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Scientists talk of bringing back the woolly mammoth

Nov 20, 2008 6:37 am

Researchers who have decoded the DNA of a creature that once roamed across Alaska are talking for the first time about resurrecting extinct species.

Stevens bids farewell in speech to Senate

Nov 20, 2008 6:01 am

Sen. Ted Stevens ended his four-decade congressional career today, ushered out with dignity by his colleagues in the U.S. Senate. If home is where the heart is, Stevens said, "I have two homes. O...

Scammer calls wrong number to make his pitch for donations

Nov 19, 2008 10:24 pm

Dennis Mattingly really is trying to raise money for a stem cell operation to battle a deadly bone cancer. But anyone who calls you up saying so, and throws in a pitch for a donation, is a liar.

Dream realized

Nov 19, 2008 9:19 pm

And to think Carl Arts thought pro basketball would be his ticket south. Or east. Or west. Anywhere but north. But, no. He and the Alaska Dream open the season with an exhibition tournament at the Car...

Aleutian sea lions fade as eastern group grows

Nov 19, 2008 9:02 pm

Endangered Steller sea lions in far western Alaska continue to do a disappearing act, with already distressed numbers slipping further in some areas.

Sampson kept voice of Alaska Inupiat alive

Nov 19, 2008 9:02 pm

Ruthie Sampson, who began translating Bible verses while still in her teens and spent the rest of her life spreading and teaching the endangered Inupiaq language, died Sunday from the effects of a st...

Oil firms outline '09 projects

Nov 19, 2008 8:37 pm

With the price of oil plunging, executives with BP and other energy companies said they'll throttle back on some Alaska projects in the coming year. But they also outlined plans to march on with other...

Business people

Nov 19, 2008 7:45 pm

News on hires or promotions of employees to senior or midlevel professional or supervisory positions

Trails of ice

Nov 15, 2008 7:19 pm

Backcountry skaters Jim Renkert and Bob Butera were poking around the Valley two weekends ago, looking for some promising ice when they stumbled upon a jackpot.

Anchorage Alaska Headlines

New Senator; Anchorage's Future

Nov 20, 2008 9:25 am

So, what's next for Anchorage as our outgoing mayor heads to Washington D.C. as a U.S. Senator? While, Mark Begich will remain Anchorage's mayor for the next seven weeks, in the remaining four months ...

Man charged with shooting, wounding Anchorage hunter in Vermont

Nov 19, 2008 9:05 pm

A 21-year-old Newport man is facing criminal charges stemming from the shooting and wounding of a hunter in the town of Coventry.

Bethel judge accused of misconduct

Nov 19, 2008 5:01 pm

A judge in Bethel finds himself on the witness stand at a hearing in Anchorage before the Alaska Commission on Judicial Conduct.

All eyes on Minnesota's US Senate seat recount

Nov 19, 2008 12:48 pm

The largest-ever recount in Minnesota history has more than just voters in the state biting their nails.An army of election workers was to begin a statewide recount Wednesday of more than 2.9 million ...

Palin Faces Big Challenges Back In Alaska

Nov 19, 2008 7:42 am

Gov. Sarah Palin, heralded by some conservatives as the future of the Republican Party, faces some cold political realities in present-day Alaska.

Alaska Politics blog: Did AIP candidate thwart Stevens re-election?

Nov 19, 2008 3:37 am

This is the place to talk about Alaska politics -- state, local, national. Public life in the Last Frontier has probably never been more interesting than right now -- the governor as candidate for vic...

Vote count continues today

Nov 18, 2008 7:23 pm

Elections workers today will count 24,000 votes from Anchorage, the Kenai Peninsula, Southwest and Southeast Alaska.

Keeping You Fire Safe

Nov 18, 2008 11:00 am

In the last few weeks, the rash of fires across the city has destroyed many family's homes and lives.

Palin keeps tight grip on records

Nov 18, 2008 6:48 am

In January 2007, a newly elected Gov. Sarah Palin wrote a letter to her commissioners telling them they were free to speak their minds with her, each other and the public.

