News 2008-05-03 Andanh.com

Distance swimmer fails in bid for Olympic berth Sat, 03 May 2008 11:21:58 ADT
Alaska swimmer Micha Burden's bid for the U.S. Olympic team came up short on Saturday when the distance specialist finished 31st in the FINA World Open Water Swimming Championships in Seville, Spain.

Friends of Kohring urge judge to go easy Sat, 03 May 2008 00:20:47 ADT
Former state Rep. Vic Kohring was naive and accepted gifts of cash from a man he thought was his friend, but he didn't do special favors in return, his lawyer says in a sentencing memorandum to the judge filed Friday.

Spending spree with $153,000 gift card alerts police Sat, 03 May 2008 00:20:45 ADT
A Home Depot employee in Fairbanks is suspected of swiping a $153,000 gift card from the store's vault and using it to purchase home appliances and knick-knacks for the past seven months, according to Fairbanks police.

Ex-Fairbanks mayor, wife are sentenced Sat, 03 May 2008 00:30:15 ADT
FAIRBANKS -- The former mayor of Alaska's second-largest city and his wife have been sentenced to prison for misusing government grants.

Marketing firm joins national network Sat, 03 May 2008 01:35:56 ADT
Aadland Marketing in Anchorage has changed its name to Aadland Flint as a result of joining the Flint Group, a network of marketing communications agencies and partners specializing in marketing consulting, advertising, public relations and growth strategy.

Chamber announces annual awards Sat, 03 May 2008 01:39:22 ADT
The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce recently announced the 2008 Seymour Award Winners.

Rumors of rice shortage spur daily rush at Anchorage stores Sat, 03 May 2008 00:20:55 ADT
The Costco parking lot on Thursday was half-filled with cars -- 15 minutes before the DeBarr Road store even opened. A virtual conga line of about 200 customers, mostly Asian-Americans, stretched across the front. Taking up his place at the very end, a man asked a nearby woman: What's the big attraction?

Justice Ginsburg visits Anchorage Sat, 03 May 2008 00:30:12 ADT
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg discussed gender equality, media transparency and her unlikely friendship with fellow Justice Antonin Scalia in a talk on Friday before hundreds of lawyers in a packed hotel ballroom in Anchorage.

Bids for Fairbanks hatchery come in high Sat, 03 May 2008 00:30:08 ADT
FAIRBANKS -- Two bids the state received to build a new fish hatchery in Fairbanks came in millions over the expected costs, posing another challenge to the $46 million project.

Tire-slashing spree ends with arrest Sat, 03 May 2008 00:30:22 ADT
A 21-year-old Anchorage man was arrested early Friday morning and charged with slashing dozens of tires overnight in a South Anchorage neighborhood.

Park service opens road to Mile 30 today Sat, 03 May 2008 00:29:51 ADT
DENALI -- The Denali Park Road should be open to Mile 30 today, according to the National Park Service. Weather permitting, the road will be opened to private vehicles from Savage River at Mile 15 to the Teklanika River rest area at Mile 30, the park service said Friday.

APD asks for help identifying suspect Sat, 03 May 2008 00:36:23 ADT
CRIME STOPPERS -- Anchorage police are asking for help in identifying and locating a man they believe is responsible for seven robberies in town over the last two weeks.

Pebble Partnership releases first report Sat, 03 May 2008 00:35:15 ADT
The industry partnership promoting the development of Pebble prospect has released the first installment of environmental and socio-economic data collected over the past few years.

Child starts fire that destroys house Sat, 03 May 2008 00:34:01 ADT
WALES -- A child playing with a lighter set a blanket on fire and burned a house down Thursday evening, according to Alaska State Troopers.

Community profile: Harding-Birch Lakes Sat, 03 May 2008 00:30:19 ADT
POPULATION: 245 (2006)

Corrections Sat, 03 May 2008 00:30:00 ADT
A family barbecue sponsored by Rilke Schule German School and listed in Family Dates on Page D-2 of Thursday's Life section should not have been listed as a Saturday event. It has been canceled.

Runner in cross-continent event collapses, dies Thu, 01 May 2008 13:34:10 ADT
An Anchorage man participating in the 2008 Peace and Dignity Journey collapsed and died this morning while running along the Glenn Highway on the Palmer Hay Flats, according to Houston police.

