News 2008-05-16 Andanh.com

Suspect in string of robberies arrested Fri, 16 May 2008 14:11:24 ADT
Police say they arrested a suspect today believed to be connected to a string of Anchorage robberies over the past four weeks.

Clarke extends his U.S. high school shot put record Fri, 16 May 2008 13:43:38 ADT
Bartlett High senior Jordan Clarke today extended his national high school record, flinging the 12-pound shot 70 feet, 6 inches to handily win the regional title.

Sponsors seek withdrawal of 'clean water' initiative Fri, 16 May 2008 12:13:02 ADT
The sponsors of a controversial "clean water" ballot initiative are asking to withdraw it today and say they will back another initiative.

Energy-efficiency rebate program begins Fri, 16 May 2008 13:10:26 ADT
A program began this week to reimburse property owners for making their homes more energy-efficient.

Making positive points on credit scores Fri, 16 May 2008 01:15:18 ADT
As time goes on, our credit scores increasingly affect our ability to make major purchases. In times past, you couldn't buy a car or house with bad credit. However, with good credit you typically got the same rate as everyone else. That has all changed.

Red Dog Mine settles water lawsuit Fri, 16 May 2008 00:40:29 ADT
A trial in the multimillion-dollar lawsuit over water pollution violations by the Red Dog, Alaska's largest mine, has been canceled.

Anchor Point man arrested after marijuana farm raided Fri, 16 May 2008 13:33:05 ADT
Investigators serving a search warrant on several buildings in Anchor Point on Thursday discovered two marijuana gardens containing hundreds of plants, according to Alaska State Troopers. Upon arriving at Sarge's Shop on Sunshine Place, investigators with several law enforcement agencies discovered 323 marijuana plants and 182 nonrooted starter plants, troopers said in a press release. They also found a quarter-pound of packaged weed, packaging material, two scales, 25 firearms and assorted growing equipment.

Slow job growth signals weaker Alaska economy Fri, 16 May 2008 11:22:10 ADT
Alaska's unemployment rate held steady in April, the state Department of Labor reported.

Alaskans' pain comes in gallons Fri, 16 May 2008 00:17:57 ADT
At gas stations from Muldoon to Huffman, drivers gasped Thursday when the scrolling numbers at the pump came to rest. Filling up a car cost around $60. A truck? Try $100.

Palin wants to give Alaskans $100 a month to use on energy Fri, 16 May 2008 00:17:47 ADT
Gov. Sarah Palin is proposing an energy cost relief plan to give Alaskans $100-a-month debit cards and pour state dollars into electric utilities so they'll slash their bills to ratepayers.

Anchorage woman is lone Nenana Ice Classic winner Fri, 16 May 2008 00:17:37 ADT
When Colleen Cloutier first heard she may have won the Nenana Ice Classic last week, she jumped out of bed to check her entry.

Mat-Maid audit says payments to 4 farmers were wrong Fri, 16 May 2008 00:40:15 ADT
WASILLA -- The overseers of Matanuska Maid dairy were wrong to give nearly $40,000 to four dairy farmers in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough after the state-owned creamery shut down, according to state audit results released Wednesday.

Conveyor crushes employee Fri, 16 May 2008 00:40:03 ADT
An asphalt company worker was seriously injured Thursday when his head and chest were crushed in a conveyor belt, Anchorage police and firefighters said.

Serial robber grows bolder Fri, 16 May 2008 00:40:33 ADT
A gun-wielding robber who has held up 15 businesses during the past four weeks continues to elude capture, leading Anchorage police to ask for the public's help in identifying him.

Drunken driver who killed man guilty of murder Fri, 16 May 2008 00:40:07 ADT
A drunken driver who fled police, ran two red lights and killed another driver was convicted Thursday of second-degree murder, according to the Anchorage district attorney.

Jim Clark's law license suspended Fri, 16 May 2008 00:40:00 ADT
The Alaska Supreme Court on Thursday suspended the law license of Jim Clark, chief of staff to former Gov. Frank Murkowski.