Corps of Engineers projects a boon to Alaska

Nov 18, 2008 2:42 am

ENGINEERING: Flagging construction industry gets boost from Army's billions. Published: November 17th, 2008 12:03 AM Last Modified: November 17th, 2008 12:42 AM It's kind of like a big, invisible hand...

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Report: Smoking prevention program funding lacking

Nov 20, 2008 1:44 am

Ten years after the tobacco settlement, a national report suggests states aren't spending enough on programs to keep people from smoking.

Scammers use seek money in coach's name

Nov 19, 2008 7:59 pm

Anchorage police say scam artists are using an Anchorage man's battle with cancer to steal money from goodhearted people.

Uncle of new Alaska senator excited for nephew

Nov 19, 2008 6:44 pm

The uncle of Alaska's new senator says it's hard to believe that his nephew will soon be headed to Washington, D.C.

Berkowitz congratulates Young on his US House win

Nov 19, 2008 6:44 pm

Democratic challenger Ethan Berkowitz has congratulated Rep. Don Young on his win in the U.S. House race.

Man charged with shooting, wounding hunter

Nov 19, 2008 6:29 pm

A 21-year-old Newport man is facing criminal charges stemming from the shooting and wounding of a hunter in the town of Coventry.

Money approved for airport upgrade

Nov 19, 2008 12:44 am

The Juneau Assembly has given its initial approval to more than $8 million to upgrade the Juneau International Airport.

Vandals ransack 3 schools

Nov 19, 2008 12:44 am

Three schools were ransacked, with vandals stealing thousand of dollars of electronic equipment and doing substantial damage.

Statehood bonfire hits air quality snag

Nov 18, 2008 10:59 pm

A proposed bonfire in Juneau's Mendenhall Valley may become a non-fire.

Jurors says Stevens hurt his case by testifying

Nov 18, 2008 10:59 pm

Jurors in the trial of Alaska Senator Ted Stevens say he didn't help his case by testifying.

BLM to open southwest Alaska land to development

Nov 18, 2008 6:00 pm

Environmental groups are protesting federal plans to open about 1 million acres of land in southwest Alaska to mineral exploration and petroleum leasing.

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States, including Alaska, accused of misdirecting tobacco funds

Nov 20, 2008 7:44 pm

In 2006, Alaska desperately needed cash to complete a museum featuring a mummified bison and other natural wonders of the frozen north. So the state dipped into its share of the landmark 1998 tobacco ...

Bar groups seek suspension of Stevens' law license

Nov 20, 2008 7:15 pm

ANCHORAGE -- Bar associations in Alaska, California and Washington, D.C., are seeking the law license suspension of U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens over his felony convictions.

Juneau hires avalanche forecaster

Nov 20, 2008 7:14 pm

JUNEAU -- Alaska's capital has hired a full-time avalanche forecaster.

Croatian village celebrates Begich's victory for Alaska U.S. Senate seat

Nov 20, 2008 6:14 pm

ZAGREB, Croatia -- Mark Begich's victory in the U.S. Senate race in Alaska is being celebrated in a Croatian village where his grandfather once lived.

Low prices, new tax mean less petroleum investment in Alaska

Nov 20, 2008 5:15 pm

ANCHORAGE -- Executives of major petroleum companies say work on some Alaska projects will be dialed back now that the price of crude oil has dropped.

Alaska Sen. Stevens bids farewell to Senate in emotional speech

Nov 20, 2008 5:14 pm

WASHINGTON -- "Uncle Ted" Stevens, an old-style Senate giant and the chamber's longest-serving Republican, delivered his swan song address and yielded the floor for the final time Thursday. ...

Proposed liquid fuels plant could help Alaska gas pipeline plans

Nov 20, 2008 8:59 am

Any of the several proposed pipelines, if built, could get natural gas to Fairbanks. But if natural gas is priced too high, people in Fairbanks might not be willing to invest the money needed to hook ...

