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News from The Anchorage Daily News

Palin draws thousands at Georgia GOP rally

Dec 1, 2008 7:51 am

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin implored Georgia voters to back Sen. Saxby Chambliss in his hotly contested Senate runoff, telling a cheering crowd today that the first step in rebuilding the Republican Party...

 

Seawolves move up in national hockey poll

Dec 1, 2008 7:20 am

Despite being idle over the weekend, the UAA hockey team leaped four spots and secured the No. 15 national ranking in the USCHO.com/CBS College Sports poll released this morning.

 

Palin's polarizing nature may not bode well for 2012

Dec 1, 2008 7:11 am

Gov. Palin's flash emergence on the national stage has left her as well-positioned as any Republican to make a serious run for the GOP nomination in 2012, yet waning support from the political center...

 

City, unions work on long-term deals

Nov 30, 2008 7:37 pm

With barely a month to go before Mayor Mark Begich leaves to become Alaska's new U.S. senator, labor contracts with about half the unions representing city employees are up for approval by the Anchora...

 

Weekend storm leaves foot of snow

Nov 30, 2008 7:08 pm

More than a hundred vehicles slid off roads Sunday as Anchorage drivers coped with a weekend storm that left about a foot of fresh snow at the highest elevations.

 

Pipeline projects worry landowners

Nov 30, 2008 7:08 pm

In the push toward more energy independence, massive infrastructure projects that will help to deliver it have clashed with cherished rights of land ownership. The owners of property over which new pi...

 

Alyeska: a new season

Nov 30, 2008 7:07 pm

In December of 1959 when Bud Gibbs first showed up at the base of Mount Alyeska with five friends, he was greeted by eight feet of snow and a little Poma lift -- essentially a T-bar -- that yanked ski...

 

Once you warn Web addicts, follow through

Nov 30, 2008 6:52 pm

Two of my best employees are addicted to Web surfing. I've done everything I can to stop them. What do other companies do to trap Internet surfers when they don't have full-time IT professionals to mo...

 
 

Anchorage Alaska Headlines

Will Alaska pay price for ousting Stevens?

Dec 1, 2008 4:17 pm

What happens to Alaska's notorious dependence on federal spending now that Ted Stevens' 40-year Senate career has come to an end? Without an "Uncle Ted" to redistribute America's wealth nort...

 

CBKB: Alaska-Anchorage tops Louisiana Tech

Nov 30, 2008 11:05 am

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Kenny Barker scored 23 points and Alaska-Anchorage hung on to defeat Louisiana Tech 62-57 today for seventh place in the Great Alaska Shootout.

 

Alaska hospital employee shoots supervisors

Nov 30, 2008 6:55 am

Originally posted by ABC7 News on: Thursday, November 27, 2008 Last updated on: 11/27/2008 3:49:42 PM ANCHORAGE, Alaska: A fired hospital worker has been shot dead by police in Alaska after returning ...

 

The price of fighting roadway ice in Alaska is rising

Nov 29, 2008 10:28 pm

Road salt prices are skyrocketing. Cities in the Lower 48 that spray salt on highways to melt away the ice each winter are scrambling.

 

Bush reaches out to Anchorage soldier

Nov 28, 2008 7:10 am

An Anchorage man serving in Afghanistan received a personal Thanksgiving Day call from President Bush.

 

Driver hits Anchorage house, then flees

Nov 27, 2008 6:42 am

This is no ordinary hit and run report. First the driver hit a house, then took off.

 

Anchorage Locations for Thanksgiving Meals

Nov 26, 2008 1:30 am

There are several organizations in Anchorage that will be providing free Thanksgiving meals for those in need.

 

Fallout 3 Editor Announced

Nov 25, 2008 7:04 pm

Bethesda confirmed on Tuesday that Fallout 3 will be expanding through downloadable content and the release of an official editor.

 
 

Local News from KTVF Fairbanks via Yahoo! News

Homer Electric gets feasibility study permits

Dec 1, 2008 12:35 am

Homer Electric Association has been approved for permits to look into the feasibility of partnering with renewable energy company Wind Energy Alaska to bring low impact hydroelectric projects on the.....

 

Juneau police warn businesses about bill scam

Dec 1, 2008 12:35 am

Juneau police say a man is scamming businesses out of $100 bills.

