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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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Gara, Stapleton argue over 'Truth Squad' assertions

Oct 13, 2008 1:50 pm

See the video and hear the audio as McCain-Palin spokeswoman Meg Stapleton and Rep. Les Gara argue over whether the Republican campaign owes apologies over "Truth Squad" assertions in Troope...

Morning commute slowed by slick roads

Oct 13, 2008 1:05 pm

Police have responded to five accidents with injuries this morning because of slick roads.

Johnston speaks on Bristol, baby and Obama

Oct 13, 2008 1:03 pm

Levi Johnston, who's having a baby with Gov. Sarah Palin's daughter, can't believe all the things he's hearing about himself and his future in-laws.

Alaskans persevere at Ironman

Oct 13, 2008 3:54 am

Nobody expects the Ironman World Championship triathlon in Hawaii to be easy. But Katy Rosane of Eagle River hoped her second Ironman in 12 months would afford her familiarity, experience and -- dare ...

Prosecutors subpoena Mrs. Stevens' e-mails

Oct 13, 2008 2:17 am

Even as Sen. Ted Stevens' trial approaches a likely end this week, federal prosecutors are attempting to gather evidence, including correspondence between the Alaska senator and his wife, Catherine.

Alberta's oil sands offer promise, but at what cost?

Oct 13, 2008 1:28 am

While oil supplies are dwindling in some places, or disrupted by hurricanes, threatened by terrorist attacks or controlled by hostile governments, Alberta's oil sands -- a patch of forest about the si...

Diplomacy best way to solve differences

Oct 13, 2008 1:07 am

Two months ago, I inherited a long-term employee from another department that merged with mine. This employee is good at what she does; however, she has a domineering personality.

Ultimate sport fish

Oct 12, 2008 1:43 am

When snow coats riverbanks, ice forms on the fishing rod eyelets and water turns slushy in the shallows, casual anglers are long gone.

Greg Norman's Southern Cross Developments Selects River Rim Ranch

Greg Norman’s Southern Cross Developments, proprietor of the exclusive “Norman Estates” real estate brand, is pleased to announce that River Rim Ranch in Teton Valley, Idaho will be the location for its newest project, the “Norman Ranch Estates. [Read More]

Anchorage Alaska Headlines

Police officer runs for mayor

Oct 13, 2008 12:59 pm

A retiring police veteran says he plans to run for Anchorage mayor in the spring municipal election.

Palin has mixed record as fiscal conservative

Oct 13, 2008 5:39 am

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican nominee for vice president, bills herself as a fiscal conservative.

Crews to clear brush along Seward Highway

Oct 13, 2008 1:19 am

Volunteer crews are clearing brush along a stretch of the Seward Highway in South Anchorage to cut down on collisions between moose and vehicles.

100 mph winds pummel Anchorage area

Oct 12, 2008 9:05 pm

As the scream of wind across the mountain slopes above Anchorage and Eagle River began to diminish Friday afternoon, the air filled with the roar of chain saws and the pungent smell of fresh cut spruc...

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Oct 12, 2008 4:35 am

Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin said Saturday she did not abuse her position as Alaska governor as alleged by a state investigator.

Marine Casualty

Oct 11, 2008 10:15 pm

"Thus it is said that one who knows the enemy and knows himself will not be endangered in a hundred engagements." Sun Tzu, The Art of War.

Wind shear, turbulence diverts Anchorage flights

Oct 11, 2008 1:42 pm

High winds sent 23 Anchorage-bound flights to other airports. Linda Bustamante of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport says severe turbulence and wind shear was reported by a departing aircraft...

South Anchorage robbery-stabbing leaves woman fighting for life in own home

Oct 11, 2008 9:30 am

An Anchorage woman is recovering after being stabbed during a morning robbery in her own garage.

Manufacturer operates on a wing and a prayer

Oct 11, 2008 5:19 am

The sudden departure of an investor in a local aircraft parts manufacturing business may put 20 people out of work this month.

1 dead, 3 hurt in Parks Highway collision

Oct 11, 2008 1:04 am

A head-on collision Thursday night on the Parks Highway left one man dead and sent three others to hospitals, according to Alaska State Troopers.

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