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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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News from The Anchorage Daily News

Alaska moves to take sea lions off threatened list

Sep 3, 2010 5:03 am

The state of Alaska has petitioned the federal government to delist the eastern population of Steller sea lions as threatened.

 

Faces of the Alaska State Fair

Sep 3, 2010 4:43 am

Among the giant vegetables, carnival rides, rodeos and concerts, the State Fair is also a collection of Alaskans come together to celebrate the end of summer, and the state that makes us so unique.

 

Raises for city execs draw union leaders' ire

Sep 3, 2010 2:57 am

Mayor Dan Sullivan authorized 3 percent pay raises for 162 city executives Wednesday at the same time that he says he is meeting with city unions seeking cost concessions.

 

Alyeska report doubted safety of pipeline personnel move

Sep 3, 2010 1:50 am

An Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. internal report questioned a decision to shift personnel from Fairbanks to Anchorage and its effect on pipeline safety three months before the move was made.

 

Casting call for 1,000 extras in Barrymore movie begins Friday

Sep 3, 2010 1:46 am

Filmmakers are holding their last major auditions of the summer for the Drew Barrymore film "Everybody Loves Whales" on Friday and Saturday at the Dimond Center in Anchorage.

 

State reviewing case against Bill Allen

Sep 3, 2010 1:20 am

Alaska Attorney General Dan Sullivan said Thursday that state prosecutors are examining sex abuse allegations against former Veco Corp. chief Bill Allen, revitalizing a case that the U.S. Justice D...

 
 

Anchorage Alaska Headlines

Anchorage auditions set today, Saturday for Barrymore 'Whales' movie

Sep 3, 2010 6:01 pm

Filmmakers are holding their last major auditions Friday and Saturday at the Dimond Center mall in Anchorage mall for the movie, "Everybody Loves Whales." Casting directors plan to hire abou...

 

Anchorage mayor proposes pay raises for executives

Sep 3, 2010 4:56 pm

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - About the same time Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan was talking about an $18 million budget gap and considering asking employee unions for cutbacks he authorized a 3 percent pay raise...

 

Senate upset erases Alaska seniority

Sep 3, 2010 8:27 am

Regional AccuVote board members Rica Gaines, left, and Beth Madren process ballots on Tuesday, Aug.

 

Natural gas storage planned for Alaska utilities

Sep 3, 2010 12:13 am

Utilities hope a new natural gas storage facility near the mouth of the Kenai River will keep Southcentral Alaska homes warm on the coldest winter days.

 

The focus this year: SAVED

Sep 3, 2010 12:13 am

Newly elected American Legion National Commander Jimmie Foster of Alaska expressed thanks in Milwaukee after delegates to the 92nd National Convention made him the leader of the nation's largest veter...

 

T. Harvey Combo in town: Anchorage band to rock 'sing-alongs' in Clam Gulch

Sep 2, 2010 8:03 pm

When asked what type of music the T. Harvey Combo plays, band front man, lead singer and guitarist Tom Sigler says it's just "good." "I'm always joking with people telling them it's goo...

 

Alaska Democrats look to boost McAdams in race for Senate seat

Sep 2, 2010 7:03 pm

Scott McAdams, the Democratic nominee in the U.S. Senate race, had 400 e-mails Tuesday morning.

 

Sullivan's Calls For Union Concessions But Gives Executive Staff Raises

Sep 2, 2010 3:48 pm

ANCHORAGE, Alaska Facing a looming budget gap of as much as $18.5 million dollars that threatens the city's services and employees, Mayor Sullivan says part of the solution to fix it, means the city's...

 

Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck are having a 9/11 party

Sep 2, 2010 3:09 am

Exciting Sarah Palin news: She is going to celebrate 9/11 at Anchorage, Alaska's Dena'ina Center, with famous television clown Glenn Beck! This was the only actual "news" in the lengthy Vani...

 

Celebrate - summer of love'

Sep 1, 2010 11:00 pm

The event features the original art of a dozen artists, groovy music, light show, lava lamp, love beads, live hippies and brownies 5-7 p.m. Friday at Ptarmigan.

 
 

Local News from KTVF Fairbanks via Yahoo! News

Anchorage mayor proposes pay raises for executives

Sep 3, 2010 7:01 pm

About the same time Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan was talking about an $18 million budget gap and considering asking employee unions for cutbacks he authorized a 3 percent pay raise...

 

Subsistence case against lawmaker dismissed

Sep 3, 2010 3:16 am

A judge in Sitka has dismissed subsistence fishing violation charges against Alaska state Sen. Albert Kookesh and three others.

 

State reviewing case against Bill Allen

Sep 3, 2010 3:16 am

Alaska Attorney General Dan Sullivan says his office is reviewing police reports compiled in a child sex abuse investigation involving former VECO chief Bill Allen.

 

Alaska moves to delist eastern Steller sea lions

Sep 3, 2010 3:16 am

Alaska has petitioned the federal government to delist the eastern population of Steller sea lions as threatened.

 

Timbers reveal MLS jersey sponsor: Alaska Airlines

Sep 2, 2010 8:48 pm

When the Portland Timbers join Major league Soccer next season, their jerseys will be sponsored by Alaska Airlines.

 

Natural gas storage planned for Alaska utilities

Sep 2, 2010 8:47 pm

Utilities hope a new natural gas storage facility near the mouth of the Kenai River will keep Southcentral Alaska homes warm on the coldest winter days.

 

Walker mulling options after GOP loss

Sep 2, 2010 8:47 pm

A spokesman says Alaska gubernatorial candidate Bill Walker will soon decide whether he continues his candidacy, maybe as early as next week.

 

Review: Alaska pipeline spill probe shows pattern

Sep 2, 2010 8:47 pm

The company that runs the trans-Alaska pipeline remains under federal investigation and is in the middle of major changes after an internal probe this summer raised serious concerns about how...

 

Sen. Murkowski's defeat marks major tea party win

Sep 2, 2010 8:47 pm

Backed by the Tea Party Express and Sarah Palin, a little-known conservative lawyer from Alaska became the latest newcomer to the national political stage to take down an incumbent in...

 

Interior secretary visiting Barrow, Anchorage

Sep 2, 2010 8:47 pm

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is visiting Alaska and plans a town hall community meeting Thursday in Barrow to discuss North Slope issues.

 
 

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