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The Coast Guard rescued four people from the village of Platinum on Sunday who had been drifting with an ice floe in Bristol Bay for days after their skiff ran out of gas.
Permanent Fund plans homes investment
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. is considering buying homes in distressed housing markets outside the state for an investment of $400 million.
2 teens rescued after fall on mountain near Whittier
Two teenage hikers were rescued by an Alaska Air National Guard helicopter early Sunday after falling from a mountainside in Whittier.
18-year-old suffers shotgun blast to his leg
Police in Kenai say an 18-year-old man is recovering from a shotgun wound to his leg.
Anglers celebrate first kings on Ninilchik, Anchor
When Cody Wise caught a 30-inch king salmon just after midnight Saturday morning on the Ninilchik River, he tossed it back, perhaps thinking he could get something better. By the time 5 a.m. rolled around on Saturday, the Homer man felt differently.
Ketchikan police seize nearly 1 pound of heroin
Police and federal Drug Enforcement Agency agents seized nearly a pound of heroin from a Ketchikan home and arrested a resident.
Biologists predict low Yukon River king return
Yukon River king salmon fishermen hoping for a change from last year's dismal returns are getting bad news. State and federal biologists say the 2012 king salmon run may be worse.
Pedro Bay men charged with sex crimes
A grand jury last week indicted three men from an Iliamna Lake village for felony sex crimes against the same woman, according to Alaska State Troopers.
The Dome's parking lot slated for makeover
The deeply rutted dirt parking lot at The Dome -- soggy and challenging to drive especially during breakup -- will be getting a makeover, thanks to the state Legislature.
Black bear causes stir in Anchorage visit
Police tracked a black bear in the Abbott Loop area of South Anchorage through residential and industrial areas Saturday. The small bear, which residents said they've seen in the neighborhood recently, scampered away unharmed after officers followed it for about 30 minutes.
Holiday weekend closures
World War II veterans to be featured in Park Strip ceremony
Surviving World War II veterans will be honored as part of Memorial Day observances on Monday. The Staff Sgt. Archie Van Winkle Memorial Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association will host a service at 3 p.m. on the Park Strip at the Veterans Memorial, west of I Street between Ninth and 10th avenues.
Shell's Arctic oil exploration stands to open new frontier
Shortly before Thanksgiving in 2010, the leaders of the commission President Barack Obama had appointed to investigate the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico sat down in the Oval Office to brief him.
Man in critical condition after motorcycle crash near Wasilla
A Fairbanks man was hospitalized in critical condition Saturday after crashing his motorcycle in Wasilla, according to the Alaska State Troopers.
Coast Guard rescues 5 from fishing vessel
A Coast Guard helicopter team rescued the captain and four crew members of a fishing tender that lost steering in the Gulf of Alaska's 20-foot seas Friday night, the Coast Guard says.
Appeals court backs decision giving Shell OK to drill in Arctic
An appeals court has sided with the federal government in giving the go-ahead to Shell Oil Co. to move forward with drilling in the Alaska Arctic this year, according to a ruling issued Friday night.
Standout Kenyan runner rebuilds his life
For the first 28 years of his life, Marko Cheseto's feet carried him, from a small village in the mountains of western Kenya to America, where he won race after race, becoming one of the most accomplished runners in UAA history. Then came the suicide of a cousin -- really more like a brother -- from his village, someone Cheseto himself had recruited to UAA running.
Kodiak remains in dark on double-homicide investigation
Officially, there are no suspects in last month's double homicide at the Coast Guard communication station in Kodiak. Unofficially, most everyone in Kodiak knows that a co-worker of the two dead men owns vehicles similar to those for which the FBI has sought information.
Keyes returns to court 2 days after apparent escape attempt
Wearing a new red jumpsuit and now labeled a dangerous prisoner after an apparent escape attempt, Israel Keyes, the man charged with abducting and killing 18-year-old Samantha Koenig, sat calmly through a federal court hearing Friday.
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Army wife blogs about life with 2 sets of twins
There’s still a war going on. Even in a military town, we sometimes forget that. Bridget Rainey’s blog, Twinisms, brings the life of one local military wife into tight focus. She’ll crack you up and choke you up all at once.
Racers competed in wet and muddy conditions during State Race #2 of Alaska Racing Lions State Motocross Series on Sunday, May 27, 2012, at Jodhpur Track in Kincaid Park.
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A string of deaths in the homeless community over the last year has given new exposure to a long-standing issue in Anchorage.
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The controversial massive dock replacement project at the Port of Anchorage has seen its progress stalled and its price tag soar.
Investigation backs prosecutors in Allen sex crime allegations
Pedestrian struck and killed by van on freeway on-ramp
Fund to help Cheseto cover debt
Bears on moose kill prompt closure of Turnagain wayside
Seavey says he sued knife maker to get blade off market
Barrow searchers looking for missing woman door-to-door
Fee hike considered in Sitka for high electrical use
Fairbanks militia leaders' in-laws tell of rising paranoia
Gara seeks laptops for foster home kids
Fairbanks troopers exchange gunfire with 75-year-old man
In D.C. forum, Alaskans urge action on Bush energy crisis
EPA plans public meetings on Bristol Bay mine study
Finnish skier dies in 2,000-foot fall high on Mount McKinley
Two Stevens prosecutors taken to task in ethics report
Rock slide blocks road to Kodiak airport for hours
Troopers hike enforcement in safety corridors this weekend
Juneau company fined for fatal crane accident
Fairbanks man charged after chase that reached 140 mph
Begich proposes 1-year hold on Eielson changes
Stolen eagle carving returned; police seek tips on suspect
Some Palin fans oppose her support for Utah Sen. Hatch
Utility looks to EPA to help revive Healy coal plant
Sitka residents face higher utility fees
Marshals use Taser on Keyes after he leaps courtroom rail
Parnell proclaims June 'Safety Month'
Senate rejects Murkowski amendment on genetically modified salmon
Informant in militia case admits running drugs for Hells Angels
Pioneering Alaska naturalist dead at 100 in Wyoming
Anchorage city clerk resigns in wake of troubled election
Missing teen found safe at Anchorage home, police say
Governor signs suicide prevention measure
Fairbanks man sentenced in ear-biting incident
Anchorage cab driver charged with sexual assault of customer
GCI warns some customers about potential misuse of account info
Fairbanks man to plead guilty in killing
Wolf Country owner pleads guilty, gets fine and probation
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