News 2008-05-08 Andanh.com

Psychiatric patient seeks release Thu, 08 May 2008 12:53:21 ADT
A man who is accused of slitting the throat of a mental health worker in Fairbanks wants to be released from the Alaska Psychiatric Institute in Anchorage.

Will the North Pole melt this summer? Thu, 08 May 2008 15:05:26 ADT
Andrew Revkin, on DOT Earth, a blog at The New York Times, says more and more scientists are expecting a melt-out of Arctic ice this summer.

Today's oil, gas, gold, zinc prices Thu, 08 May 2008 14:26:03 ADT
The price of North Slope oil sold on West Coast open markets reached a record high for the third straight day, closing Thursday at $123.69 a barrel, up 16 cents for the day.

$2 billion hidden from taxes Thu, 08 May 2008 01:18:18 ADT
When the Pentagon announced that an obscure California company partly owned by an Alaska Native corporation had won a lucrative military contract, no one mentioned any plans for a Caribbean outpost -- a tropical shell the company quickly created that allowed it to duck millions in taxes and deflect U.S. lawsuits.

Bartlett basketball player chooses Eastern Washington Thu, 08 May 2008 00:44:11 ADT
Kevin Winford wasn't sure which college he would attend until Eastern Washington swept him off his feet.

Kohring sentenced to 3½years in prison Thu, 08 May 2008 15:07:21 ADT
A federal judge today sentenced former Wasilla state Rep. Vic Kohring to 42 months -- 3½years -- in prison for his role in a corrupt scheme to keep oil taxes down.

Valley voters still divided on Kohring Thu, 08 May 2008 10:38:23 ADT
WASILLA -- Jim Garhart and Bill Stanfill believed in Vic Kohring.

'Tougher in Alaska' is no day at the beach Thu, 08 May 2008 00:02:05 ADT
Geo Beach is the Brawny lumberjack come to life: Barrel-chested, with flannel for skin and a voice like a chain saw.

Eagle survivor of Valdez spill succumbs to tumor on heart Thu, 08 May 2008 00:26:37 ADT
The bald eagle known as One Wing, the Exxon Valdez oil spill survivor that became a mascot and symbol of hope for the Bird Treatment and Learning Center, has died. One Wing, who lived nearly 20 years longer than anyone would have imagined, was found dead in his mew at the center.

Dead baby in closet 2 months Thu, 08 May 2008 00:02:08 ADT
Morgan Hite secretly delivered a baby boy in a neighbor's bathtub, then wrapped him in a garbage bag, put him in a plastic tote and shelved the container in a bedroom closet at her family's Grand Junction, Colo., home, according to a police affidavit made public Wednesday.

Metcalfe drops out of Democratic House race Thu, 08 May 2008 00:25:45 ADT
Democratic congressional candidate Jake Metcalfe, whose campaign had long struggled to get off the ground, said Wednesday he was dropping out of the race after his political adviser was linked to Web sites mocking another candidate.

Moose problems feared along Elmore Road Thu, 08 May 2008 00:02:17 ADT
As Anchorage speeds into the season when the moose start to drop their calves and the bears go on the prowl, the roadway that was to have been a model of how the city could design for wildlife is shaping up as anything but.

Delta Junction man gets life for killing friend, custodian Thu, 08 May 2008 09:40:36 ADT
DELTA JUNCTION -- A 65-year-old man from Delta Junction received life in prison for shooting to death the man who was his third-party custodian.

Tanana ice moves; clock stops Thu, 08 May 2008 00:01:59 ADT
Is it you?

Doing business in rural Alaska can be very risky Thu, 08 May 2008 01:06:35 ADT

Halloween robber enters plea Thu, 08 May 2008 00:26:30 ADT
PALMER -- One of two women charged with robbing trick-or-treaters last Halloween in Talkeetna pleaded guilty Wednesday to a reduced charge.

Aged Alaskans have lowest rate of fatal falls Thu, 08 May 2008 09:51:53 ADT
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- A report from the National Safety Council says Alaska has the lowest death rate from accidental falls among people over age 65.

Attorney says client did not commit murder Thu, 08 May 2008 00:26:12 ADT
Everyone agrees that Adam Milazzo had been drinking the night he tried to elude police, running a red light and smashing into off-duty People Mover bus driver Gene Burch, leaving him dead.

Mat-Su man cited for inhumane dog care Thu, 08 May 2008 00:26:24 ADT
WASILLA -- Acting on complaints, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Animal Care took in 25 emaciated dogs this week from two properties on Lazy Mountain, east of Palmer.

Mat-Su firefighters chase flurry of fires Thu, 08 May 2008 00:26:18 ADT
WASILLA -- Firefighters in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough were moving from one small fire to the next Wednesday, containing one as quickly as they could before taking on another.

Pioneer woman defined strong-willed Thu, 08 May 2008 00:25:38 ADT
Pioneer Alaskan Ada Kathleen Adams Queer, 89, died April 30, 2008, at Alaska Regional Hospital.

Hole in Portage Lake ice prompts short search Thu, 08 May 2008 00:26:07 ADT
PORTAGE LAKE -- The Anchorage Fire Department canceled a search at Portage Lake launched after a report Wednesday afternoon that someone may have fallen through the ice.

Atkins new Alaska Command boss Thu, 08 May 2008 00:33:49 ADT
Maj. Gen. Dana T. Atkins has been named the new commander of the Alaskan Command, 11th Air Force, Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region and Joint Task Force-Alaska. He will succeed Lt. Gen. Douglas M. Fraser. The assumption of command ceremony is scheduled for Friday, the Air Force said.