North Pole man escapes house fire

Nov 20, 2008 3:44 am

FAIRBANKS -- A North Pole man escaped a fire after being trapped on a balcony Tuesday morning.

Alaska sea lion populations declining in some areas, stable or rising in others

Nov 20, 2008 2:59 am

ANCHORAGE -- Steller sea lions in far western Alaska continue to do a disappearing act with already distressed numbers slipping further in some areas, according to a federal survey.

Kusko 300 sled dog race trying to raise money

Nov 20, 2008 2:59 am

ANCHORAGE -- A manager accused of looting the coffers of the Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race has put the race in a bad spot.

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Mustangs mighty in the middle weights during State Dual Meet

Nov 14, 2008 8:34 pm

The Chugiak High School Mustangs placed third during the 16-team Jerry Palmer Invitational held at Bartlett High School last weekend. The event is tabbed as the Alaska State Dual Meet Championship, sp...

Wolves hockey in full stride

Nov 14, 2008 8:34 pm

Despite posting a 0-3 record in their first week of play, the Eagle River High School Wolves hockey program is clawing for respect in the Cook Inlet Conference. And with close losses, 2-1 to Wasilla a...

Eagle River ski team begins season with new coach, modest numbers

Nov 14, 2008 8:33 pm

Mike Evans is excited about being the Eagle River High School Wolves' new ski coach. Evans, 28, who hails from Minnesota, said he grew up knowing more about hockey than Nordic skiing.

Eagle River fails to make a return trip to the state volleyball tourney

Nov 14, 2008 8:33 pm

After placing third in both conference and state tournament play last season, the Eagle River High School Wolves volleyball team will not make at return bid due to a first-round loss to Service in thr...

SPORT SHORTS

Nov 14, 2008 8:32 pm

The Alaska Volleyball Association Girls Junior Olympic volleyball club will hold its 18th annual tryout sessions for comp and developmental teams at Mirror Lake Middle School.

Athlete of the Week: Celestia Bowlus

Nov 14, 2008 8:32 pm

Chugiak senior Celestia Bowlus,17, was named the Carl's Jr. Athlete of the Week last week after helping the Mustangs varsity volleyball team to a second-place finish at the Cook Inlet Conference Champ...

Numbers roll in for Chugiak ski coach, now bring on the snow

Nov 14, 2008 8:32 pm

As has been the rule in the recent past, the high school cross-country ski season has begun without a significant amount of snow. Chugiak High coach Jon Kehler said the team was at 58 members at the e...

CHS hockey wins challenge

Nov 14, 2008 8:32 pm

Despite an opening night loss to tournament host Soldotna, the Chugiak Mustangs varsity hockey team went on to post victories against Kenai and North Pole to win the four-team Peninsula Ice Challenge ...

Eagle River High boys, Chugiak bowlers begin season on a roll

Nov 14, 2008 8:32 pm

The Chugiak High School boys and girls bowling teams, along with the Eagle River High School boys team, recorded victories during their season opener last Friday at Park Lanes. The Mustangs faced Serv...

Eagle River High's senior diver placed seventh at state championships

Nov 14, 2008 8:32 pm

Katie Sanders, Eagle River High School's senior diver, went the distance to place seventh during the swimming and diving state championships held Friday and Saturday at Bartlett.

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Low Prices, New Tax Mean Less Petroleum Investment

Nov 20, 2008 7:37 pm

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Executives of major petroleum companies say work on some Alaska projects will be dialed back now that the price of crude oil has dropped.

Juneau Hires Avalanche Forecaster

Nov 20, 2008 7:37 pm

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Alaska's capital has hired a full-time avalanche forecaster. City Manager Rod Swope says Tom Mattice brings niche training and experience in avalanche forecasting to the city.

Bar Groups Seek Stevens Law License Suspension

Nov 20, 2008 7:22 pm

Ted Stevens failed to shake the corruption charges levied against him by trying to insist that it was up to the Senate to police his actions.

