Sarah Palin was always full of surprises. She burst onto the political scene in Alaska in 2002 almost as stunningly as she stepped onto the national stage as Sen. John McCain's out-of-nowhere choice as his vice presidential running mate in 2008.
Palin suggests on Facebook she has 'higher calling'
Palin decision mystifies some, thrills others
Palin attorney decries 'defamatory' rumors
Gov. Sarah Palin's personal attorney issued a statement Saturday denouncing rumors that Palin resigned because she is under criminal investigation and threatening legal action for publishing "defamatory" material about the governor.
Coast Guard plucks adventurer from kayak in the Bering Sea
A Frenchman attempting to circumnavigate the globe was rescued by the Coast Guard off the coast of St. Lawrence Island on Saturday afternoon. Jean Gabriel Chelala, 28, was in a specialized kayak and became fatigued.
Woman dies in Seward Highway wreck near Portage
A 29-year-old Anchorage woman was killed on the Seward Highway Saturday afternoon after a minivan left its lane to pass slower cars, then struck her Ford Escape head-on.
Train kills man trying to pull dog off tracks
A 42-year-old man was killed Saturday afternoon while trying to rescue a dog from a train track south of Trapper Creek.
Small wildfires near Minto Flats leave haze over Fairbanks
Alaska officials say smoke from a handful of wildfires left a haze over Fairbanks. The fires are southwest of Fairbanks along the edges of the Minto Flats State Game Refuge.
FEMA doles out money to cover flood damage
FEMA so far has given nearly $1 million to 69 Alaska households hammered by this spring's historic flooding along the Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers, and this week added more towns and villages to the list of communities eligible for money.
Search is under way for crewman missing in Bering Sea
A search is on for a fisherman overboard in the Bering Sea. The Coast Guard and Good Samaritan ships are helping the crew of the 140-foot commercial fishing boat, the Rebecca Irene, look for its crew member who did not show up for watch duty
Panel eyes drug tests for Juneau students
High school athletes and students involved in extracurricular activities in the Juneau School District could be facing mandatory random drug testing.
With help from Sealaska, oyster grower looks to expand
Tom Henderson has a lot more babies to take care of this year, what with the 4 million oyster spat he's raising. But at least he now has a couple of people to help with the child care.
Locke confirms 2 Palin picks to North Pacific fisheries panel
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke has approved two of Gov. Sarah Palin's nominees to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council.
Issues arise while adviser on trip
Gov. Sarah Palin's rural adviser, John Moller, took a boat trip out of cell phone range recently to fish with his family. Here's what he missed.
Supreme Court ruling favors village Native corporation
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a request to review a land dispute between a Kodiak rancher and a village Native corporation, effectively ending a court battle that has dragged on for more than three decades.
Appeals hearing for ex-mayor set for Aug. 4 in Anchorage
A federal appeals court has scheduled a hearing for jailed former Fairbanks Mayor Jim Hayes.
Alaska Ship & Drydock gets contract to build airport ferry
Alaska Ship & Drydock has received the contract to build a new airport ferry scheduled to begin operating in Tongass Narrows in early 2011.
Ranger districts want fewer roads on Prince of Wales Island
The Craig and Thorne Bay Ranger Districts are seeking to reduce the 1,419 miles of open Forest Service roads on Prince of Wales Island by 40 percent.
Parnell is expected to continue Palin's policies
Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell will take over the job of governor of Alaska on July 26 after Gov. Sarah Palin's bombshell announcement this morning saying she will resign.
Video: Lt. Gov. Parnell on being told Wednesday of her decision
Teen missing on mountain found dead after an apparent tumble
A teenager reported missing on Mount McGinnis was found dead on the back side of the mountain after an apparent fall, authorities said Thursday.
Dog lost at airport reunited with owner
An Australian miniature shepherd that escaped from its kennel at the airport and dodged authorities for two days was recaptured about 2 a.m. Thursday and reunited with its owner, according to the Department of Transportation.
Health director says she was forced out
One of the state's top public health officials says she was forced out of office because Gov. Sarah Palin felt she wasn't in step on social issues.
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Images from the parade and party at the Park Strip in downtown Anchorage Saturday.
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The USS John C. Stennis recently operated in the Gulf of Alaska in support of the joint military training exercise Northern Edge.
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Dirty roads and bike paths are raising residents' ire, and the state admits street sweeping is going too slow.
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"Ice Road Truckers" is devoting a 13-part series to the dangers of the Dalton Highway.
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Her very eventful trip Outside showed Gov. Palin still commands the nation's interest.
Proposal that requires parental consent for abortion is certified
Strikers picketing at Denali National Park
Palin tops Blagojevich for dubious honor from newspaper columnists
Coast Guardsmen hold memorial for shipmate who died fishing
State lands $61 million for improvements at 5 airports
Brush along Campbell Creek being cleared to cut fire risk
11 doctors complete residency program in family medicine
25,000 acres in Tongass designated as experimental
Troopers create pair of highway safety corridors to reduce deaths
Parental consent proposal certified
FEMA sending money to Eagle homeowners soon
Two top Alaska health officials leave posts
Boy, 16, found dead on Mount McGinnis
Dan Sullivan sworn in as mayor of Anchorage
Student pilot gets hard lesson in landing at Merrill Field
Cyclist hit by car had no helmet
Bus mechanics union strikes at Denali National Park
Ethics investigations cost state $296,000
Pro-Palin site attacks Rep. Ramras
Rape suspect surrenders to police
Dog escapes airport cage, evades potential captors
French files for gubernatorial run
Search for lost canoeist suspended
Man convicted of stabbing buddy
Arraignment today in Little League theft case
Memorial planned for Coast Guard petty officer
Barge loses 3 containers in storm
Troopers investigate Yukon River protest fishing
Bicyclist killed in accident may have been using cell phone
Sullivan takes over mayor's office today
Mountain View's commercial heart is shaped like a Red Apple.
Rogue motorcyclist riding fast bike is sought by police
Bicyclist dies after collision at Tudor and Elmore
Scientists lower Redoubt threat level as volcano quiets
Cabinet secretaries to visit Bethel on rural tour
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