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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. In Anchorage, for example, the school district has found that its student body comes from homes that speak 83 languages.
Anchorage, the state's biggest city, has many Alaska influences but is also sometimes called Los Anchorage for its Lower 48-style architecture and mannerisms. Most residents of Alaska were born outside the state, and when they came to Alaska they brought their own traditions and desires.
There are European influences as well. Petersburg, in the Inside Passage, has a strong Scandinavian heritage. Cordova and Valdez bear names bestowed by a Spanish explorer; Cook Inlet is named for a British explorer; Russians left a legacy of the Orthodox Church in much of the state.
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News from The Anchorage Daily News Nov 20, 2009 6:04 pm The Alaska Aces surrendered four power-play goals in a hostile rink Friday night, falling 6-2 to the Bakersfield Condors at Rabobank Arena in California. Mayor Sullivan vetoes Assembly vote on debt payoff Nov 20, 2009 4:01 pm Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan on Friday vetoed an Assembly action from Tuesday that he says would hurt his efforts to ease his difficulty of balancing the city budget in a time of tight revenue. The ... Sherry Johnston, Levi's mother, is sentenced to 3 years Nov 20, 2009 12:41 pm Sherry Johnston was sentenced Friday to three years in prison for dealing the prescription painkiller OxyContin. Johnston is the mother of Levi Johnston, who is the father of former Gov. Sarah Pali... Midtown skate oval almost ready for action Nov 20, 2009 12:19 pm Crews are applying the final coats of water to the Midtown Speedskating Oval so it can open this weekend. Some skaters have already tested the 400-meter oval in the Cuddy Family Midtown Park. Despite ... Postal Service retreats on Santa letters ruling Nov 20, 2009 11:10 am North Pole elves have good reason to celebrate again, thanks to a decision by the U.S. Postal Service to resume a Santa Claus letter program that's thrilled children from around the world for decades. |
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Anchorage Alaska Headlines Fitch Rates Anchorage, Alaska's $50MM Water Rev Refunding Bonds 'AA-'; Affirms Outstanding Bonds Nov 20, 2009 11:49 pm Fitch Ratings assigns an 'AA-' rating to the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska's $50 million water revenue refunding bonds series 2009. First on KTVA: State shuts down Anchorage nursing home Nov 20, 2009 3:32 pm Social service workers removed five patients from an assisted living facility, Thursday night after concerns about sub-standard care. Knik Arm bridge still a priority in Alaska Nov 19, 2009 11:03 pm An Alaska Transportation Department senior manager says the Knik Arm bridge is still a high priority for the state. Begich didn't disclose shortfall, report says Nov 19, 2009 2:42 pm A city investigation of the circumstances surrounding then-Mayor Mark Begich's disclosures about city finances late last year concludes that Begich knew that revenue would be less than needed to cover... Popular Santa letter program ends in Alaska Nov 19, 2009 10:25 am Thousands of starry-eyed children all over the world are writing letters to the jolly man at the North Pole this holiday season, but they'll not likely to get a response from Santa Claus or his helper... How to help Anchorage's homeless when temperatures plunge Nov 19, 2009 5:44 am Warm clothing as well as diapers and women's personal hygiene products. Call 563-4545 or visit cssalaska.org Covenant House 750 W. 5th Ave. Assembly postpones action on Anchorage budget Nov 18, 2009 9:29 pm The Anchorage Assembly ran out of time Tuesday night and postponed action on Mayor Dan Sullivan's proposed $421 million 2010 budget until next month. UAF administrator candidate for APU job Nov 18, 2009 1:15 pm University of Alaska Fairbanks administrator Bernice Joseph is one of five finalists to be the new president of Alaska Pacific University. Federal scientists recommend slightly lower pollock catch Nov 18, 2009 9:14 am Government scientists have come up with their recommendation for next year's allowable catch of Bering Sea pollock - the nation's largest commercial fishery. Sheraton hotel workers in Anchorage call for boycott Nov 18, 2009 1:09 am Union workers at the Sheraton in downtown Anchorage are asking visitors to boycott the hotel because management have imposed a sharp cost increase on family health coverage. |
