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Wasilla crowd reacts to Palin's speech

Sarah Palin speech

Tailgaters in Wasilla drew a large crowd to watch Gov. Sarah Palin deliver her speech to the Republic National Convention on Wednesday, September 3, 2008.

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Alaska's self-sufficiency

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In an interview with Anchorage Daily News reporter Tom Kizzia in September 2007, Alaska governor Sarah Palin talks about making the state self-sufficient.

2008 4H Auction

2008 Alaska State Fair

Emily Gelino-Bequette discusses the 4H program. Gelino-Bequette's market hog was the reserve grand champion at the 2008 Alaska State Fair Livestock Auction.

Jared Woods at the state fair

Local musician Jared Woods performs his song "Against the World" during his set at the Sluicebox on Thursday, August 28.

A garden oasis in Spenard

Spenard garden

Sun-Ok and Kyong-Ye Yun have created a garden oasis in their Spenard neighborhood.

Excursions: Trail of Blue Ice

The Trail of Blue Ice in Portage Valley.

Backyard beekeeping

A cool, rainy summer has limited honey production for Alaska's beekeepers.

Lord of the Gourd

J.D. Megchelsen captured the Alaska State record for the largest pumpkin at the 2006 state fair. He hopes to break the record with this year's entry.

Excursions: Pioneer Peak

Photographer Marc Lester takes another excursion through the Southcentral landscape with a trip to breathtaking Pioneer Peak.

Barbara Neeson

Barb Neeson

Barbara Neeson run "Beyond Shelters," a program that helps homeless families.

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Palin and me

Post snaps you made at a rally, a barbecue, when you saw her on the street, when you attended class with her in junior high, or any other time.

Expressions of Refugee Youth

Photos in the "Expressions of Refugee Youth" show.

Reader-submitted 2008 Alaska State Fair

Send us your pictures from the fair.

First day of school

It can be exciting and new, or the same old screaming and crying. First day of school means the world to kids and parents; share your images.

2008: Prep Football

Reader-submitted images from the 2008 prep football season.

Gov. Palin at the RNC

Governor Sarah Palin gallery from the Republican National Convention.

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin gallery

On Friday, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin was announced as Sen. John McCain's running mate.

Hmong refugee youth photography summer camp

Hmong refugee youth photography summer camp.

2008 Primary

Images from the 2008 primary election, Tuesday, Aug. 26.

US Rep. Don Young historical gallery

Rep. Don Young has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since winning a special election in 1973.