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2 Fort Rich soldiers dead in Afghanistan

Two Fort Richardson paratroopers were killed on the Fourth of July after their post in eastern Afghanistan came under a fierce attack by Taliban insurgents, the Army reported today. Thirteen other soldiers were wounded.

Suspect in Sand Lake shooting surrenders to police

A 23-year-old man suspected of shooting a woman in the head Sunday night turned himself in to police this afternoon. Officers are still looking for a teal-colored Cadillac SUV they say Fabian Quepons was driving.

FBI counters rumors, says Palin isn't under investigation

The FBI has taken the unusual step of declaring Gov. Sarah Palin is not under investigation as has been rumored. Palin has ignored requests for an interview since she abruptly announced Friday she will resign from office.

National politicians question Palin move

Palin's career one surprise after another

Ex-employee sought in theft from conservation nonprofit

Police say a former employee of the Alaska Marine Conservation Council has stolen $100,000. All the group's employees had to take a furlough as a result, and some lost their jobs.

Train slams into pickup near Eklutna; nobody hurt

An Alaska Railroad train carrying 700 passengers slammed into a pickup that was stuck on the tracks near Eklutna on Sunday evening.

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Sydnee Waggoner, Miss Alaska, and Eden Barrington, Miss Forget Me Not, pose with firefighters at the parade in downtown Anchorage Saturday.

The Fourth of July -- Alaska style

Since the days of the early prospectors, the Fourth of July has been a major celebration in Alaska. Saturday, hundreds of people watched or marched in the annual parade in downtown Anchorage.

Railroad IDs man killed by train while trying to rescue dog

Alaska Railroad officials have identified Brett P. Miller, 42, of Anchorage as the man killed this weekend along with his dog after they were struck by a passenger train near Montana Creek.

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Independence Day

Images from the parade and party at the Park Strip in downtown Anchorage Saturday.

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USS John C. Stennis

The USS John C. Stennis recently operated in the Gulf of Alaska in support of the joint military training exercise Northern Edge.

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Julia O'Malley

Taking a look at life in Anchorage, from all angles.

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Our view: They're ba-a-a-ck

If gasoline prices remain substantially higher here, Alaskans may cut to the chase and demand relief, not hearings.

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Skinny crabs force plant's shutdown

A Nome fish plant reportedly stopped processing red king crab for two weeks after receiving complaints from customers about insufficient meat fill in crab legs.

In defense of Palin and Sanford

UAF set to release barley for the north

Photos: Eskimo soldiers lead Barrow parade

Alaska Railroad puts cabooses up for sale

Palin should have said 'no thanks' to VP offer

Vintage salmon labels are cannery history

Potpourri returns

The Anchorage Museum, 625 C st., has resumed it's popular Summer Art Potpourrui series, with a revolving roster of Alaska artists selling their work in the atrium from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day this month.

Girdwood has lots to offer

Sometimes a party girl just wants to get away from it all. But not too far away. And that's where one of my favorite places in Alaska comes in - the ever-enchanting, Subaru-chic idyll of Girdwood.

Decades of dining

When asked to name a stellar Chinese restaurant, people often pause and think for a moment. Sure there are the places that offer flaming drinks or deliver chow mein at four in the morning or even boast the convenience of a nice bowl of egg drop soup before a night in a motel room.

'Public Enemies'

"Public Enemies" is the story of legendary Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger-the charismatic bank robber whose lightning raids made him the number one target of J. Edgar Hoover's fledgling FBI and its top agent, Melvin Purvis, and a folk hero to much of the downtrodden public.

Time to celebrate

Independence Day is upon us, and it's time to celebrate all things American -- which, in Alaska, includes animals in costume, burlesque dancers, vintage airplanes and running up and down a treacherous mountain just because it's there. Whatever your personal taste, it's a sure bet you'll find a Fourth of July celebration somewhere around the state that reflects your own unique American pride.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

The Proposal

The Hangover

Coast Guard plucks adventurer from kayak in the Bering Sea
Kayaker rescue

A Frenchman attempting to circumnavigate the globe was rescued by the Coast Guard off the coast of St. Lawrence Island on Saturday afternoon. Jean Gabriel Chelala, 28, was in a specialized kayak and became fatigued.

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Nice Catch!

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Bears on the mudflats

Dozens of people were treated to the sight of two brown bears rooting around in the mud flats of Turnagain Arm.

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Kayak Rodeo

Whitewater kayakers and others gathered on the Kenai Peninsula for Sixmile Fest.

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Weaving with wood

You might think that making Athabascan split willow root trays and baskets would be in Daisy Demientieff's blood. After all she was born in a fish camp on the Yukon River, grew up in a log cabin speaking the local Deg Xinag dialect, had ample opportunity to watch the traditional craft work at which her mother and grandmother excelled.

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Alutiiq visors

Three generations of Linds make Alutiiq hunting visors for collectors and museums.

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Wayne & Wanda

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