Parents need time off to meet teachers, lawmaker says
Parents who have trouble getting time away from work to get involved with their kids' school lives might get help from a bill that would guarantee time off to attend parent-teacher conferences twice a year.
FBI searches in investigation of militia were legal, judge rules
Fairbanks searches that uncovered weapons and are said to be central to the FBI case against Schaeffer Cox and two other members of his Peacemakers militia were legal, a judge has ruled.
Lawmakers debate ethical risks of their Facebook pages
Alaska lawmakers have been allowed to use Facebook on Capitol computers for a year, with a few strings attached. This week, the committee that sets rules for the Legislature revisited that approval.
Senate passes education funding increase
A bill that guarantees three years of increased funding to Alaska school districts has passed the Alaska Senate with just two senators voting no.
Will Palin spring a surprise in CPAC keynote?
Will Sarah Palin endorse a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination on Saturday when she gives the keynote speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington? Those who hope so are likely to be disappointed, writes Palin watcher Scott Conroy of RealClearPolitics.
Today's oil, gas, gold, zinc prices
North Slope oil: $117.17 per barrel, down $1.17
Gomez's first goal in a year is Montreal's game-winner
The Montreal Canadiens have had few reasons to celebrate this season. Scott Gomez of Anchorage, who hadn't scored in more than a year, has had even fewer moments to savor. The team and the star forward both had a night to enjoy.
'The Blue Bear' pays off for viewers who are patient
Perseverance Theatre faced several challenges in adapting "The Blue Bear" as a play. One was trying to convey the enormity of the Alaskan landscape and megafauna on a stage. Most formidable, the play had to turn a literary meditation into a drama with action.
Hypothermia found as cause of Sitka man's death
Sitka police say the Alaska medical examiner's office has determined that hypothermia caused the death of a 37-year-old man whose body was found outside in December.
Romney announces Alaska leadership team
An 11-member Alaska steering committee announced today by Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney includes U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell.
Hotel marketed to gay travelers to open in NYC
Coroner in Ohio changes ruling in 1972 death
APNewsBreak: Satellite spots tanks in Syrian city
U.S. officials: Al Qaida behind Syria bombings
Chavez has opponent in Venezuela election
Bus rollover injures about 30 people
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