's parks director is asking residents not to use the Rover's Run trail in Far North Bicentennial Park after a girl was mauled by a bear ...
Jul 2, 2008 8:37 pm
An apartment fire forced residents to jump from their windows to safety. While there are no serious injuries to report, investigators have now turned their attention to the cause of the blaze.
Statehood milestone remembered
Jul 1, 2008 11:50 pm
When the U.S. Senate voted 64 to 20 in favor of Alaska statehood on June 30, 1958, Delegate to Congress E.L. "Bob" Bartlett called it the greatest day in Alaska history.
Alaskan teen attacked by bear during bike race
Jul 1, 2008 7:44 pm
A teenage mountain bike racer is fighting for her life after being attacked by a bear on an Alaska Hillside trail early Sunday morning.
Groups sue feds to force endangered listing decision on belugas
Jul 1, 2008 3:22 pm
Five conservation groups have sued the federal government for delaying a listing of Cook Inlet beluga whales under the federal Endangered Species Act.
Artwork honors civil rights leaders
Jul 1, 2008 11:16 am
A new sculpture in downtown Anchorage honors civil rights activists Elizabeth and Roy Peratrovich.
Local News from Anchorage Daily News via Yahoo! News
Bristol Bay gillnetters told to limit catch
Jul 4, 2008 4:39 am
Unlike other areas of the state where salmon runs have lagged, millions and millions of sockeye are pouring into Bristol Bay.
State pays airfare for Palin's daughter on trip to Barrow
Jul 4, 2008 4:36 am
When Gov. Sarah Palin's 7-year-old daughter flew to Barrow with her mother this week, the state paid the bill, a Palin spokeswoman said Thursday.
Jul 3, 2008 10:21 pm
ANCHORAGE
'Clean Water' initiative gets court OK
Jul 3, 2008 6:51 pm
The Alaska Supreme Court today issued a decision allowing the so-called "Clean Water" initiative to go on the statewide ballot in August.
Young taps campaign to pay aide's lawyers
Jul 3, 2008 5:21 pm
U.S. Rep. Don Young has tapped his campaign war chest to pay not only his own million-dollar legal tab but also to hire lawyers for his campaign manager, who is also under FBI scrutiny.
Alaska-based airlines face pilot shortage
Jul 3, 2008 1:20 pm
Alaska-based airlines say they are facing a pilot shortage, with high turnover and open positions. But some in the industry think the nation's airline struggles may steer job-seeking flyers to the nor...
Steller'sea Lion research calculates survival rates
Jul 3, 2008 1:16 pm
Researchers aboard the F/V Norseman departed Dutch Harbor, Alaska, on June 24 on a voyage to monitor Steller's sea lion populations.
East High grad wins major theater honor
Jul 3, 2008 10:16 am
When Cedric Sanders attends future reunions at East High, he'll have a lot to talk about. Since graduating in 1999, he has honed his acting chops in college, New York and Hollywood.
Is 'rogue' grizzly on loose? Not likely
Jul 3, 2008 10:09 am
Was the brown bear that crossed paths with two Anchorage runners near the Hilltop Ski Area three weeks ago a "rogue bear"?
No break for Alaska on strict education law
Jul 3, 2008 10:09 am
The U.S. Department of Education said this week it has turned down Alaska's request to have flexibility in meeting terms of the No Child Left Behind law.
Local News from ABC Alaska News via Yahoo! News
Jul 3, 2008 10:08 pm
This year's Independence Day activites range from sandcastle building contests to fun runs. Photo courtesy the AP.
Facing Extreme Opposition Wasilla Mayor Refuses To Resign
Jul 2, 2008 10:04 pm
Despite a 4-1 vote by the Wasilla city council on Monday night, Mayor Dianne Keller said she has "absolutely no intention" of resigning. The vote was a non-binding resolution which asked the...
Starbucks To Close 600 Stores Nationwide
Jul 2, 2008 9:04 pm
Starbucks stores that face closure will not be informed of the matter until 30 days before the closing. Photo courtesy the AP.