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Local News from Anchorage Daily News via Yahoo! News Mayor Sullivan vetoes Assembly vote on debt payoff Nov 21, 2009 4:02 am Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan on Friday vetoed an Assembly action from Tuesday that he says would hur Sherry Johnston, Levi's mother, is sentenced to 3 years Nov 21, 2009 12:41 am Sherry Johnston was sentenced Friday to three years in prison for dealing the prescription painkiller OxyContin. Johnston is the mother of Levi Johnston, who is the father of former Gov. Sarah Palin '... APOC drops some charges in clean-water ballot fight Nov 20, 2009 9:50 pm Election regulators this week dismissed all charges against an Anchorage political consultant and two others accused of violating state law when they raised money for last year's proposal to tighten s... Claman: Assembly got details of budget from Begich Nov 20, 2009 11:42 am Municipal Attorney Dennis Wheeler said reasonable people might disagree with some of his conclusions faulting Mayor Mark Begich's financial reporting to the Assembly last year. It appears he was right... Jobs down in Alaska for sixth straight month Nov 20, 2009 9:12 am Alaska's unemployment rate jumped to 8.9 percent last month as the state recorded its sixth straight month of job losses. Car hits duo crossing Parks; 1 killed, 1 injured Nov 20, 2009 9:07 am A woman is dead and a man is in the hospital after they were hit by a car Wednesday night while trying to cross the Parks Highway near the intersection with Pittman Road, troopers say. Palin race sponsorship disclosure OK, says APOC Nov 20, 2009 9:04 am Members of the Alaska Public Offices Commission unanimously ruled Thursday that Sarah Palin has sufficiently disclosed the Arctic Cat sponsorship her husband, Todd, received for the Iron Dog snowmachi... All passengers safe after air taxi's emergency landing Nov 19, 2009 11:14 pm Quila Dock Jr. of Kipnuk said the forced landing on the tundra of a Yute Air Cessna 207 in which he and his family were passengers Wednesday was so smooth his twin baby daughters slept through it. Nov 19, 2009 7:23 am A Fairbanks man in his 50s has died of swine flu, bringing to seven the number of Fairbanks-related deaths attributed to the disease, the state Department of Health and Social Services reported Wednes... Loss of power forces Cessna to land on tundra; no one injured Nov 19, 2009 6:29 am A Yute Air flight carrying eight people -- including two children on laps -- was forced to land on the tundra Wednesday night about 17 miles from the village of Tuntutuliak in southwest Alaska, an inv... |
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Local News from ABC Alaska News via Yahoo! News Murkowski Says, USPS to Resume North Pole Santa Letters Nov 21, 2009 1:40 am An Alaska senator says the U.S. Postal Service is resuming a program allowing volunteers to respond to letters sent to Santa in care of the North Pole, Alaska, post office. Nov 20, 2009 12:55 am Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player. Shedding a few pounds may be tough to endure, but there is something very easy to do that can leave you not only healthier, but lighter... 3 Hopefuls for North Pole State House Seat Nov 20, 2009 12:25 am Three applicants for a vacant state House seat from North Pole are all emphasizing their experience in local government. Doug Isaacson, Mike Prax and Tammie Wilson are vying to replace John Coghill. Pearce to Step Down as Pipeline Coordinator Nov 16, 2009 11:25 pm Drue Pearce is leaving her job as federal pipeline coordinator of an Alaska natural gas pipeline project. In a statement released Monday, Pearce says President Obama requested her resignation. She say... Juneau Road Reopens Following Mudslides Nov 16, 2009 11:25 pm A road in Juneau has been reopened and residents allowed to return home after mudslides closed down the roadway. |
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Local News from The Alaska Star via Yahoo! News Murkowski brings health-care debate to town Nov 19, 2009 8:23 pm Sen. Lisa Murkowski spoke to a group of more than 200 in Chugiak last week about her stance in the ongoing national health-care debate. Walmart liquor license is for a 'good neighbor' Nov 19, 2009 8:23 pm Assemblyman Bill Starr believes the Eagle River Walmart is a good neighbor and is asking the Anchorage Assembly to lift some of the conditional restrictions placed on the super store's liquor license. Miss Chugiak-Eagle River crowned Nov 19, 2009 8:23 pm Kimberly Mauser and Bianca Temple took top honors at the 2010 Miss Chugiak-Eagle River Scholarship pageant, held Nov. 7 at Chugiak High School. Each has their own title: Soldier's impressions of President Obama's speach Nov 19, 2009 8:23 pm INTRO: Alaska Star contributor Nina Peacock joined dozens of reporters and writers from across Alaska Thursday inside Hanger 1 at Elmendorf Air Force Base to observe President Barack Obama's arrival i... Small donation reveals big hearts Nov 19, 2009 8:22 pm When it comes to giving gifts, the old adage tells us "It is the thought that counts." That's the case with a recent donation received by the Chugiak-Eagle River Senior Center. |
