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Attorney General Dan Sullivan says Gov. Sarah Palin's choice as the next lieutenant governor does not need legislative approval.
Garbage and gun spell death for black bear
Wildlife officials are reviewing what they call a questionable shooting of a black bear this week in a section of Muldoon with long-running problems involving garbage and bruins.
Palin appears on gun rights radio talk show
Gun rights enthusiasts welcomed Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as she made an appearance Friday on a radio talk show whose callers included rock 'n' roller turned avid hunter Ted Nugent.
Firefighter suffers burns battling blaze
A 28-year-old southwest Idaho firefighter has been flown to Seattle with severe burns he suffered battling a wildfire in Alaska's Interior, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
HUNTING PERMITS
2009 hunting permit winners announced
The winners of the 2009 hunting permits have been released and are now online in a searchable database. Find out if you were awarded a permit for Tier I, Tier II or Drawings.
Melinda Freemon addresses a public forum on homelessness Friday.
Prompted by the discovery of seven dead men in woods, parks and illegal camps over the last two months, cops, firefighters, social workers and health professionals sat down Friday to talk again about the problem that won't go away -- Anchorage's population of homeless people and chronic street inebriates.
Career prosecutor Karen Loeffler was nominated by the White House Friday to become the next U.S. Attorney for Alaska.
Prosecutor tapped for U.S. Attorney
Palin appears on gun rights radio talk show
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PHOTOS
Images from the parade and party at the Park Strip in downtown Anchorage Saturday.
PHOTOS
The USS John C. Stennis recently operated in the Gulf of Alaska in support of the joint military training exercise Northern Edge.
EDITORIAL
Our view: Canine laws need teeth
We need to get rid of loopholes that let owners of aggressive dogs escape consequences.
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Love-triangle astronaut, girlfriend to wed
An Alaska couple involved in an infamous NASA love triangle have announced they're getting married. Former space shuttle astronaut and West High grad William Oefelein and former Air Force officer Colleen Shipman plan a summer 2010 wedding.
Hawaii wants to add space travel to attractions
Space pioneers envision launching high-end Hawaii tourists from the sand to the stars, taking island-hopping to new heights.
Anchorage-born flutist Tabatha Easley, now playing professionally and teaching at Virginia Commonwealth University, will return to her hometown for a recital at 4 p.m. on Sunday at First Congregational Church, 2610 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
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.
Bangkok Cafe is set smack in the middle of a city block, almost invisible from the street. I had heard rumors of its legendary spice levels and went to investigate.
Baron Cohen calls upon yet another of his alter egos - Bruno, a gay fashionista/TV reporter from Austria, who fancies himself as "the voice of Austrian youth TV." Bruno methodically worms his way into style hot spots. Rated R for pervasive strong and crude sexual content, graphic nudity and language.
Who needs national music festivals like Lollapalooza or Ozzfest? Alaska has its own good thing going with the return of Summer Meltdown. The local rock event started in 2004, and it is now hosting more national acts, while still showcasing local talent.
A "spot" satellite beacon helped state and federal officers rescue two river kayakers whose boat flipped near Girdwood last weekend.
READER-SUBMITTED PHOTOS
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DATABASE
Search the lists of Tier I, Tier II and Drawing winners to find out who won a permit this year.
PHOTOS
Dozens of people were treated to the sight of two brown bears rooting around in the mud flats of Turnagain Arm.
ALASKA WILD
In a result that was all but predictable, the Alaska Wild -- a team beset by injuries and off-field distractions -- wrapped up a winless season Thursday night at Sullivan Arena with a loss to the Fairbanks Grizzles.
SECTION
Blistering heat with almost no wind made this year's Mount Marathon race in Seward a harrowing experience for some.
PHOTOS
Course records were set in this year's Arctic Bicycle Club's 24-hour race.
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TALK DIRT TO ME
A few facts about insects in Alaska
The Cooperative Extension Service Office, 2221 E. Northern Lights Blvd., will offer a hands-on bug lab at noon on July 16. A class on slugs and snails will be held during the same time period on July 23. Call them at 786-6300 to reserve your space.
PHOTOS
Three generations of Linds make Alutiiq hunting visors for collectors and museums.
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Watch brown bears in Katmai, porpoises up close and moose leaping over fences.
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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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