A Fort Richardson-based paratrooper, whose request for conscientious objector status was denied while he served in Iraq last year, appealed that decision in an Anchorage federal court Monday.
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Maverick teacher bridges the digital divide
Michael Warren, recognized as one of the country's best teachers last fall when he won the prestigious Milken Educator award, in many ways fits the traditional definition of a teacher. But he is also a maverick.
Palin, lawmakers to revisit energy relief
Gov. Sarah Palin will call the Legislature into a special session this summer meant to provide Alaskans some relief from the soaring cost of energy.
Exxon Mobil Corp. asked Monday that Alaska pay $800 million in damages, claiming the state breached a deal when it revoked gas and oil leases on a North Slope oil field.
Computer glitch stalls Ice Classic results
Organizers of the Nenana Ice Classic still aren't ready to announce how many people guessed the minute the ice broke up on the Tanana River. Their computer had "an issue."
Firefighter douse flareups Tuesday morning on East 41st Court.
Firefighters battle early morning blaze
Anchorage firefighters early this morning were attacking a blaze complicated by leaking natural gas at a multi-unit dwelling in the 6200 block of East 41st Court. Three people reportedly were sent to Alaska Regional Hospital.
Iditarod mushers are discovering on the trail what scientists have suggested in the laboratory -- that sled dogs are capable of greater feats of endurance than previously thought.
Photos: Dogs of the 2008 Iditarod
Palin, lawmakers to revisit energy relief
School budget language plays up the risks to kids
Legislature steps in to prisons dispute
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Retail sales dip for second time in 2 months
Consumers, battling soaring gasoline prices and a slumping economy, cut back further on their spending in April.
Da-ka-xeen Mehner uses dagger and mask forms from Tlingit culture to explore the challenges and identities of a man balancing cultures, lifestyles and more.
Here are some bar-specific codes compiled from my research and observation. Consider this a refresher as the summer party season approaches.
Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher star as strangers who unwittingly end up as bride and groom in this comedy. When one of them strikes it rich after playing the other person's coin, the pair gets married. But all's fair in love and war--and Las Vegas--as each of them tries to get the money.
Jazz trumpet giant Arturo Sandoval, a protege of Dizzy Gillespie, brings his Latin-influenced mix of jazz, classical, rock and Caribbean music to town Saturday courtesy of the Anchorage Concert Association.
Taking part in the not - so - glamorous act of spring-cleaning the dog yard the other day, I thought, "This is not a good time to be a musher."
Using a rubber mallet, Matt Weaver gently hammered the plastic tap into a half-inch hole in a birch tree at Kincaid Elementary School.
Embark on an Alaska adventure with photographer Marc Lester's narrated slide shows.
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Check out images from the wild and goofy event to cap off the ski and snowboard season.
When the Alaska Wild introduced their new owner before kickoff Sunday afternoon, the assembled fans gave Dr. Randy Deeter a hearty ovation.
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Carlos Boozer, Utah Jazz star and Alaska Sports Hall of Fame inductee, says his body art is about life, family and God.
Wasilla worries about traffic as retailer grows
Fred Meyer hopes to add another 10,000 square feet to its Wasilla store, but city and state officials want to make sure the retail giant doesn't gum up traffic. The proposed expansion would reduce the number of parking spaces and change some traffic patterns.
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Knitters make personal statement about peace, justice
I have found that our fellow needle enthusiasts are far from quiet when it comes to politics.
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Equal pay for equal work should be bedrock principle of American life. Give us legislation to get there.
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From the Chugach to the Chignik.. Alaskan's love a good adventure. Watch them, and post one of your own.
Watch brown bears in Katmai, porpoises up close and moose leaping over fences.
Send in your pictures of the "real big-sky country."
What's on your plate? Post a photo and explanation and check out others.
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The weather's warmer and the bears are out. Have you run into any? Post pictures or stories of your latest sightings.
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Check out the ever-growing gallery of readers' dog photos, and send your puppy's best. Please, one picture per pooch.
The original hit puzzle from Tim Parker set the standard for all online crosswords that followed.
What is Sudoku? It's a global sensation! Sudoku is a number-placement puzzle that is mentally challenging, easy to learn and highly addictive.
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