Car dealerships top complaints list Sat, 03 May 2008 01:38:38 ADT
New-car dealers topped the list of most-complained-about industries in the state during the first three months of this year, according to the Better Business Bureau. That industry was followed by, in order:

Bagel shop opens Midtown location Sat, 03 May 2008 01:37:54 ADT
Marty's New York Bagel Deli has opened its second restaurant at Title Wave Books in the Northern Lights Shopping Center, 1360 W. Northern Lights Blvd. The deli will occupy 2,000 square feet in Title Wave's coffee shop, near the events stage. In addition to fresh bagels made daily, Marty's will serve a full deli menu including sandwiches, soups, desserts, coffee and espresso drinks, and will open early for breakfast. "Spenard, more than any other part of town, has kept its Alaskan flavor," said owner Martin Weiser. The phone number is 274-1315.

Business people Sat, 03 May 2008 01:35:54 ADT
• KeyBank promoted Travis Frisk to sales manager for Key Private Bank for the Alaska District. In his new role, he oversees the Key Private Bank team and continues to manage a portfolio of major accounts. Frisk brings to this position 15 years of financial services experience. Before joining Key, Frisk worked as a branch manager for Bank of America. A graduate of the University of Alaska Anchorage, he holds a bachelor's degree in marketing and finance.

Friday's oil, gas, gold, zinc prices Fri, 02 May 2008 14:31:00 ADT
The price of North Slope oil sold on West Coast open markets closed Friday at $116.32 a barrel, up $3.80 from Thursday's price.

Put away the cowbells Sat, 03 May 2008 00:52:35 ADT
As the final minutes drained off the scoreboard above center ice at Sullivan Arena on Friday night and the end of the Alaska Aces' season neared, they were a hockey club not only running out of time, but bodies too.

Wild coach rips owner after firing Sat, 03 May 2008 00:53:00 ADT
Despite a 4-2 record that has the team in playoff position, Alaska Wild football coach Hans Deemer said Friday he has been fired by owner David Weatherholt.

Wolverines' Tuohy is jumping with joy Sat, 03 May 2008 00:52:55 ADT
Chris Tuohy shouldn't have been competing at the Anchorage Invitational track and field meet Friday afternoon.

ASAA raises the bar in fighting drug use Sat, 03 May 2008 00:52:44 ADT
In an effort to stem the highest incidence of teen drug and alcohol use in the nation, Alaska high school athletes will encounter new "four strikes and you're out" rules in the fall.

Seawolves outstanding at conference meet Sat, 03 May 2008 00:52:41 ADT
UAA's speedy track and field team mowed down more records on Friday and made some serious noise as the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Track and Field Championships got started in Ellensburg, Wash.

Langdon is back in Euroleague final Sat, 03 May 2008 00:53:04 ADT
Anchorage's Trajan Langdon will play for the Euroleague basketball championship on Sunday with his professional Russian club, CSKA Moscow.

Chugiak 4, Bartlett 0 Sat, 03 May 2008 01:30:05 ADT
Thad Johnson scored all four goals and Rusty Teller made six saves as the Mustangs (4-2-1) shutout Bartlett.

Service 2, West 1 Sat, 03 May 2008 01:28:49 ADT
Tricia Stonebraker delivered both Service goals, while Jamie Gorman had seven blocks in Service's win over West at Anchorage Football Stadium.

In the area Sat, 03 May 2008 00:52:38 ADT
TODAY

Wooten Band drenches Bear Tooth with high energy Sat, 03 May 2008 01:42:32 ADT
When you put on your listening ears to hear the Victor Wooten Band, you can expect to learn a lesson or two.

In brief: Matters of Faith Sat, 03 May 2008 01:42:30 ADT
SPRING CLEANING: St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3230 Lake Otis Parkway, will have spring cleanup from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Sunday services are at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school is at 9:45 with a singalong of contemporary music at 10:30. For details, call 276-6231.

2008 Alaska Farmers' Markets Fri, 02 May 2008 12:40:52 ADT
Anchorage Downtown Market & Festival 3rd Ave, between C & E Streets Contact: Bill Webb (907) 272-5634 www.anchoragemarkets.com info@anchoragemarkets.com May - September Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. 6 p.m.

