Anchorage Daily News

Ketchikan fire chief hired to take job in Oregon

The McMinnville City Council voted this week to hire Rich Leipfert as the new fire chief, replacing the retiring Jay Lilly.

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Coast Guard honors crewman in Alaska Ranger rescue

The crew of the Coast Guard cutter Munro was honored with the Coast Guard's Unit Commendation award for their roles in rescuing 20 members of the Alaska Ranger.

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Alaska lawmakers taking special session on the road

Lawmakers said Thursday they will use portions of the upcoming natural gas pipeline special session to hold presentations and discussions outside the capital.

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Nenana Ice Classic names sole winner

An Anchorage woman is the sole winner after all in this year's Nenana Ice Classic, grabbing the entire $303,895 jackpot.

http://www.nenanaakiceclassic.com/

Analysis: Polar bear's impact on people is felt

It's not about saving the polar bear as much as the polar bear saving us.

Alaska proposes $1.2B program to help offset energy costs

Gov. Sarah Palin on Thursday proposed a $1.2 billion, one-year plan to help offset the high energy costs paid by the state's residents.

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Gov. Sarah Palin proposes $1.2 billion program to help Alaskans offset high energy costs

Suspect's father can care for neglected dogs

A district judge has ruled that 33 sled dogs found abandoned without food, water or shelter can be released to the owner's father while a criminal case is pending.

Winds force cruise ship to cancel stop

The Holland-America cruise ship Veendam was forced to cancel a stop in Ketchikan because of bad weather.

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Cooper Landing to join subsistence moose hunt

Residents of Cooper Landing will be able to join residents from Ninilchik, Port Graham, Nanwelak and Seldovia to harvest moose on Kenai Peninsula federal lands.

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Biologists say wolverine trapping numbers not sustainable

State biologists are worried about the number of wolverines being legally trapped in Chugach State Park.

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Don Young's legal defense fund shows no activity

Alaska Rep. Don Young reports that a fund set up for donations to help pay his legal fees is stagnant.

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Oil cos. expect battles over polar bear listing

The lawyers aren't clearing their calendars just yet, but the oil industry is bracing for some courtroom battles to maintain its stake in Alaska's oil-rich fields now that the Interior Department has listed polar bears as a threatened species.

Alaska Airlines apologizes for letter on terminal expansion

Alaska Airlines has apologized to the Juneau International Airport Board for a letter asking the airport manager to delay plans to expand the terminal.

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Alaska officials condemn polar bear listing

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said she's disappointed by a federal decision to list polar bears as a threatened species but relieved by the conclusion that the cause was not petroleum development, the mainstay of Alaska's economy.

Browne withdraws as Kohring's attorney

The attorney for former state Rep. Vic Kohring has stepped aside so he can qualify for a public defender to appeal his conviction on federal corruption charges.

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Akaka subcommittee to meet in Hawaii

A subcommittee chaired by Sen. Daniel Akaka is coming to Hawaii to talk about compensation for federal workers.

BP reports small leak at well shut down for maintenance

BP PLC said Wednesday it reported a small oil leak that occurred while attempting to bring a well back online earlier this week at the nation's largest oil field.

Colo Senate candidate yanks ad; Mt. McKinley no Pikes Peak

Mount McKinley is no Pikes Peak, at least in Colorado political circles.

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Summary Box: Polar bears to be protected species

THREATENED BEAR: The polar bear was declared a threatened species by the Interior Department Wednesday. It cited dramatic declines in sea ice that will likely result in two-thirds of the polar bears disappearing by mid-century.

Alaska officials condemn polar bear listing

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said she's disappointed by a federal decision to list polar bears as a threatened species but relieved by the conclusion that the cause was not petroleum development, the mainstay of Alaska's economy.