Kelly clings to 1-vote lead

Nov 19, 2008 7:38 pm

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) - A veteran Fairbanks lawmaker continues to cling to a one-vote lead. Republican state Rep. Mike Kelly holds 5,000 votes and Democratic challenger Karl Kassel has 4,999.

Movie Lovers Find Boon in Weak Economy

Nov 19, 2008 6:37 pm

Movie lovers have a reason to celebrate the slumping economy.

Police Say They Are Going After Scofflaws

Nov 19, 2008 6:07 pm

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Anchorage police are going after scofflaws. Police say drivers who owe more than $1,000 in overdue traffic fines are at risk of having their vehicles seized.

Berkowitz Congratulates Young on His US House Win

Nov 19, 2008 5:52 pm

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Democratic challenger Ethan Berkowitz yesterday congratulated Rep. Don Young on his win in the U.S. House race. Berkowitz said that he called Young and his wife, Lu, to wish t...

Mark Begich Upsets Stevens; Wins Race for US Senate

Nov 19, 2008 3:37 am

It wasn't the birthday present Sen. Ted Stevens was hoping for, as he has been defeated in his attempt for re-election. On Tuesday, the Alaska division of elections counted the remaining absentee and ...

BLM to Open Southwest Alaska Land to Development

Nov 18, 2008 6:37 pm

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Environmental groups are protesting federal plans to open about 1 million acres of land in southwest Alaska to mineral exploration and petroleum leasing.

Remaining Ballots in Alaska Senate Race to be Counted Today

Nov 18, 2008 6:22 pm

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - The remaining ballots in the race for U.S. Senate are expected to be counted today. The race between incumbent Senator Ted Stevens and Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich has been too...

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Scammer calls wrong number to make his pitch for donations

Nov 20, 2008 10:33 am

Dennis Mattingly really is trying to raise money for a stem cell operation to battle a deadly bone cancer. But anyone who calls you up saying so, and throws in a pitch for a donation, is a liar.

Aleutian sea lions fade as eastern group grows

Nov 20, 2008 10:27 am

Endangered Steller sea lions in far western Alaska continue to do a disappearing act with already distressed numbers slipping further in some areas, according to a federal survey.

Sampson kept voice of Alaska Inupiat alive

Nov 20, 2008 10:27 am

Ruthie Sampson, who began translating Bible verses while still in her teens and spent the rest of her life spreading and teaching the endangered Inupiaq language, died Sunday from the effects of a str...

Stevens concedes election to Begich

Nov 20, 2008 10:18 am

Sen. Ted Stevens conceded the election for U.S. Senate to Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich on Wednesday, bringing an end to his 40 years as the titan of Alaska politics.

Sampson kept voice of Alaska Inupiats alive

Nov 20, 2008 9:33 am

Hers was one of the first voices they'd ever heard speaking Inupiaq on the radio.

Waste hauler plans fuel-cost surcharge

Nov 20, 2008 9:04 am

WASILLA -- Alaska Waste, the biggest garbage hauler in Anchorage and the Mat-Su, plans a rate hike linked to fuel costs starting next month.

Ex-governor says tap Point Thomson

Nov 20, 2008 9:03 am

FAIRBANKS -- Natural gas from the Point Thomson field on Alaska's North Slope must be tapped to make feasible a multibillion-dollar natural gas pipeline to Canada or the Lower 48, according to Alaska'...

Community profile: Wiseman

Nov 20, 2008 9:03 am

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Planned Friday morning outage will affect South Anchorage areas

Nov 20, 2008 8:48 am

Chugach Electric Association is planning a power outage in a few Anchorage neighborhoods early Friday morning to enable repairs on a distribution line.

Missing snowmachiner rescued

Nov 20, 2008 3:19 am

PALMER -- A hypothermic and severely frostbitten snowmachiner who had been missing overnight near Jim Creek was rescued Tuesday afternoon, according to Alaska State Troopers.

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