Motorcycle Victim's Identity Released
Jul 2, 2008 8:04 pm
The victim of a fatal motorcycle crash has had his identity released by Fairbanks police. 27-year-old John Heimsath of Fairbanks died due to what authorities said was a loss in control of his bike.
Efforts Of Many Helped To Save Girl's Life
Jul 1, 2008 10:34 pm
Petra Davis is currently undergoing an intense recovery process. Photo courtesy the AP.
Conservation Groups Sue Government Over ESA Listing Delay
Jul 1, 2008 9:19 pm
Since the 1980s the number of beluga whales living in the Cook Inlet have shrunk by 72%. Photo courtesy the AP.
Union Rejects Administration's Contract
Jul 1, 2008 8:04 pm
The Palin administration continues to face some tough demands in their dealings with the largest union on the Alaska Marine Highway System.
Police Need Help In Finding Missing Person
Jun 30, 2008 9:49 pm
Duane "Duke" Mercer has been missing since about 4:00 a.m., and could be anywhere within a given radius of the 4100 block of Grape Place.
Police Need Help In Finding Missing Person
Jun 30, 2008 9:49 pm
Duane "Duke" Mercer has been missing since about 4:00 a.m., and could be anywhere within a given radius of the 4100 block of Grape Place.
"The Greatest Day In Alaska History"
Jun 30, 2008 9:04 pm
Monday marked the 50th year since Congress voted on the Alaska Statehood Act. Photo courtesy the AP.
Local News from The Alaska Star via Yahoo! News
Jul 4, 2008 1:53 am
Members of the Anchorage Scottish Pipe Band line up at the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Scottish Highland Games, held June 28 in Eagle River. Historic Recrudescince Guild members David Brown and Ric...
Public pours out to speak on local land-use regulations
Jul 4, 2008 1:52 am
It was evident that residents are passionate about where they live. The Chugiak-Eagle River Consortium of Community Council's public forum to discuss the development of a separate set of land use regu...
Jul 4, 2008 1:52 am
Yard of the Week winner Chris Klayum grows a fabulous garden feast at 16518 Mercy Drive. Klayum grows a little of everything. There are rows of raspberries, strawberries, broccoli, zucchini, carrots, ...
Jul 4, 2008 1:52 am
Boy Scout Troop 203 Scout Matt Johnson, along with other members of the troop, refinished the surfaces of the salmon viewing deck at the Eagle River Nature Center as part of his Eagle Scout Leadership...
The family that bikes together
Jul 4, 2008 1:52 am
The Loan family does not have a typical garage. Long ago, cars were vanquished from the spot. Instead, the space is populated with Ibis bikes, dangling from hooks in the ceiling and resting on racks o...
First female Thunderbird lead pilot back on familiar ground for air show
Jul 4, 2008 1:51 am
After a few rolls and flyovers, Air Force Thunderbird Maj. Samantha Weeks landed in familiar territory. Weeks, the first female lead solo pilot for the famous air-demonstration squadron, returned to h...
Area roads to close for annual Bear Paw Festival
Jul 4, 2008 1:51 am
Several area roads will be closed to make way for the Bear Paw Festival between July 11 and July 13.
Assembly OKs $2 million loan to upgrade AWWU facilities
Jul 4, 2008 1:51 am
The Anchorage Assembly approved a $2.25 million loan from the Alaska Clean Water fund during its June 24 meeting. The money will pay for upgrades to the Eagle River Wastewater Treatment Facility and a...
Arctic Thunder Rumbles and Roars
Jul 4, 2008 1:51 am
Tens of thousands showed up last weekend for the Arctic Thunder air show on Elmendorf Air Force Base. (Above) In this panorama, spliced together from three photos, crowds gather on the tarmac Sunday m...
Local News from Fairbanks Daily News-Miner via Yahoo! News
Hot, windy weather could boost fire danger on Fourth of July
Jul 3, 2008 11:36 pm
FAIRBANKS -- Hot, dry conditions could put a damper on Fourth of July fireworks plans.
Opening ANWR a centerpiece of Stevens' energy strategy
Jul 3, 2008 11:06 pm
FAIRBANKS -- In order for any energy plan to move forward, lawmakers in Washington, D.C., will have to set aside party politics that are blocking domestic oil and gas development, Sen. Ted Stevens sai...
