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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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Gonorrhea hit epidemic levels during the past year

Mar 9, 2010 7:27 pm

State health officials are concerned that Alaska gonorrhea rates, which held steady for years, suddenly jumped by 69 percent in 2009 -- the biggest one-year rise since the 1970s, said Susan Jones of...

Storm dumps more than foot of snow in some areas

Mar 9, 2010 7:24 pm

A winter storm socked Southcentral Alaska, dropping more than a foot of snow in some places as it barreled across the Kenai Peninsula and Anchorage, then churned northeast Tuesday.

Foreign contributions banned in an addition to campaign bill

Mar 9, 2010 7:19 pm

A House committee added a ban on foreign campaign contributions Tuesday to a bill designed to counter some of the effects of a Supreme Court decision that freed corporations and unions to spend unl...

Jeff King leads four mushers out of Nikolai

Mar 9, 2010 6:53 pm

Not content to rest for long, four top mushers busted out of Nikolai late Tuesday afternoon and headed for McGrath, one of the biggest towns along the Iditarod Trail.

Senate panel considers separating oil, gas taxation

Mar 9, 2010 10:02 am

A bill that would change Alaska's system of jointly taxing oil and gas production got its first hearing today, with consultants giving the Senate Finance Committee a rundown on separating the two.

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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.

Palin notes irony of using Canada health care

Mar 9, 2010 2:16 am

Sarah Palin has criticized Canada's health care program, saying the socialized system should be dismantled in favor of free enterprise.

Alaska retailers upbeat about future [Alaska Journal of Commerce, Anchorage]

Mar 8, 2010 9:11 pm

Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Mar. 5--Despite a recent drop in sales for retailers Fred Meyer and Best Buy, the two store chains have weathered the storm and will see rising profits soon, said represent...

Photos: Tour of Anchorage

Mar 8, 2010 12:32 pm

Caroline Noel, bottom right, follows a group of skiers up the first in a tough series of hills that lead from the coastal trail toward the finish area at Kincaid Park.

Panel calls for better Arctic spill research

Mar 7, 2010 7:47 pm

The U.S. Arctic Research Commission says the federal government is not meeting its obligation to pay for enough oil spill research in the Arctic.

Catholic Diocese auctions Pilgrim Hot Springs

Mar 7, 2010 10:59 am

The 320-acre property was auctioned Friday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Anchorage.

Providence hospital in Anchorage plans $150 million expansion project

Mar 7, 2010 6:47 am

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Providence Alaska Medical Center is planning a $150 million expansion.

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Juneau vies for Google's high-speed Internet

Mar 9, 2010 9:14 pm

Juneau has applied to become a test city for Google's experimental, ultra-fast broadband network.

2 avalanches close Seward Highway

Mar 9, 2010 9:14 pm

Two avalanches Tuesday morning have forced the closure of the Seward Highway south of Anchorage, cutting off traffic to the Kenai Peninsula.

2 fires displace Anchorage families

Mar 9, 2010 8:44 pm

Two separate fires Monday kept Anchorage firefighters busy and displaced families.

5.1 quake in Aleutians

Mar 9, 2010 8:44 pm

The Alaska Earthquake Information Center reports a magnitude 5.1 quake occurred a 5:06 a.m. Tuesday in the Andreanof Islands region of the Aleutian chain, more than 300 miles west of...

Senate panel to hear energy tax bill

Mar 9, 2010 2:46 pm

A Senate panel is set to hear a bill that would change Alaska's system of taxing oil and gas production.

Animal cruelty bills in Alaska merge

Mar 9, 2010 2:45 pm

Legislation that would outlaw bestiality in Alaska also increases penalties for acts of cruelty against animals.

Public health nurses gather in Anchorage

Mar 9, 2010 2:45 pm

Alaska's public health nurses begin a three-day conference Tuesday at the Captain Cook Hotel in Anchorage.

Alaska cheese makers seeking lesser regs

Mar 9, 2010 2:45 pm

Alaska's small dairy producers are seeking exemptions in proposed regulations that appear to be geared for the industrial scale.

House panel working on operating budget

Mar 9, 2010 2:45 pm

The House Finance Committee is completing its version of an operating budget. It passed amendments Monday that slash travel budgets for most state agencies by 10 percent and includes money...

Coast Guard dispatched to find missing hiker

Mar 9, 2010 2:45 pm

The Coast Guard is sending a helicopter to rescue an extreme hiker on Meade Glacier.

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