News 2008-05-10 Andanh.com

Saving wolf cost park service $4,000 Sat, 10 May 2008 13:57:51 ADT
FAIRBANKS - The National Park Service says it spent almost $4,000 chasing down a wolf in Denali National Park to remove a cable snare from its neck. Public affairs officer Kris Fister says the agency intervened because the wolf's injury was caused by a human.

Arizona child exploitation suspect arrested in Alaska Sat, 10 May 2008 13:53:47 ADT
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- A man charged with child exploitation in northern Arizona was arrested Friday in Alaska, authorities said. Richard J. Rush, 48, had been working as a cook in Talkeetna.

Jeff King pleads not guilty in moose shooting Sat, 10 May 2008 13:50:04 ADT
FAIRBANKS -- Former Iditarod Sled Dog Race champion Jeff King has formally pleaded not guilty to killing a moose within Denali National Park.

Legislature enters prisons dispute Sat, 10 May 2008 00:35:13 ADT
The Alaska Legislature is stepping into the internal bickering in the state's prisons that has reached a feverish pitch.

Power outage shuts down Prudhoe Bay plants Sat, 10 May 2008 01:50:44 ADT
Oil production at Prudhoe Bay, the nation's most prolific oil field, halted on Friday when a vehicle clearing snowdrifts damaged the power supply to processing centers.

Enemy of Pebble also an investor in mining firm Sat, 10 May 2008 00:48:47 ADT
Over the past year, the firm owned by one of the biggest enemies of Pebble -- a huge copper and gold prospect -- has been investing millions of dollars in an international mining firm that wants to develop the controversial project in Southwest Alaska.

Knight sweeps leaps Sat, 10 May 2008 01:20:59 ADT
Colony's Sierra Hodgson has decided she likes Chugiak High School. But don't worry Knights fans, the standout jumper isn't harboring any thoughts of transferring.

Tanana River flooding prompts evacuations Sat, 10 May 2008 00:35:32 ADT
Ice jams backing up the Tanana River in the Interior this week flooded an area near Manley Hot Springs, forcing the evacuation of at least six people and leaving 21 sled dogs stranded on a barge, according to Alaska State Troopers.

Target will make presence felt on Mother's Day Sat, 10 May 2008 00:35:17 ADT
When Target moves into a community, arts types start salivating, and not because the store sells Milla Jovovich's one-shoulder tunics.

Fairbanks borough declares emergency over soaring energy costs Sat, 10 May 2008 00:48:44 ADT
FAIRBANKS -- The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly has declared skyrocketing energy costs a public emergency.

Woman first to summit McKinley Sat, 10 May 2008 00:48:41 ADT
The 2008 Mount McKinley climbing season has started with a woman at the top.

Teachers hoping for 4 percent pay raise Sat, 10 May 2008 00:48:36 ADT
WASILLA -- Teachers in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough can expect a 4 percent pay hike next school year if an accord reached Thursday with the School District is approved.

North Pole driver sentenced to 7 years Sat, 10 May 2008 00:55:16 ADT
FAIRBANKS -- A 26-year-old North Pole man has been sentenced to just over seven years in prison for the dragging death of a deaf woman.

Corrections Sat, 10 May 2008 00:48:38 ADT
An article on Page A-3 on Friday about the Bartlett High School principal being cited for having unsecured garbage around the school incorrectly quoted state Fish and Game biologist Rick Sinnott saying department staff had visited the principal's office a number of times to talk about bear and garbage issues. Sinnott says Fish and Game staff had talked to the principal and other school officials several times, mostly on the telephone, but not directly in his office.

Ice jams cause flooding on Tanana River Fri, 09 May 2008 21:56:39 ADT
Ice jams backing up the Tanana River in the Interior this week flooded an area near Manley Hot Springs, forcing the evacuation of at least six people and leaving 21 sled dogs stranded on a barge, according to Alaska State Troopers.

