Lawmakers responded with skepticism Friday to Gov. Sarah Palin's new idea for $100-a-month energy vouchers. But few seemed ready to trumpet outright opposition to a popular governor proposing to give away money in an election year.
4 candidates, minus Young, greet council
All four candidates gunning for Don Young's seat in the U.S. House made their case Friday night for why voters should choose them over the 18-term incumbent.
Sponsors seek withdrawal of 'clean water' initiative
The sponsors of a controversial "clean water" ballot initiative are asking to withdraw it today and say they will back another initiative.
The Interior Department said Friday it's ready to move forward with an oil and gas lease sale covering nearly 4 million acres in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.
A Superior Court judge has ruled the Alaska Public Offices Commission erred when it found that former Senate President Ben Steven violated state law by failing to disclose the clients of one of this consulting firms, Advance North.
Cierra Becker kisses the name of her late father, Staff Sgt. Shane Becker.
Amanda Dodson lost her fiance, Jason Corbett, in Iraq over a year ago, and since then she has been through her share of military ceremonies. She has heard recorded versions of the national anthem and watched rounds fired in his honor. She knows the trumpet's reverie.
Police arrested a 28-year-old Anchorage man Friday they believe is connected to a string of stickups over the past four weeks.
Palin, lawmakers to revisit energy relief
School budget language plays up the risks to kids
Legislature steps in to prisons dispute
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World faces limits to getting aid into Myanmar
It is a life-or-death question: If millions of people are at risk, is it acceptable to sit on the sidelines and watch an undemocratic and unprepared regime mismanage a crisis?
Many of us know what depression feels like. But what does it look like? Find a few answers at "Swim in the Sinkhole," a new art exhibit at Out North.
Here are some bar-specific codes compiled from my research and observation. Consider this a refresher as the summer party season approaches.
Visit this eatery on a holiday like Mother's Day, and it's clear that you're stepping into a local institution.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
The characters of C.S. Lewis's timeless fantasy come to life once again in this newest installment of the "Chronicles of Narnia" series, in which the Pevensie siblings are magically transported back from England to the world of Narnia, where a thrilling, perilous new adventure.
Although "The Celebrity Apprentice" introduced Trace Adkins to a whole mess of folks outside the country music scene, he said America didn't get a good look at the real Trace Adkins. He said the real Trace -- faced with some of those notoriously nasty fellow contestants -- would've started a fistfight.
The postage - stamp - sized, seaweed - green iPod Shuffle clipped to the inside of my jersey so easily I didn't even feel it.
Using a rubber mallet, Matt Weaver gently hammered the plastic tap into a half-inch hole in a birch tree at Kincaid Elementary School.
Embark on an Alaska adventure with photographer Marc Lester's narrated slide shows.
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Check out images from the wild and goofy event to cap off the ski and snowboard season.
Shoshana Keegan thought it would be pretty cool to win a fourth straight 3,200-meter conference track title. Figured it would mark a proud accomplishment. Pegged it a nice reward for all her hard work -- and maybe even sort of noteworthy, although she's way humble about individual accolades.
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Ever seen the Dakar Rally? Watch this video to get ready for next year's new Argentinean course.
The Interior Department said Friday it's ready to move forward with an oil and gas lease sale covering nearly 4 million acres in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.
Madcap British revue well worth the price
If you snicker at "Monty Python," you'll howl at "Good Evening." Once a Year Theater Company's production of the Tony-winning comedy revue has the bounce, silliness, randy puns and wacky, wicked wit associated with the British music hall tradition. It also has longtime local funnyman John Fraser in the script he was born to perform.
EDITORIAL
The smart, long-term answer to high energy prices is to invest in energy-saving measures and renewable energy sources.
OPINION: VIDEO
People Mover riders talk about what works and what changes are needed for buses to attract more riders.
OPINION: PODCAST
He pans ADN's Withering Heights, the satirical saga of the conflict between Sarah the Hot and Lyda the Hammer.
From the Chugach to the Chignik.. Alaskan's love a good adventure. Watch them, and post one of your own.
Watch brown bears in Katmai, porpoises up close and moose leaping over fences.
Send in your pictures of the "real big-sky country."
What's on your plate? Post a photo and explanation and check out others.
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The weather's warmer and the bears are out. Have you run into any? Post pictures or stories of your latest sightings.
Video | Bear Stories | Photos
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Check out the ever-growing gallery of readers' dog photos, and send your puppy's best. Please, one picture per pooch.
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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