 

San Diego State defeats Hampton 76-47 for Great Alaska Shootout

Dec 1, 2008 12:35 am

The Aztecs of San Diego State University are the 2008 champions of the Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout.

 

Lingle denies politics in rejecting Obama meeting

Dec 1, 2008 12:35 am

Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle says there's no politics in her decision not to attend a National Governors Associatoin meeting next week with President-elect Barack Obama.

 

1 big winner for $520,000 Hit 5 jackpot

Dec 1, 2008 12:21 am

One winning ticket was sold for Saturday's $520,000 jackpot in the Washington State Lottery's Hit 5 game.

 

Police look for thief

Dec 1, 2008 12:20 am

Juneau police are looking for a man who asks for change then grabs the money and flees.

 

San Diego State faces Hampton in finals of Great Alaska Shootout

Nov 29, 2008 4:20 pm

It will be San Diego State versus Hampton for the championship of the Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout.

 

Ketchikan borough fills economic development post

Nov 28, 2008 11:21 pm

A Montana woman has been hired as the economic development manager for the Ketchikan Gateway Borough.

 

Coast Guard helps coordinate Santa visits

Nov 28, 2008 11:21 pm

Santa Claus will be making appearances in native villages on Kodiak Island next week, courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard.

 

Petroleum facility resumes operations

Nov 28, 2008 11:21 pm

A Whittier facility has resumed fuel transfer operations after being ordered to temporarily shut down.

 
 

Local News from Fairbanks Daily News-Miner via Yahoo! News

Anchorage drivers struggle with heavy snowfall

Dec 1, 2008 5:44 pm

ANCHORAGE -- Anchorage drivers are getting reacquainted to snow.

 

Native communities taking on federal government over housing

Dec 1, 2008 5:30 pm

ANCHORAGE -- Several Alaska Native communities are suing the federal government over housing funds awarded, then rescinded.

 

Begich has unfinished business as Anchorage mayor

Dec 1, 2008 5:30 pm

ANCHORAGE -- Before Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich becomes U.S. Sen. Mark Begich, he has some unfinished business.

 

Nonprofit receives $5,000 to combat hunger in Interior

Dec 1, 2008 8:59 am

A $5,000 grant will help curb the hunger problem in Interior Alaska.

 

Holidays still a boon for Alaska retailers

Dec 1, 2008 8:59 am

A variety of promotions lasting well beyond the door-buster time frame kept a steady flow of shoppers buying at Old Navy on Black Friday.

 

Four-legged Fairbanksans pose and pant with Santa

Dec 1, 2008 8:59 am

Brodhi waited patiently for his turn with Santa Claus at Alaska Feed Co. on Sunday afternoon.

 

Georgia senator hopes Palin energizes conservatives

Dec 1, 2008 1:59 am

ATLANTA -- Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss enlisted Sarah Palin to rally conservatives while Democratic challenger Jim Martin pushed to activate black voters, as they grappled for advantage in a Tuesd...

 

Homer Electric gets permits to study feasibility of wind energy partnership

Dec 1, 2008 12:59 am

KENAI -- Homer Electric Association has been approved for permits to look into the feasibility of partnering with renewable energy company Wind Energy Alaska to bring low impact hydroelectric projects...

 

Will Alaska pay a price for ousting Stevens?

Dec 1, 2008 12:14 am

ANCHORAGE -- What happens to Alaska's notorious dependence on federal spending now that Ted Stevens' 40-year Senate career has come to an end? Without an "Uncle Ted" to redistribute America'...

 

Distress call from remote Alaska camp leads to long-distance rescue

Nov 30, 2008 8:14 pm

ANCHORAGE -- A hiker in the Brooks Range was rescued after making a long distance distress call with his GPS unit.

 
 

Local News from ABC Alaska News via Yahoo! News

Halibut Limits Could be Lowest in 25 Years

Nov 28, 2008 8:53 pm

KETCHIKAN, Alaska (AP) - Southeast Alaska's commercial fishing fleets face what could be the lowest catch limit for halibut in a quarter-century. A 4.47-million-pound cap was recommended by Internatio...

 

Shell Considers Appealing Federal Court Ruling

Nov 28, 2008 7:38 pm

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) - The head of Shell Alaska says the company may appeal a recent federal court ruling that has delayed its plans to drill exploratory wells in the Beaufort Sea next year.