Legislature steps in to prisons dispute Fri, 09 May 2008 18:44:06 ADT
The Alaska Legislature is stepping into the internal bickering in the state's prisons that has reached a feverish pitch.

Borough declares energy emergency Fri, 09 May 2008 16:08:41 ADT
FAIRBANKS - The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly has declared skyrocketing energy costs a public emergency.

North Pole man sentenced in dragging death Fri, 09 May 2008 13:14:59 ADT
FAIRBANKS - A 26-year-old North Pole man has been sentenced to just over seven years in prison for the dragging death of a deaf woman.

Teenager injured in kitchen fire Fri, 09 May 2008 02:15:18 ADT
Flaming grease from a kitchen fire sent an Anchorage teen to the hospital with minor burns to his hand and caused about $50,000 in damage to a South Anchorage home, according to firefighters.

Traffic enforcement to move up a notch Fri, 09 May 2008 02:14:30 ADT
KENAI PENINSULA -- Alaska State Troopers and local police on the Kenai Peninsula plan to ramp up traffic enforcement efforts this weekend as fishing and tourism begin to draw traffic south.

Port workers start background checks Fri, 09 May 2008 02:13:38 ADT
ANCHORAGE -- The Homeland Security Department says maritime workers at the Port of Anchorage have started signing up for an ID program aimed at tightening security there.

Jury convicts man of sexual assault Fri, 09 May 2008 02:12:41 ADT
KIVALINA -- A Kotzebue jury needed only 36 minutes to convict a 41-year-old Kivalina man of first- and second-degree sexual assault, Alaska State Troopers say.

Inside Alaska business Sat, 10 May 2008 04:16:50 ADT
Nonprofits get recycling discount

Friday's oil, gas, gold, zinc prices Fri, 09 May 2008 14:25:22 ADT
The price of North Slope oil sold on West Coast open markets reached a record high for the fourth day in a row, closing Friday at $125.96 a barrel, up $2.27 for the day.

Hospital adapts to state's aging population Fri, 09 May 2008 00:51:34 ADT
What: Alaska Regional Hospital recently completed construction of an endovascular neuroradiology suite in its radiology department. It is 600 square feet and offers alternatives to brain surgery for treatment of aneurysm and stroke. Part of the hospital's Neuroscience Center, it is the only such facility in Alaska, said Kjerstin Lastufka, spokeswoman for Alaska Regional Hospital.

GCI reports jump in quarterly profit Fri, 09 May 2008 00:53:42 ADT
Anchorage telecom company GCI reported preliminary first-quarter profits of $2.7 million, up 48 percent from the same three months of last year.

Court rebuffs BP plea deal over Texas blast Fri, 09 May 2008 06:22:59 ADT
HOUSTON Federal prosecutors violated the rights of victims of a deadly 2005 explosion at a BP plant when they didnt consult them about a plea agreement to settle criminal conduct in connection with the blast, a federal appeals court has ruled.

Strange carpet store names can floor you Fri, 09 May 2008 00:51:54 ADT
In Anchorage and a thousand towns across America, there's a certain niche in local advertising where jingles are king and gimmicks never die.

Wild has new owners, 'new' coach Sat, 10 May 2008 01:21:07 ADT
After a week of upheaval, the latest chapter in the tumultuous history of the Alaska Wild has drawn to a close.

Eagle River Olympian is 6th at World Cup event in Texas Sat, 10 May 2008 01:21:04 ADT
Eagle River trapshooter Corey Cogdell finished sixth at the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup USA event in Kerrville, Texas, on Friday.

Junior/Senior Last Chance meet Sat, 10 May 2008 01:49:28 ADT
West's Maggie Rose McGuire and Bartlett's Andrea Crook each won two events Friday to highlight the girls portion of the Junior/Senior Last Chance meet at Bartlett High.

Service 4, Chugiak 2 Sat, 10 May 2008 01:47:35 ADT
The Cougars scored three unanswered goals in the second half Friday to rally from an early 2-0 deficit and beat the Mustangs in Eagle River.

