A roundup of what's happening in spiritual communities around Anchorage
Religious ad fires up debate in Talkeetna
The front page of the July 10 edition of the "Talkeetna Times" reflected the town's busy summertime flavor.
Medicare increase still won't cover most doctor fees
Action by Congress this week to sharply boost Medicare reimbursements for Alaska's seniors caused a triumphant Sen. Ted Stevens to laud the bill's success.
New health insurance program offered
The Foraker Group, which supports nonprofits in Alaska, will offer a health insurance option to employees of private, nonprofit agencies like Camp Fire, arts groups, even health organizations.
Obesity not a priority for city, commission says
A population with too many people packing too much body weight is creating a health epidemic in the community while little is being done to address the issue, a new report concludes.
Magazine showcasing Alaska bachelors puts in Bush male order
Susie's AlaskaMen magazine, a homegrown publication that's won worldwide renown with single girls who have a thing for the rugged type, is calling out for more men from rural Alaska to feature in its 2009 issue.
Homeless pony part of shelter animal crowd
FAIRBANKS -- A pair of intertwined ferrets napped, a parrot relieved himself and Alaska huskies yelped in the outdoor pen at the local animal shelter Tuesday.
REVIEW
Art tasty but it lacks some substance
I heard that to make good spaghetti, the sauce should be spread lightly on top of the noodles. One should not try to flavor the noodles themselves. I thought about that while contemplating what’s cooking in the three installations currently being shown at the International Gallery of Contemporary Art.
HEATHER LENDE
Bear roast, bike rides and lattes
This morning I watched two big brown bear boars fight over a plump she-bear on the mud flats, although last week I missed seeing the baby seal the neighbors found before it floated off with the tide. I did see the coyote on Pyramid Island, thanks to a call from my neighbor Mr. Aukerman: He has a spotting scope trained on the inlet.
ALASKA ROOT CELLAR
As food prices soar, it’s time to support Alaska growers
Alaskans spend $2.5 billion annually on food, most is imported from the Lower 48. This information comes from a 2005 Canadian government report called “Overview of the Retail Grocery Market in the Pacific Northwest United States.”
JUNE 1958 VINTAGE COLLECTION
This year the Daily News commemorates the 50th anniversary of Alaska statehood with a series of photos and articles drawn from our archives of material published in 1958, a series leading up to the official date of admission, Jan. 3, 1959. In today's feature, read Daily News stories from 50 years ago.
Growing up with soapberries is finger-licking good
JUNEAU -- Five women whipped what looked like pink meringue at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center, but the recipes involved no eggs or cream.
BRIDE 2 BE
Bride-to-be’s special day came early — in traffic court
Between working, wedding planning and living the Big Wild Alaskan Dream, I’ve spent a large portion of my time practicing, cross-examining and preparing for my big Boney Courthouse date with the traffic magistrate.
Anchorage's wild salmon have returned.
PDF: Wild Salmon on Parade map
Photos: 2008 Wild Salmon on Parade
TWO STICKS
Trace knitting history back to medieval times and beyond
Have you ever wondered just how many years people have been knitting? When I am knitting, I often think of this long line of knitters stretching back hundreds, even thousands of years.
MARKET FRESH
Cook Inlet opens to salmon harvest
The lower Cook Inlet commercial salmon season opened Monday, and Cade Smith of Fisherman’s Express was there to oversee the catch that comes to his store in downtown Anchorage.
FORUM
List your reunion dates, events, locations and important contact information here.
TALK DIRT TO ME
Will fruit be ready to eat by first frost?
Fruit growers have to learn the limits by trial and error.
See what ohter growers in Anchorage and the Valley produce
HEALTH4ALL
US health care system is out of control in cost, accessibility
There I was, holding the sports section. Much to my surprise, there was an article that I understood all too well — at least some of it.
At the gallery opening May 12, art lovers sipped wine and munched on chips and salsa. They soaked in a black-and-white winterscape by Anchorage photographer Hal Gage and read about Ron Senungetuk's beginnings as a young artist at the Bureau of Indian Affairs school in Sitka.
MAY 1958: VINTAGE COLLECTION
This year the Daily News commemorates the 50th anniversary of Alaska statehood with a series of photos and articles drawn from our archives of material published in 1958, a series leading up to the official date of admission, Jan. 3, 1959. In today's feature, read Daily News stories from 50 years ago.
READER-SUBMITTED
View photos of readers' horses and submit pics of your own.
SLIDE SHOW
A Palmer 26-year-old talks about her macabre embroidery.
SLIDE SHOW
Barbara Miller is the senior horticulturist at the Alaska Botanical Garden.
VIDEO
Reporter Kyle Hopkins reviews the video game "Deadliest Catch: Alaskan Storm."
VIDEO: TALK DIRT TO ME
Garden blogger Fran Durner presents a series of videos on gardening in Alaska.
READER-SUBMITTED
Check out a gallery of our readers' body art.
Reader submitted photos: Alaska Moms
Options abound for moms able to delay return to job
Can’t afford salmon? Give black cod a try
Candidates join forum to talk about arts
Adventurous couple’s next event? Marriage
Fresh halibut should arrive in stores this week
She had a gun, but he proposed anyway
Wasilla eighth-grader spells his way to nationals
Alaskan named to head Concert Association
Verdi gets a new fan in an eighth-grade student
For those wanting to start family, there are two schools of thought
Visiting cellist provides night of magnificent musicianship
Four big voices in ‘Trovatore’ display superb musicality
City matchmaker serves love on a lunch plate
Barrow film honored at Sundance festival
Love of knitting pushed Kay Smith into business
Video: The Begich Middle School Choir prepares for MLK Jr. Day
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