 

Woman Backs Out of Plea Deal at Last Second

Nov 28, 2008 5:38 pm

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - A Juneau woman was ready to accept a plea deal on charges she stole checks, then reversed her position. Authorities say Heather Schimanski stole checks for a notorious drug deale...

 

Bush Reaches Out to Anchorage Soldier

Nov 28, 2008 5:38 pm

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - An Anchorage man serving in Afghanistan received a personal Thanksgiving Day call from President Bush. The White House says U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kevin R. Everett was among 11 sol...

 

Kelly has 1 vote ahead of challenger

Nov 26, 2008 8:53 pm

Those people who think that one vote doesn't matter should not look at the race for Alaska House District 7. With the last ballot counted yesterday the Republican Rep. Mike Kelly of Fairbanks has 5,01...

 

Kelly has 1 vote ahead of challenger

Nov 26, 2008 8:53 pm

Those people who think that one vote doesn't matter should not look at the race for Alaska House District 7. With the last ballot counted yesterday the Republican Rep. Mike Kelly of Fairbanks has 5,01...

 

Palin to Stump for Georgia Senator

Nov 26, 2008 6:39 pm

Alaska Governor Sara Palin is hoping that her recent national celebrity status will aid other Republican endeavors. This week she will be joining Senator Saxby Chambliss in his very close run-off elec...

 

Palin to Meet with Obama and Biden

Nov 26, 2008 6:38 pm

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Gov. Sarah Palin will be traveling to Philadelphia next week where she will join her fellow governors at a meeting with President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Bi...

 

Researchers Study Climate Affects on Venetie

Nov 26, 2008 6:08 pm

Last week 10 researchers from the University of Alaska Fairbanks returned to the rural village of Venetie to discuss climate change. The village hosted 10 researchers from the UAF Bonanza Creek Long T...

 

Anchorage Locations for Thanksgiving Meals

Nov 25, 2008 9:16 pm

There are several organizations in Anchorage that will be providing free Thanksgiving meals for those in need.

 
 

Local News from Anchorage Daily News via Yahoo! News

Palin draws thousands at Georgia GOP rally

Dec 1, 2008 4:54 pm

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin implored Georgia voters to back Sen. Saxby Chambliss in his hotly contested Senate runoff, telling a cheering crowd today that the first step in rebuilding the Republican Party...

 

Rodent revival in Alaska

Dec 1, 2008 9:24 am

Voles were marching on the mudflats. Dodging merlins and weasels in town. They were, that is, until a protective blanket of snow finally concealed their burgeoning numbers last week, local biologists ...

 

Anchorage family skirts trouble in Thailand

Dec 1, 2008 9:11 am

An Anchorage family on the sidelines of a threatened government coup in Thailand last week was stranded south of Bangkok on Sunday -- but safe for the moment, along with about 100,000 other internatio...

 

MEA board raises ante in power struggle

Dec 1, 2008 9:10 am

WASILLA -- The tide has turned in a civil war at Matanuska Electric Association, one of the largest employers in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.

 

City, unions work on long-term deals

Dec 1, 2008 8:25 am

With barely a month to go before Mayor Mark Begich leaves town to become Alaska's new U.S. senator, labor contracts with about half the unions representing city employees are up for approval by the An...

 

Palin campaigns for Republican in Georgia's runoff

Dec 1, 2008 7:41 am

ATLANTA -- Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss enlisted Gov. Sarah Palin to rally conservatives while Democratic challenger Jim Martin pushed to activate black voters, as they grapple for advantage in a T...

 

Weekend storm leaves foot of snow

Dec 1, 2008 7:41 am

More than a hundred vehicles slid off roads Sunday, as Anchorage drivers coped with a weekend storm that left about a foot of fresh snow at the highest elevations.

 

Pipeline projects worry landowners

Dec 1, 2008 7:41 am

DENVER -- In the push toward more energy independence, massive infrastructure projects that will help to deliver it have clashed with cherished rights of land ownership.

 

Church dispute ends up in superior court

Dec 1, 2008 7:40 am

FAIRBANKS -- A dispute at a Baptist church in Fairbanks between the pastor, church leaders and members of the congregation has ended up in court.

 

Homer Electric given permits for renewable energy study

Dec 1, 2008 7:40 am

KENAI -- Homer Electric Association has been approved for permits to explore a partnership with renewable energy company Wind Energy Alaska to bring low-impact hydroelectric projects to the Kenai Peni...