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Upheaval in state GOP appears far from over

For the first time in a dozen years, no one is quite sure where the Alaska Republican Party is headed. As a new chairman makes plans to take over, the old chairman is encouraging Republican faithful to stay home when the statewide convention resumes next month.

Big triathlon had a small start

Three decades ago, the Gold Nugget Triathlon got its start at Tryon and Marianne Wieland's Sand Lake home. "The transition area was our driveway," recalled Jennifer, one of the Wieland daughters.

Partial solar eclipse will darken Alaska skies on Sunday

A partial eclipse of the sun will darken Alaska skies on Sunday afternoon, although the forecast for Anchorage is cloudy skies.

Excitement builds as solar eclipse nears

Millennium's first central eclipse visible in Alaska on Sunday

1,100-foot fall causes first death of season on McKinley

A Mount McKinley climber fell 1,100 feet to his or her death Friday afternoon while trying to recover a backpack that had started to slide downhill, the National Park Service said on Saturday.

Woman hit by suspected drunk has emergency C-section

A pregnant woman was trapped in her car after being hit from behind in Midtown Anchorage by an SUV with a drunk driver, according to Anchorage police. The woman delivered her baby on Saturday morning, a month early.

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Dennis Smith, left, smokes while Patricia Smith and Deborah Moody talk outside of the Peters Creek Eagles club. The Fraternal Order of Eagles club in Peters Creek would like to operate an indoor smoking room. Eagle River assemblyman Bill Starr has proposed a repeal of the smoking bad for private clubs. Currently members who smoke step outside onto a back porch to smoke.

Dennis Smith, Patricia Smith and Deborah Moody talk outside.

Hard to argue in favor of smoking in clubs

It's not easy for a politician to defend smoking but Eagle River Assemblyman Bill Starr will be doing just that next week. Starr has proposed a repeal of the smoking ban for private clubs -- one in particular: the Eagles Aerie 4174 that is located in Starr's district.

Hilcorp looks to resume oil storage in shadow of volcano

Hilcorp Alaska plans to resume storing oil at the Drift River tank farm on the west side of Cook Inlet. In fact, the company already has obtained interim permission to fill one of the enormous tanks at Drift River.

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Anchorage bird population booms as migrating species arrive

May brings tens of thousands of birds to town -- geese, cranes, swans, sandpipers and harriers, to name just a few of the commonly spotted species. The Alaska Zoo will celebrate that influx by observing International Migratory Bird Day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

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El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant

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Serving extraordinary and traditional Mexican Food in the Anchorage community for over 15 years. The Sanchez family is committed to making every meal a unique experience.

Whale's Tail Bistro and Wine Bar

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Something revolutionary has arrived in Alaska. Experience wine like never before—32 unique selections at your fingertips, self-serve on Alaska’s first and only wine dispenser. Meet up with friends at the bar or by the fire, and enjoy Kobe beef sliders and a martini.

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Enjoy sun and fun on our deck while enjoying our hand pressed burgers and High-quality Certified Angus Beef ® hand-cut steaks this summer! We have a wide selection of Entrées for everyone to enjoy.

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Specializing in Residential, Commercial, Troubleshooting, Remodels, Hot tubs, Service upgrades. Over 20 years exp. Lic/Bond/Ins. Contact John @ 907.306.1071

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