DOWN -- Wasilla, Houston: Valley cities sue to keep Anchorage from dropping Knik Arm Crossing. If you like the project so much, how 'bout you pay for it?

UP -- Takotna: Village of 46 people will get new $21 million airport, thanks to Uncle Sam. Those feds sure are mean to Alaska, aren't they?

DOWN -- Native corporations: U.S. Senate panel gears up to look at why they grab so many billions in "small business" contracts. What the government giveth, the government can take away.

UP -- Kensington mine: U.S. Supreme Court says it's OK to classify mine tailings as "fill" and dump them in a lake where all the fish will die. So ... Anchorage could "fill" Eklutna Lake with city garbage if we wanted to?

DOWN -- Anchorage Assembly: Religious conservatives continue anti-gay rights filibuster; assembly considers punting issue to voters. Lame.

UP -- Matt Shasby: Aces' best defenseman hangs up his skates to pursue a teaching career. Puckheads' loss will be kids' gain.

DOWN -- Ship Creek anglers: Salmon are slow to show, so state says no fishing. The Russian beckons. ...