Helicopter landings under review Thu, 08 May 2008 00:32:00 ADT
JUNEAU -- A federal agency plans to release a draft report governing helicopters on the Juneau Icefield.

Community profile: Buffalo Soapstone Thu, 08 May 2008 00:26:43 ADT
BUFFALO SOAPSTONE

If you're considering starting a business, here are some tips Thu, 08 May 2008 01:06:40 ADT
University of Alaska researchers surveyed 196 current and former rural business owners around Alaska to find out more about the barriers to business and whether they had any advice for people trying to start a small business in rural Alaska.

Inside Alaska business Thu, 08 May 2008 01:06:32 ADT
Learn about Alaska industry and utilities

Wednesday's oil, gas, gold, zinc prices Wed, 07 May 2008 14:25:29 ADT
The price of North Slope oil sold on West Coast open markets hit a record high for the second day in a row, closing Wednesday at $123.53 a barrel, up $1.69 for the day.

Valdez tanker tax ruled constitutional Tue, 06 May 2008 23:32:06 ADT
The Alaska Supreme Court has overturned a lower court's decision and found the City of Valdez's tanker tax constitutional.

Arctic Ocean shelf holds power wealth Tue, 06 May 2008 23:32:03 ADT
Russia's Arctic Ocean shelf could hold 580 billion barrels of oil equivalent in place, with a substantial component of that resource consisting of natural gas. That would amount to 25 percent of the world's remaining hydrocarbon potential, a Russian energy professor said in a recent Anchorage lecture.

PART 3: Village rallies around art co-op Wed, 07 May 2008 00:04:50 ADT

Crude oil surges past $120 Wed, 07 May 2008 00:04:47 ADT
Oil prices continued their gravity-defying ascent Tuesday, topping $120 a barrel for the first time ever.

Hydropower project stirs dissent Wed, 07 May 2008 00:18:29 ADT
WASILLA -- A $4 million hydroelectric project proposed for Hatcher Pass is getting re-energized but is facing questions about its impact on a premier salmon stream in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.

Charter fishermen in Southeast face worrisome season Wed, 07 May 2008 00:17:45 ADT
JUNEAU -- Charter fishermen in Juneau are putting their boats in the water for the summer season but they say there's a lot to worry about this year.

Muller-Stubblefield powers Service over West Thu, 08 May 2008 00:44:02 ADT
Making her varsity debut on the mound, Krystal Muller-Stubblefield made the most of her opportunity Wednesday.

Dimond 3, Bartlett 0 Thu, 08 May 2008 01:01:01 ADT
BOYS

Former Bartlett star in NAIA softball tourney Thu, 08 May 2008 00:55:06 ADT
Mountain State University and former Bartlett High softball standout Jenny Baker lost 1-0 to Tennessee Wesleyan in the opening round of the Region XII Tournament on Wednesday.

Seawolves get recognized for good grades Thu, 08 May 2008 00:49:09 ADT
Ten UAA track and field athletes -- seven men and three women -- have earned recognition on the 2008 Great Northwest Athletic Conference All-Academic Team.

In the area Thu, 08 May 2008 00:44:00 ADT
TODAY

Fairbanks fisherman leads Homer halibut derby Wed, 07 May 2008 01:03:14 ADT
The Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby is under way and Fairbanks angler Karl Sanford can enjoy his spot atop the leader board -- for now.

Service 4, Bartlett 3 Wed, 07 May 2008 01:00:10 ADT
Amber LeBlanc delivered the go-ahead run with a double in the third inning to lift the Cougars to victory in Cook Inlet Conference softball action Monday night.

Eagle River 2, Service 1 Wed, 07 May 2008 00:57:17 ADT
Converted fullback Zach Erickson scored the game winner midway through the second half as Eagle River posted its first victory of the year on Tuesday.

We ask Ciscoe about everything Wed, 07 May 2008 23:12:04 ADT
Ciscoe Morris will be one of the guest speakers at the Master Gardeners Conference on Friday and Saturday at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel. He'll speak twice on Friday, at 9 and 11:45 a.m.

Ready, set -- squirrel's ears! Wed, 07 May 2008 23:12:02 ADT
I pulled out one of my old calendars at random: In 2003, leaf-out day was May 1. By that standard, we are, indeed, late, but the leaves will open after the next rain -- or so I keep telling myself.

Japan shapes Western influences into cuisine it can call its own Tue, 06 May 2008 23:37:54 ADT
Tempura embodies qualities Japanese cooks hold dear: fresh ingredients, precision cooking and beautiful presentation. It also exemplifies the uncanny ability of the Japanese to absorb outside influences -- in this case from the Iberian Peninsula -- and mold them into new constructs that are very much their own.

Copper River set for season opening Wed, 07 May 2008 01:10:15 ADT
"It will be interesting to see what salmon prices will be," Cade Smith at Fisherman's Express said Tuesday morning,

In brief: Hot licks: (5/7/08) Tue, 06 May 2008 23:37:52 ADT
Cooking classes

Heavy Mettle Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Has there ever been a career rebirth more entertaining or deserved than the one enjoyed by the phoenix-like Robert Downey Jr.? Ten years ago, in the throes of his addiction issues, he probably wouldn't even have been trusted with change for the pa ...

Blotter Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Throughout the month of April, Alaska State Troopers from the Juneau and Haines posts along with the Village Public Safety Officer in Angoon registered 20 sex offenders and conducted 32 address verifications. As a result, two individuals were charged ...

Exit stage, on the Left Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Moments before Jake Metcalfe, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House, announces that he's bringing his campaign to an end, a woman uses tissues to polish the "Jake 2008" sign in front of which he'll make his statement.

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