Power outages affects hundreds of Sitka homes
Jul 3, 2008 11:06 pm
SITKA -- An animal likely was the cause when hundreds of homes in the Sitka area lost power for nearly an hour.
Longtime Alaska journalist becomes Palin spokesman
Jul 3, 2008 11:06 pm
JUNEAU -- A longtime Alaska journalist will become director of Gov. Sarah Palin's communications office.
Alaska Air Guardsmen returning from Afghanistan sk
Jul 3, 2008 10:06 pm
ANCHORAGE -- More than 50 members of the Alaska Air National Guard's 176th Wing will soon be home from Afghanistan.
Ruling reinstates Greenpeace captain's criminal negligence conviction
Jul 3, 2008 9:51 pm
ANCHORAGE -- The state appeals court says a Ketchikan jury correctly convicted a Greenpeace ship's captain of criminal negligence for sailing in Alaska waters without the proper oil spill response pla...
Alaska officials to inspect bridges in Haines, Skagway
Jul 3, 2008 7:21 pm
JUNEAU -- State transportation officials say there will be intermittent closures of bridges in Haines and Skagway next week.
Alaska clean-water initiative to appear on ballot
Jul 3, 2008 7:07 pm
ANCHORAGE -- The Alaska Supreme Court has ruled that an initiative to regulate or restrict pollution from mining can be placed on the ballot in August for voters to consider.
Thousands of Alaskans haven't filed for federal tax rebate
Jul 3, 2008 5:51 pm
ANCHORAGE -- About 10,000 retirees and disabled veterans in Alaska haven't filed for their this year's tax rebate from the federal government.
Alaska Rep. Young taps campaign fund to pay aide's lawyers
Jul 3, 2008 5:51 pm
WASHINGTON -- With an election-year corruption investigation looming, Rep. Don Young has tapped his campaign war chest to pay not only his own million-dollar legal tab but also to hire lawyers for his...
Local News from KTVF Fairbanks via Yahoo! News
Air Guardsmen return from Afghanistan
Jul 3, 2008 10:22 pm
More than 50 members of the Alaska Air National Guard's 176th Wing will soon be home from Afghanistan.
Jul 3, 2008 10:21 pm
The state appeals court says a Ketchikan jury correctly convicted a Greenpeace ship's captain of criminal negligence for sailing in Alaska waters without the proper oil spill response plan.
Benson asks Young to open up about FBI investigation
Jul 3, 2008 10:21 pm
One of Don Young's challengers is asking him to finally open up and talk about the federal investigation aimed at him.
Charge it: Alaska Airlines no longer taking cash onboard
Jul 3, 2008 10:21 pm
Passengers on Alaska Airlines flights will need a debit or credit card to buy drinks or rent media players starting next month.
Clean-water initiative to appear on ballot
Jul 3, 2008 10:21 pm
The Alaska Supreme Court has ruled that an initiative to regulate or restrict pollution from mining can be placed on the ballot in August for voters to consider.
Officials to inspect bridges in Haines, Skagway
Jul 3, 2008 10:21 pm
State transportation officials say there will be intermittent closures of bridges in Haines and Skagway next week.
Clean-water initiative to appear on ballot
Jul 3, 2008 10:20 pm
The Alaska Supreme Court has ruled that an initiative to regulate or restrict pollution from mining can be placed on the ballot in November for voters to consider.
2 Fairbanks cops suing city, police chief
Jul 3, 2008 10:20 pm
Two Fairbanks police officers who think they were demoted unfairly are suing the city of Fairbanks and the police chief.
Rep. Young taps campaign to pay aide's lawyers
Jul 3, 2008 10:20 pm
With an election-year corruption investigation looming, Representative Don Young has tapped his campaign war chest to pay not only his own million-dollar legal tab but also to hire lawyers for...
Fire breaks out in Anchorage woods
Jul 3, 2008 2:51 pm
Fire crews are battling a fire that broke out in a wooded area in Anchorage.
