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The State of Alaska is a state of the United States of America, located in the extreme northwest portion of the North American continent. It is the largest U.S. state in terms of area (by a substantial margin), along with being one of the wealthiest and most racially diverse.
The area that became Alaska was purchased from Russian interests on October 18, 1867. The land went through several administrative changes before becoming an organized territory in 1912 and the 49th state of the U.S. on January 3, 1959. The name "Alaska" is derived from the Aleut alaxsxaq, meaning "the mainland", or more literally "the object towards which the action of the sea is directed"

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Sportsmanship is alive and well on the trail

Mar 11, 2010 7:48 pm

Sam Deltour, a 25-year-old medical student from Belgium, ran a charmed race during his rookie Iditarod run in 2008. No big crashes. No dropped dogs. This year? Not so easy.

Anchorage joins fray to be Google's guinea pig

Mar 11, 2010 7:43 pm

Anchorage is joining cities all across the country that are pleading with Google to pick them as a test city for ultra-high-speed Internet service.

Alaskans shine on national stage

Mar 11, 2010 6:26 pm

On both alpine slopes and cross-country trails, Alaska skiers enjoyed some big moments Wednesday in national championship events.

House passes budget that includes gas line conditions

Mar 11, 2010 4:08 pm

The Alaska House has passed an $8.1 billion state operating budget. The measure, which contains funding conditions for state natural gas pipeline work, now goes to the Senate.

House GOP earmark ban doesn't sit well with Don Young

Mar 11, 2010 4:02 pm

House Republicans agreed today to a one-year ban on all earmarks, and Rep. Don Young is not happy about it. He did not support today's decision by his caucus, said a spokeswoman.

Bunde announces retirement from Alaska Senate

Mar 11, 2010 12:14 pm

After 18 years in the Alaska Legislature representing South Anchorage and the Hillside and more recently as the Senate's minority leader, Republican Con Bunde announced this morning he won't run for r...

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Retirement leaves senate district for the Anchorage Hillside & Turnagain Arm without an incumbent.

Mar 12, 2010 2:19 am

Bunde, a retired commercial pilot, has served in the Alaska Legislature since 1993, according to legislative Web page.

Baker leads Iditarod at halfway point

Mar 11, 2010 6:18 pm

Linwood Fiedler visits with his sled dogs Jeff, front, and Rigger at the McGrath, Alaska, checkpoint on the Kuskokwim River on Wednesday morning, March 10, 2010, during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Rac...

HEA proposes rate hike

Mar 11, 2010 2:07 pm

The Homer Electric Association is proposing to bump up rates at the beginning of next month.

United Way releases report on Anchorage trends

Mar 11, 2010 5:48 am

Press Release from United Way: Anchorage, AK In Anchorage, graduation rates are on the rise, but so is concern about crime.

Gebhardt jumps out into early lead in Iditarod

Mar 10, 2010 9:09 pm

ALASKAN Paul Gebhardt moved into the Iditarod lead on Monday night, becoming the first musher to leave the Rohn checkpoint, about 438 kilometers beyond Anchorage, Alaska.

Anchorage man shot for no reason?

Mar 10, 2010 12:59 pm

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2 fires displace Anchorage families

Mar 10, 2010 4:50 am

KTUU reports a maintenance shed exploded Monday night and flames spread to a nearby 12-plex near the Old Seward Highway.

Only Mavericks Use Socialized Health Care

Mar 9, 2010 11:05 pm

It's not good enough for Danny Williams, but the Canadian Health Care system does have one supporter: Palin notes irony of using Canada health care By DAN JOLING ANCHORAGE, Alaska a ' Sarah Palin has ...

Anchorage Isn't Philly, But We Got Sandwiches

Mar 9, 2010 2:58 pm

Several years ago, a cheesesteak trend took off in Anchorage eateries, particularly in pizza parlors, burger joints and take-out venues.

Pararescuers come to aid of stricken man

Mar 9, 2010 6:21 am

An Army helicopter from Fort Wainwright later Saturday picked up the man and the rescue crew.

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EPA to let states address rising ocean acidity

Mar 12, 2010 12:29 am

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it will consider ways the states can address rising levels of carbon dioxide in oceans.

EPA to let states address rising ocean acidity

Mar 11, 2010 9:00 pm

The U.S. Enviornmental Protection Agency says it will consider ways the states can address rising levels of carbon dioxide in oceans.

Bunde won't seek re-election

Mar 11, 2010 8:59 pm

Senate Minority Leader Con Bunde will not seek re-election.

Judge won't reconsider decision on Palin e-mails

Mar 11, 2010 8:59 pm

An Alaska judge has refused to reconsider his ruling that state law doesn't forbid the use of private e-mail accounts to conduct state business.

Palin to host Bachmann fundraiser in Minneapolis

Mar 11, 2010 8:59 pm

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is hosting a Minneapolis fundraiser for Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann's reelection effort.

Council eyes Calif., Oregon, Wash. salmon changes

Mar 11, 2010 8:59 pm

California salmon fishermen may not get much, if any, time on the ocean this year.

Baker leads Iditarod at halfway point

Mar 11, 2010 4:20 pm

Satellite tracking shows three mushers have left Cripple, the halfway point in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

House to take up state operating budget

Mar 11, 2010 4:20 pm

The House is expected to take up the state's operating budget Thursday.

Begich gets new committee appointment

Mar 11, 2010 4:20 pm

U.S. Sen. Mark Begich has a new committee appointment.

Parnell to attend cruise trade show

Mar 11, 2010 4:20 pm

A spokeswoman for Gov. Sean Parnell confirms he will attend a cruise ship trade show in Miami next week.

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