Biologists studying salmon in the Pacific Northwest have for decades lost track of the fish just as they set out on life's last leg, that final upstream lunge to spawn and die in the remote, backcountry streams and creeks in Oregon, Washington and central Idaho.
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Island village hit by suspected swine flu
Suspected swine flu is sweeping a traditional Eskimo whaling village on a remote Alaska island - prompting an urgent medical mission to deliver help.
Island village hit by suspected swine flu
It could be the most isolated community in the nation - a wind-ripped village on a remote Alaska island with no passenger air service, now in the grip of suspected swine flu.
Flute player hopes to curtail pregnant drinking
Morgan Fawcett knows the agony of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
University upgrades navigation simulator
If you make a bad navigational error while piloting a ship, the result might be a real-world catastrophe.
Alaska-based soldier killed in Afghanistan
An Alaska-based paratrooper from West Virginia has been killed in Afghanistan.
Kenai Borough mayor trims pay for top aides
Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Dave Carey has cut the salaries of his two top appointees following public criticism.
AG says state's case strong in passenger tax case
Alaska has a strong case to defend itself in the cruise ship industry's lawsuit on a passenger tax, according to the state attorney general.
Surface permafrost may vanish in Alaska
Alaska probably will see most of its surface permafrost vanish by the end of this century, but researchers believe vast areas of frozen soil will remain deeper underground even as air temperatures increase.
Senator appointed by Palin will run for full term
State Sen. Dennis Egan, the compromise candidate appointed by former Gov. Sarah Palin to fill a vacant Juneau seat, will run for a four-year term next year.
Gay marriage foes win with message about schools
Gay marriage opponents pulled off another victory at the ballot box this week by using a tried-and-tested argument: Approve it and children will be taught homosexuality in school.
No fine for Yukon River illegal fishing citation
Federal prosecutors say an illegal fishing citation against a police officer for the village of Marshall will be dismissed without any fine.
Kodiak Island to get state relief for storm damage
Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell has declared a state disaster for storm damage last month on Kodiak Island.
Fairbanks plans free swine flu clinics for kids
The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is planning to provide free swine flu vaccines for any school-age children in the borough at a series of clinics scheduled to begin Nov. 19.
Alaska rural-urban cost of living gap widens
A statewide survey has found the cost of living gap has widened between larger cities and remote small communities across rural Alaska.
DUI suspected in Seward Highway fatal
Anchorage police were looking for a reported drunken driver when her SUV crossed the center line on the Seward Highway and struck a car head-on.
Obama to stop in Alaska Wednesday on way to Asia
President Barack Obama will visit Alaska next week, as he begins a longer trip to Japan, China, South Korea and Singapore.
Palin speaks in Milwaukee suburb Friday
Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin told about 5,000 supporters in Wisconsin to continue to press lawmakers on abortion issues.
Angoon gets preliminary hydropower project permit
The city of Angoon has been granted a preliminary permit for the Ruth Lake hydropower project.
Swine flu vaccine being sent to Little Diomede
State health officials have redirected 130 doses of swine flu vaccine to the remote island village of Little Diomede.
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A year after opening, the Dena'ina Center has been a bright spot in Anchorage's economy.
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Concourses A & B open in the South Terminal with an art show and live music at Anchorage's airport.
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A nine-year-old delivered the killing blow to a 32-foot bowhead whale in Barrow.
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Habitat for Humanity volunteers help a West African family recent to Anchorage build a house on Taku Drive in Muldoon.
Hydaburg man pleads not guilty in child porn case
Alaska Army posts stay open after Texas shootings
Alaska tourism industry seeks more funding
Bob Banghart named chief museum curator
Fairbanks man pleads not guilty to tax evasion
North Pole couple charged with child abuse
Anchorage commitment center can hold alcoholics
Judge orders new defender for former Rep. Kohring
Hopkins leads Wilson in Fairbanks mayor's race
Shell Oil deciding on Alaska offshore drilling
Bear hunters stranded when bear shreds raft
Chevron announces Cook Inlet layoffs
DOT holds open house to discuss traffic congestion
Jury convicts woman of attempted murder
Fairbanks superintendent to resign
Winter bike riding requires the right preparation
Former Anchorage chief nominated for marshal
Change of plea delay in caribou slaughter case
Pill packaging deprives Alaska vets of benefits
Fairbanks utilities to pay $4.3 million refund
Anchorage man accused of series of rapes
Anchorage School District to cut $15 million
With profits up Hecla ponders Idaho mine expansion
Pilot who survived plane crash issues statement
Haines processor accused of improper discharge
Palin promises more cities on book tour
Coast Guard officer charged with indecent acts
Permanent Fund donations boost Alaska nonprofits
Arctic off-limits to commercial fishing Dec. 3
NH WWII pilot who sought his lost wings dies at 90
Hopkins leads Wilson in Fairbanks mayor runoff
Arctic Slope work accident under investigation
Eielson security airmen use stun gun on driver, 81
Palin to give keynote at Salina Chamber banquet
Alaska charities get $550,000 from Permanent Fund
Salvation Army treating Anchorage alcoholics
Schools improve certification for school lunches
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