Anchorage Daily News

MONDAY

Anchorage snowmachiner plunges into unseen crevasse

A perfect day for spring snowmachining on Spencer Glacier. Then a 28-year-old Anchorage man plunged into an unseen crevasse.

Bulldozers signal beginning of development at Four Corners

For years, the loamy fields at Four Corners have been one of the most familiar chunks of farmland in the Valley. Then in April, bulldozers began scraping off the coffee-brown "potato dirt," marking the first harbinger of development to arrive at the intersection of Palmer-Wasilla Highway and Trunk Road.

TUESDAY

Science teacher recognized as one of the best in nation

Central Middle School science teacher Michael Warren was recognized as one of the nation's best as a Milken Award winner. He's dedicated, puts in long hours and knows his material. But he's a maverick.

When it comes to endurance, sled dogs stretch imagination

Iditarod mushers are discovering on the trail what scientists have suspected in the laboratory -- that sled dogs are capable of greater feats of endurance than anyone had imagined. Lance Mackey's back-to-back wins in the Iditarod and the Yukon Quest -- two years running -- doesn't hurt the theory.

WEDNESDAY

Fort Richardson soldier wins conscientious objector appeal

The U.S. Army denied Pfc. Michael Barnes' request for conscientious objector status. The radio operator in Fort Richardson's 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team appealed that decision in federal court. And U.S. Magistrate John D. Roberts ruled in his favor.

Women are leading migration from rural Alaska to the city

The migration of rural Alaskans from village to city is accelerating, but the reasons why are complex. With young women leading the way, the annual net population loss from rural areas of the state has more than doubled since 2006, according to a new study from the Institute of Social and Economic Research at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

THURSDAY

Alaska political, industry folks in uproar over polar bear listing

Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne's announcement that his agency is listing polar bears as threatened under the Endangered Species Act was met with disappointment, even vehemence, from Alaska political and industry leaders.

Young's new legal fund reports 'no activity' in first statement

Congressman Don Young created a special legal fund in January to pay for lawyers helping with his defense in federal investigations. But his first disclosure statement, filed March 31, reported "no activity" in the legal fund, and his campaign treasury had shelled out $1.1 million in legal fees, including $210,000 spent since the first of the year.

FRIDAY

Gov. Palin would like to help ease pain of soaring gas prices

The state is flush with oil revenues and gas prices are soaring. Gov. Sarah Palin wants to ease the pain by giving Alaskans a $100-a-month debit card good for gasoline and grants to utilities so they'll slash rates.

Ice Classic winner will share only with the IRS this year

Only once before in the 92-year history of the Nenana Ice Classic had the purse gone to a single winner. Then Colleen Cloutier jumped out of bed this week to double check the ticket that will bring her $303,895.

SATURDAY

Ceremonial gunshots stir memories at Fort Richardson

Amanda Dodson lost her fiance in Iraq over a year ago, and since then she's been through her share of military ceremonies. But Friday, gathered with 100 family members for the dedication of a monument on Fort Richardson, the sound of those ceremonial gunshots made her think of Jason Corbett's last moments.

Bartlett athlete is now the best in nation when putting the shot

Beginning with his back to the field, Bartlett High senior Jordan Clarke nestled a yellow shot put into the crook of his shoulder, spun swiftly and smoothly and unleashed the fourth of his six throws in the Cook Inlet Track and Field Championships. The 12-pound implement arced high and far -- so far that half the crowd cheered and the other half gasped. Seventy feet, plus. Best in the nation this year.

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