Firefighting open house Saturday Fri, 16 May 2008 02:55:37 ADT
PALMER -- The state's Mat-Su District Forestry Office is inviting the public to an open house Saturday to view a display of firefighting equipment and aircraft used to suppress wildfires in Alaska.

Alaska Airlines offers apology Fri, 16 May 2008 02:54:37 ADT
JUNEAU -- Alaska Airlines has apologized to the Juneau International Airport Board for a letter asking the airport manager to delay plans to expand the terminal.

Cooper Landing gains moose hunt Fri, 16 May 2008 02:53:45 ADT
KENAI -- Residents of Cooper Landing will be able to join residents from Ninilchik, Port Graham, Nanwelak and Seldovia to harvest moose on Kenai Peninsula federal lands.

Coast Guard rescue brings award Fri, 16 May 2008 00:44:19 ADT
KODIAK -- The crew of the Coast Guard cutter Munro was honored with the Coast Guard's unit commendation award for the rescue of 20 members of the Alaska Ranger.

Community profile: Excursion Inlet Fri, 16 May 2008 00:40:25 ADT
POPULATION: 8 (2006)

Some rural communities pushed to the edge by high cost of fuel Fri, 16 May 2008 00:17:58 ADT
Last winter, old people in Emmonak sometimes brought six-gallon plastic jugs to the tank farm at 20 below. They would pull the jug home on a sled, carrying enough stove oil to heat their house for the rest of the week.

Airline wants airport work to stop Thu, 15 May 2008 00:30:03 ADT
JUNEAU -- Alaska Airlines wants airport terminal work in Juneau to stop because it says Juneau is a shrinking community.

Today's gold, gas, oil and zinc prices Thu, 15 May 2008 14:28:39 ADT
The price of North Slope oil sold on West Coast open markets closed Thursday at $124.12 a barrel, down 10 cents for the day.

BP reports a small leak at Prudhoe Bay Wed, 14 May 2008 22:45:52 ADT
JUNEAU -- BP said Wednesday it reported a small oil leak that occurred while attempting to bring a well back online earlier this week at the nation's largest oil field.

Chugach Adventure Guides merging with Lower 48 company Wed, 14 May 2008 22:45:51 ADT
Chugach Adventure Guides of Girdwood said it is merging with a leading Lower 48 heli-ski operator, Sun Valley Heli-Ski Guides of Sun Valley, Idaho, and they are launching an international adventure travel company called Epic, which will be based in Jackson, Wyo.

Business people Wed, 14 May 2008 22:45:50 ADT
• Karen Bitzer has joined Alaska 2-1-1 as project director. Bitzer will lead the daily operations of Alaska 2-1-1, United Way's free, confidential, statewide health and human services information and referral system. Alaska 2-1-1 connects clients to the health and human services help they need. Bitzer has an extensive social services background. Most recently, she served as special assistant to the Alaska Rural Justice and Law Enforcement Commission.

Chugiak's Kelter honored Fri, 16 May 2008 01:05:34 ADT
Chugiak High School's standout forward Alev Kelter has been named the 2007-08 Gatorade Alaska Girls Soccer Player of the Year.

Ferguson named Nanooks hockey coach Fri, 16 May 2008 01:05:44 ADT
Dallas Ferguson had the interim tag removed from his job title Thursday as the UAF Nanooks hired him as their permanent head coach. He becomes the eighth head coach in the program's 28-year history at the NCAA level.

APU's Flora earns national coach award Fri, 16 May 2008 01:05:36 ADT
Erik Flora, head coach at Alaska Pacific University's Nordic Ski Center, has been honored as the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association's Cross Country Domestic Coach of the Year and Development Coach of the Year.

Three Alaskans bring home third place Fri, 16 May 2008 03:30:48 ADT
Three members of the Anchorage Gymnastics Association competed at the Men's Junior National Gymnastics Championships May 8-11 in Battle Creek, Mich.

Clarke leads the nation in shot put Fri, 16 May 2008 01:05:25 ADT
When Bartlett behemoth Jordan Clarke steps into the shot put ring this morning on his home track, local track fans will be able to witness the kind of athlete who shows up once a generation.