Dimond 5, Chugiak 1 Sat, 10 May 2008 01:46:36 ADT
Pat Wolverton exploded for four goals and Lucas Costa added a goal and three assists to help the Lynx win big at Anchorage Football Stadium.

Palmer, Homer split Sat, 10 May 2008 01:44:55 ADT
Aaron Lewis scored on a penalty kick in the 23rd minute to put the Homer boys ahead for good in a 2-1 win over Palmer. The Moose got revenge by winning the girls match 2-0.

Graeber recovery fund auction today Sat, 10 May 2008 01:43:08 ADT
An auction and barbecue will be held this evening from 4-8 p.m. at the Kincaid Park Chalet to raise money for Willow's Robert Graeber, a 17-year-old snocross rider who was seriously injured during a race in upstate New York in March.

Chugiak 6, Soldotna 3 Sat, 10 May 2008 01:41:54 ADT
Caela Kaszuba went 2 for 2 at the plate with one run batted in, Britnie Seavey added a double and knocked in run, while Katie Losey went the distance on the mound with five strikeouts in seven innings for the Mustangs at Albrecht Fields.

In the area Sat, 10 May 2008 01:21:01 ADT
TODAY

Wild sale finalized; Deemer rehired Fri, 09 May 2008 19:24:08 ADT
After a week of upheaval, the latest chapter in the tumultuous history of the Alaska Wild has drawn to a close.

Fight Night Fri, 09 May 2008 05:31:44 ADT
Alaska Fighting Championships gallery from May, 2008.

Rhea averaged 10.3 points at Oregon St. Fri, 09 May 2008 02:34:21 ADT
Former Alaska Class 4A high school basketball player of the year Talisa Rhea of Juneau finished her freshman year at Oregon State starting 12 of 30 games and averaging 10.3 points a game, third highest on the squad.

Moore, Cunningham prevail at Elmendorf Fri, 09 May 2008 02:33:22 ADT
Ian Moore and Chelsea Cunningham posted the fastest times on the most challenging course at Trond's Orienteering Race held at Elmendorf Air Force Base on Wednesday.

Wichman crowned king of the hill at Alyeska Fri, 09 May 2008 02:31:17 ADT
John Wichman won the King of the Hill race in 1:08.32 at the Alyeska Motor Madness series of races on Mount Alyeska last weekend. Included were a hill climb, snocross and hillcross, and monster drag shootout.

Palmer, Wasilla win Mat-Su Borough meet Fri, 09 May 2008 02:56:53 ADT
Jake Parisien, Kevin Smith and Tony Guzman each won two events as the Palmer boys won the Mat-Su Borough championships that spanned Tuesday and Wednesday at Palmer High's Machetanz Field.

Colony 12, Houston 0 Fri, 09 May 2008 02:58:17 ADT
Jamie Krediet had four goals and Jessica Farrell added three as Colony cruised.

Dimond 14, South 11 Fri, 09 May 2008 03:00:09 ADT
Kayli Thompson went 3 for 3 with a double and three RBIs as the Lynx overcame seven errors to win a wild one Wednesday.

In brief: Matters of Faith Sat, 10 May 2008 02:02:03 ADT
MOTHER'S DAY

Act like a community while in a crisis Fri, 09 May 2008 09:39:00 EST
We are all in this energy crisis together.

A good day for a show Fri, 09 May 2008 09:35:00 EST
Seventeen-year-old Deejay Derego said everyone can relate to the title character in the latest Juneau-Douglas High School theater production, "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day."

Businesses brace for higher bills Fri, 09 May 2008 09:36:00 EST
Dimming the lights eases the pain of huge electric bill rates, but it won't take them away.

Prom economics: business as usual Fri, 09 May 2008 09:38:00 EST
The table selling prom tickets at Juneau-Douglas High School was doing brisk business Thursday, as students lined up a dozen deep to buy tickets to Saturday's big night.

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