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Local News from Fairbanks Daily News-Miner via Yahoo! News Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - L20Aware03 jpg Nov 21, 2009 7:53 am University of Alaska Fairbanks students, from left, Teri Anderson, Stephanie Walden, Blake Eggemeyer and Ingrid Johnson gather between classes Friday at their campsite on campus. Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - L20Aware02 jpg Nov 21, 2009 7:53 am Senior Ingrid Johnson is bundled up against the cold Friday in Constitution Park on campus. Sam Harrel/News-Miner Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - L20Aware03 jpg Nov 21, 2009 7:44 am University of Alaska Fairbanks junior Blake Eggemeyer stamps his feet to keep warm between classes Friday in Constitution Park on campus. Eggemeyer was one of seven students in the UAF Honors Program ... Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - S20icedogs04 jpg Nov 21, 2009 7:44 am Members of the Fairbanks Ice Dogs laugh it up on the home bench before taking on the Kenai River Brown Bears in Friday evening's, Nov. 20, 2009, North American Hockey League game at the Big Dipper Ice... Nov 21, 2009 6:44 am Nov. 20, 2009 To the editor: There appears to be only one point of agreement as Congress considers climate change legislation: Any solution being considered will substantially increase the cost o... Army relents, will allow media at Palin book event at Fort Bragg Nov 21, 2009 3:14 am RALEIGH, North Carolina - The U.S. Army said Friday it would open former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's appearance on Fort Bragg to media, a reversal from earlier in the week ... Air quality alert issued for Fairbanks Nov 21, 2009 3:07 am FAIRBANKS - An air quality alert has been issued in Fairbanks. High levels of fine particulates are making the air unhealthy for sensitive groups, according to Jim McCormick, air quality specialis... Murkowski: USPS to resume North Pole Santa letters Nov 20, 2009 11:14 pm ANCHORAGE, Alaska - An Alaska senator says the U.S. Postal Service is resuming a program allowing volunteers to respond to letters sent to Santa in care of the North Pole, Alaska, post office. U... Post office workers to redact kids' Santa letters Nov 20, 2009 10:52 pm You can't buy the kind of worldwide publicity the post office is getting over the letters to Santa fiasco. Most of it is along the lines of "killing" a treasured traditio... Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - 58roadsigns7 jpg Nov 20, 2009 10:44 pm 58 Roadsigns singer Teagan Cambier. Photo courtesy 58 Roadsigns |
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Local News from KTVF Fairbanks via Yahoo! News Craig man pleads in sea otter illegal take case Nov 21, 2009 3:02 am A 31-year-old Craig man has pleaded guilty in federal court to felony charges of illegally taking sea otters and selling hides. Army relents, will allow media at Palin book event Nov 21, 2009 3:02 am The U.S. Army has reversed its position and now says it will open Sarah Palin's appearance on Fort Bragg to media despite fears the event will turn into political grandstanding... Militia movement resurfaces across nation Nov 20, 2009 9:18 pm Norm Olson's genial tone belies his reputation as a radical militiaman, yet here he is, at 63, an affable grandfather explaining why Americans should arm themselves against their government. Emergency landing near Bethel smooth as runway Nov 20, 2009 9:18 pm An air taxi with eight people aboard made an emergency landing on tundra when the single engine failed on a flight from Bethel to Kipnuk, near the Bering Sea coast. Alaska US Marshals' bomb-sniffing dog is MacDuff Nov 20, 2009 9:17 pm The U.S. Marshals in Alaska have a new bomb-sniffing dog. Palin returning to Ohio on book tour Nov 20, 2009 9:17 pm Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is returning as a new author to the southwest Ohio region where she made her debut as a national candidate. Alaska's unemployment rate jumps to 8.9 percent Nov 20, 2009 8:48 pm Alaska's unemployment rate jumped to 8.9 percent last month. Research aims to boost oyster shelf life Nov 20, 2009 8:48 pm The testers worked with thoughtful deliberation in the hushed room, inhaling deeply, observing closely, recording the results. Construction begins in spring on Nome hospital Nov 20, 2009 8:48 pm Construction will get under way in the spring of 2010 on the new $91 million Norton Sound Regional Hospital in Nome. CPH marks anniversary with song, prayer Nov 20, 2009 8:47 pm Nearly one year after the shooting at Central Peninsula Hospital, this was the scene outside the building: Instead of police prowling the perimeter of the facility, about 100 hospital employees,... |
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