The FBI is taking the unusual step of declaring Gov. Sarah Palin is not under investigation, as Palin herself left for Western Alaska and communicated to the world through her Twitter account.
Palin resignation ignites comment
Palin's resignation shocks Alaska, nation
Palin's career has been one surprise after another
Palin attorney decries 'defamatory' rumors
Parnell is expected to continue Palin's policies
Photos: Gov. Palin announces resignation
Craig Campbell to replace Parnell
Ethics complaints filed against Palin
PDF: Press release from Governor's office
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.
Palin decision mystifies some, thrills others
If Sarah Palin is stepping down as governor because she has national political ambitions -- and she did not say she intends to run for president -- her move did nothing to shake what GOP pollster Whit Ayers called "the 'lightweight' monkey on her back."
Palin's career has been one surprise after another
Palin's resignation shocks Alaska, nation
Palin's career has been one surprise after another
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 cites 'higher calling' on Facebook
Palin decision mystifies some, thrills others
Palin cites 'higher calling' on Facebook
Outgoing Gov. Sarah Palin on Saturday laid the groundwork to take on a larger, national role after leaving state government, citing a "higher calling" with the aim of uniting the country along conservative lines.
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.
Craig Campbell to replace Parnell
Gov. Sarah Palin chose Craig Campbell, the longtime commissioner of the state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, to be Alaska's new lieutenant governor.
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
Palin's resignation shocks Alaska, nation
Gov. Sarah Palin stunned Alaska and the nation Friday by abruptly announcing her resignation from office. Palin, the governor of Alaska for two and a half years, said she will step down in three weeks and hand power over to Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell.
Palin decision mystifies some, thrills others
Photos: Gov. Palin announces resignation
Parnell is expected to continue Palin's policies
Craig Campbell to replace Parnell
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.
Parental consent proposal certified
A proposal to require parental notice or consent before a female younger than 18 could have an abortion was certified Thursday by the state so that its backers can seek enough signatures to get the initiative before voters next year.
Two top Alaska health officials leave posts
A second state health official has left her job. Public Health Division Director Bev Wooley's last day was Wednesday. Alaska's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jay Butler, left the Department of Health and Social Services June 22.
French files for gubernatorial run
Democratic state Sen. Hollis French filed an intent to run for governor Wednesday. But French said it's just a technicality and doesn't mean he will run for sure next year.
Pro-Palin site attacks Rep. Ramras
A pro-Palin Web site has accused Rep. Jay Ramras of a conflict of interest for owning BP stock. The Fairbanks Republican denies any breach of ethics and says he has made a full disclosure of his stock trading.
Dan Sullivan sworn in as mayor of Anchorage
Facing hundreds of people in a packed Discovery Theater and sharing the stage with four decades of predecessors, Dan Sullivan took the oath of office at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and became Anchorage's seventh elected mayor since the municipal government was formed in 1975.
Palin: I'd come out ahead in a run against president
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she'd come out ahead if she went one-on-one with fellow jogger President Barack Obama in a long run, according to an interview published online Tuesday.
Sullivan takes over mayor's office today
Dan Sullivan, the seventh mayor elected since the 1975 unification of Anchorage's old city and borough governments, takes the oath of office today.
SarahPAC pushes for donations to meet deadline today
Gov. Sarah Palin's supporters received yet another request to donate money this week, this time to her political action campaign.
Supreme Court takes Weyhrauch mail-fraud question
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear an appeal by former Alaska Rep. Bruce Weyhrauch that prosecutors shouldn't be allowed to say he cheated Alaska's citizens when he secretly sought work from the oil-field service company Veco during the 2006 legislative session.
Young announces he'll seek 20th term in Congress
Alaska Rep. Don Young announced Monday he will seek re-election next year to his 20th term.
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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.
Alaskan oversees gas line coordination for Obama administration
Party peers in Senate vote Murkowski to leadership role
Murkowski elected to Senate GOP leadership role
Begich says he's comfortable with Sotomayor's gun-rights views
Sullivan names three former officials to city posts
Feds will pick up Kott's legal bills
National online fundraiser pads Palin's legal defense fund
Alaskans urge health care changes
Alaska statesman Red Boucher, 88, dies
Murkowski presses Sotomayor about past remarks
Residents demand to air views on gay-rights amendment
Lynn introduces bill on ethics complaints
Lawmaker wants ethics complaints against Palin private
Murkowski meets Supreme Court nominee
Gay rights measure's changes criticized by both sides
U.S. House energy bill has Alaska-friendly provisions
Kott, Kohring remain free pending evidence review
Palin asks for Arctic Cat disclosure exemption
Begich continues to fight against defense cuts
Palin names Sullivan attorney general
Despite his lockup, Kohring still supports private prisons
Trip Outside shows Palin's national star still blazes
Businessman's millions bankrolled anti-Pebble drive
Judge clears way for Kott, Kohring release from prison
Letterman responds to Palin outrage, invites her on show
Potential candidates weigh running in 2010
Sullivan picks veterans for two key administration posts
Committee votes against directional drilling in ANWR
Palin makes late decision to attend GOP D.C. fundraiser
Palin, GOP come to terms over D.C. fundraising dinner
Palin calls for help for special-needs people
7 run for short Mat-Su mayor term
Due date is approaching for Palin to repay state for children's travel
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