Look into owner of Snettisham plant Fri, 02 May 2008 09:31:00 EST
After doing a little research, I found out that Snettisham is owned by Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority.

Surreal cheerleading and cowardly reality Fri, 02 May 2008 09:31:00 EST
Reading William Rose's good letter, "Ways to support the troops," on Monday, April 28, I was reminded of what I always feel when I see those "I support the troops" bumper-stickers.

Juneau's disaster declaration declined Fri, 02 May 2008 09:30:00 EST
Gov. Sarah Palin has rejected a request from the city of Juneau to issue a "disaster" declaration in response to the city's power crisis.

Photo: Rocking out for the Spring King Derby Fri, 02 May 2008 09:31:00 EST
Three fishermen take to the rocks at high tide for the first day of the Spring King Salmon Derby on Thursday. The month-long derby is a fundraiser for the Alumni Scholarship Assistance Program of the Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska.

Juneau has high hopes for 2008 baseball season Fri, 02 May 2008 09:31:00 EST
For three straight years, the Sitka Wolves have got the better of the Juneau-Douglas High School baseball team, winning an unprecedented three straight state titles in 2005-2007 and supplanting the Crimson Bears as Alaska's most successful program.

Bears win in season opener Fri, 02 May 2008 09:31:00 EST
Brittany Fenumiai scored the winning run on a play at the plate, propelling the Juneau-Douglas High School softball team to a 7-6 extra-inning win over Ketchikan on Thursday at Melvin Park in the first game of a doubleheader. The Crimson Bears (5-0) completed the sweep with a 11-0 win in the second game.

JDHS boys win, girls tie versus Dimond in Anchorage Fri, 02 May 2008 09:31:00 EST
The Juneau-Douglas High School boys soccer team extended its winning streak to eight games with a 4-1 win over Dimond on Thursday in Anchorage.

Photo: Spring training Fri, 02 May 2008 09:31:00 EST
Gastineau Channel LIttle League players Tal Norvell, Ryan Hoover and Brendan VanKirk, foreground, conduct a bunting drill during practice Wednesday at Melvin Park. The GCLL will hold its opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. Saturday at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park.

SPORTS IN JUNEAU Fri, 02 May 2008 09:31:00 EST
UPCOMING EVENTS

Oil giant donates $15 million to UAA Fri, 02 May 2008 09:31:00 EST
ANCHORAGE - ConocoPhillips has pledged $15 million to the University of Alaska Anchorage for a new science center.

Panel addresses violence against Native women Fri, 02 May 2008 09:31:00 EST
ANCHORAGE - A three-day conference was held in Anchorage to look at the issue of violence against Alaska Native women.

Chris Hayes tells judge she was responsible for finances Fri, 02 May 2008 09:31:00 EST
FAIRBANKS - The wife of former Fairbanks Mayor Jim Hayes has asked a federal judge to hold her responsible when sentencing them for stealing federal grant money.

This Day in History Fri, 02 May 2008 09:30:00 EST
In Alaska, in the Nation and the World

Hospital celebrates National Nurses Week, Hospital Week Fri, 02 May 2008 10:10:00 EST
Bartlett Regional Hospital will celebrate National Nurses Week May 6-12 and National Hospital Week May11-17.

University recognizes Jensen, Elmore for meritorious service Fri, 02 May 2008 10:10:00 EST
Theatre in the Rough was born 18 years ago after Aaron Elmore and Katie Jensen met in Juneau and fell in love at first sight.

Juneau Community Foundation gives $4,000 to the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council Fri, 02 May 2008 10:11:00 EST
This spring, the Juneau Community Foundation made its annual contribution to the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council in the amount of $4,000. The Foundation donated these funds on the behalf of Mary Claire Harris, who set up the Arts and Humanities Student Scholarship Fund with the Juneau Community Foundation to provide funding for student scholarships in music, visual arts, dance and writing.

Jewish community learning, teaching Fri, 02 May 2008 10:11:00 EST
Jewish traditions have been passed down throughout the generations. Though the essence of our traditions have remained remarkably the same, they have evolved to reflect the changes that have taken place as our knowledge of the world has grown.

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