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Dimond High Hosts Chugiak High Riflery

Ashley Devon of Dimond High reloads her air rifle while shooting in the prone position as Dimond High hosts Chugiak High in a dual riflery meet on Friday November 20, 2009.

Dimond High hosts Chugiak High in a dual riflery meet on Friday November 20, 2009.

Midtown Moose

A bull moose browsed in Cuddy Family Midtown Park on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, before walking down B Street on his way to crossing Tudor Road.

A bull moose browsed in Cuddy Family Midtown Park on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, before walking down B Street on his way to crossing Tudor Road.

Dimond vs. South

Dimond's Tyler Thompson brings the puck up the ice as Sage Welch of South High is on defense on Wednesday November 18, 2009 at Ben Boeke Ice Arena.

South High Wolverines vs. the Dimond High Lynx hockey on Wednesday November 18, 2009 at Ben Boeke Ice Arena.

Palin's Tour

This photo provided by Fox News Channel shows Sean Hannity interviewing former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The interview will be broadcast Wednesday night on the Fox news Channel's Hannity.

Sarah Palin's book was released November 17 for sale. She's touring the states now, signing books and exciting crowds of admirers.

Hilltop Ski Area

Hilltop Ski Area opened one run - Caribou - over the weekend and will continue to operate on their regular seven-days-a-week schedule. Hilltop plans to open another run if the weather stays cold enough to sustain snow-making operations.

Hilltop Ski Area opened one run - Caribou - over the weekend.

UAA Women

UAA's Nicci Miller, left, and Sarah Herrin, right, force a turnover during the  Seawolves 100-48 season opening victory over the Vulcans at the Wells Fargo Sports Complex on Sunday, November 15, 2009.

The UAA Seawolves women's basketball team defeated the Hawaii Hilo Vulcans 100-48 in their season opener at the Wells Fargo Sports Complex Nov. 15, 2009.

4A Championship

Dimond High defeated the Colony Knights in straight sets to win the Alaska 4A State Championship Volleyball crown at West High on Saturday November 14, 2009.

Dimond High defeated the Colony Knights in straight sets to win the Alaska 4A State Championship Volleyball crown at West High on Saturday November 14, 2009.

Obama at Elmendorf Air Force Base

President Barack Obama walks down the stairs of Air Force One during his arrival at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009.

President Barack Obama spoke to a hanger full of airman and soldiers at Elmendorf Air Force Base Thursday afternoon, November 12, 2009.

3A title game

Anchorage Christian claimed the 3A state volleyball title after beating Monroe in three straight sets on November 14, 2009.

Anchorage Christian defeated Monroe in three straight sets to claim the 3A state championship title on November 14, 2009.

Snow fall 2009

Location: Wasilla, 11/09/2009

Now that the ground's covered in the cold white stuff, it's time to get out the cameras and capture the beauty behind the otherwise bummer of a turn in the weather.

Halloween costumes

Post a photo of you in your Halloween costume to show off your creativity and check out others to see how you measure up.

Halloween costumes: Kids

BabyO in his Teddy Bear Costume, his first Halloween from Barrow, AK!

It's one thing to dress up for Halloween as an adult, an entirely cuter thing to get your kid dressed up. Share your photos and check out other tots in disguise.

Pet costumes

Location: Anchorage, 10/24/09 Champ the Pirate Pug!

It's time for our annual Howwwwl-oween costume contest, your chance to make your Scary Scottie, Ghoulish Greyhound or Princess Pug famous.

Back from Kosovo

Bill Roth / Anchorage Daily NewsAlaska Army National Guard soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, were reunited with friends and family at the Alaska National Guard armory at Camp Denali on Fort Richardson on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, after a year-long deployment were they supported peacekeeping and peace enforcement missions in Kosovo.

Alaska Army National Guard soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, were reunited with friends and family at the Alaska National Guard armory at Camp Denali on Fort Richardson on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, after a year-long deployment where they supported peacekeeping and peace enforcement missions in Kosovo.

Honoring the Veterans

Bill Roth / Anchorage Daily NewsVeterans and Remembrance Day ceremonies at Fort Richardson on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.

Lt. Col. Marc Hoffmeister, who was injured by a roadside bomb in Iraq in 2007, gave the keynote address during a Veterans and Remembrance Day ceremony in the Alaska National Guard armory at Fort Richardson on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2009. Canadian Forces from Elmendorf AFB held a Remembrance Day ceremony at the Fort Richardson National Cemetery.

AUDIO SLIDE SHOW: ALASKA EXCURSIONS

Coastline at the edge of Anchorage

Frozen ground with no snow means much of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge is accessible to walkers. Explore the shoreline southwest of the city in this Excursion.

Flight Back to Anchorage

Bill Roth / Anchorage Daily NewsRetired doctor Bill Compton recently completed his seventh round trip flight to the Hawaiian islands when he returned to Merrill Field in Anchorage on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009.  Compton was injured in a motorcycle accident eight years ago and he thought that was the end of his flying career.  He now uses hand controls to operate the rudder and the brakes of his 1966 Beechcraft Bonanza V35TC.

Retired doctor Bill Compton recently completed his seventh round-trip flight to the Hawaiian islands when he returned to Merrill Field in Anchorage on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009. Compton was injured in a motorcycle accident eight years ago and he thought that was the end of his flying career. He now uses hand controls to operate the rudder and brakes of his 1966 Beechcraft Bonanza V35TC.

One Man's Protest

Bill Roth / Anchorage Daily NewsJohn Martin prepares for another night out on the corner of Lake Otis Parkway and Abbott Road on Sunday evening, October 4, 2009.  Martin has been camped out on the street corner since Wednesday morning Sept. 30, 2009, in an effort to bring attention to homeless situation in Anchorage.  He plans to continue his effort until homeless people have a place to pitch their tent.

John Martin recently spent several nights on a street corner to bring attention to the homeless situation in Anchorage.

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