Mohwinkel-Fleming, Novakovich win Fri, 16 May 2008 03:29:50 ADT
Matt Novakovich turned in a time of 22 minutes, 21 seconds to win the expert men's division in the Moose Run Time Trial on Wednesday.

Fundraising torch run takes place Saturday Fri, 16 May 2008 03:28:32 ADT
Seventeen communities across Alaska will simultaneously participate in the 2008 Alaska Law Enforcement Torch Run and Pledge Drive on Saturday.

Hawes, Jurasek run to wins in Do-Run-Run Fri, 16 May 2008 03:27:20 ADT
Dustin Hawes ran the four-mile Do-Run-Run in 22 minutes, 11 seconds Wednesday to post a comfortable win.

Chugiak 10, South 0 Fri, 16 May 2008 01:05:39 ADT
Mattie Bookbinder was 2 for 2 with a double, four RBIs and a run scored as the Mustangs prevailed at Albrecht Fields on Thursday.

West 1, Chugiak 0 Fri, 16 May 2008 03:35:31 ADT
Suwat Dyphibane scored in the 20th minute and Daniel Senner recorded the shutout as West prevailed Thursday at Anchorage Football Stadium.

South 11, Bartlett 1 Fri, 16 May 2008 03:34:09 ADT
Whitney Velez had four goals and Carly Butcher added a pair as South thumped Bartlett at Dimond on Thursday.

Dimond 17, E. River 0 Fri, 16 May 2008 03:32:52 ADT
Trevor Riske went 3 for 3 with a double, triple, three runs scored and three RBIs as Dimond won in five innings Thursday at South Anchorage Ballfields. Nolan Olson added a double, triple and two RBIs in the win.

In the area Fri, 16 May 2008 01:05:28 ADT
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Hickel, Maisey top fields at Kidz Mile Thu, 15 May 2008 01:00:41 ADT
Zoe Hickel and Andrew Maisey picked up overall wins at the sixth annual Skinny Raven Kidz Mile at Wendler Middle School on Wednesday.

Agrusa named new coach for Kenai Bears Thu, 15 May 2008 00:59:00 ADT
The Kenai River Brown Bears on Tuesday named Michigan native Brent Agrusa as their new coach, the junior hockey team's announced.

Chugiak 2, Eagle River 1 Thu, 15 May 2008 01:07:38 ADT
Tyler Scott scored on a 40-yard chip shot over the goalkeeper's head late in the second half Wednesday to propel Chugiak to a 2-1 road win.

South 12, East 0 Thu, 15 May 2008 01:05:17 ADT
The Wolverines sent their veterans out in style during Wednesday's Senior Night at Anchorage Football Stadium.

East 6, Service 1 Thu, 15 May 2008 01:02:26 ADT
Trinity Ieremia launched a solo home over the left-center field fence, and Amanda Ng pitched a complete game Wednesday to key the T-birds.

Musselwhite, harmonica show staying power of blues Fri, 16 May 2008 01:17:30 ADT
The thing about the blues is they're persistent. They don't woo you with flamboyance so much as charm you by sticking around.

Wynonna will perform at Elmendorf air show Fri, 16 May 2008 00:39:45 ADT
Nashville is sending its most recognizable redhead to Anchorage on June 27.

Trees likely doomed after moose strip their bark Wed, 14 May 2008 22:49:16 ADT
Q. Just wondering if anything can be done for our May Day trees, which two moose stripped of bark on Sunday. ... The bark has been stripped all the way to the ground from a height of about 7 feet.

Solving the puzzles of spring Wed, 14 May 2008 22:49:12 ADT
One of the trends I notice while traveling is the exponential growth in the popularity of sudoku. Take the walk down the aisle to the bathroom. Is half the flight to Seattle working on sudoku puzzles? Another large percentage does crosswords.

In brief: Family Dates Wed, 14 May 2008 22:49:17 ADT
Willow Crest Elementary School World Wide Family Gathering, 5:30-7:30 p.m. today, school playground, 1004 W. Tudor Road. Celebrate diversity in the community with folk dances, awards, carnival booths and food prepared by local firefighters. Sponsored by Costco-Dimond, 21st Century Afterschool Program and Willow Crest Elementary PTA. Free. (742-1000)

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