News 2008-05-18 Andanh.com

State's largest caribou herd shrinking Sat, 17 May 2008 21:53:34 ADT
Alaska's largest caribou herd shrank by more than 20 percent between 2003 and 2007, according to a new count from the state Department of Fish and Game.

Reserarchers find more people suffering wasp stings in Alaska Sat, 17 May 2008 21:47:55 ADT
Two Alaska researchers have determined, and reported this month in the Alaska Epidemiology Bulletin, that insect stings in Alaska have been increasing steadily this decade. And they're occurring farther north.

Grass fire extinguished at Fort Richardson Sat, 17 May 2008 15:11:58 ADT
Anchorage firefighters extinguished a small grass fire that began when a marker ball on a power line caught fire at about 11:30 a.m. today.

Legislators question Palin's plan Sat, 17 May 2008 00:34:14 ADT
Lawmakers responded with skepticism Friday to Gov. Sarah Palin's new idea for $100-a-month energy vouchers. But few seemed ready to trumpet outright opposition to a popular governor proposing to give away money in an election year.

Feds plan NPR-A lease sale Sat, 17 May 2008 01:23:59 ADT
The Interior Department said Friday it's ready to move forward with an oil and gas lease sale covering nearly 4 million acres in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.

Alaska's unemployment rate holds steady Sat, 17 May 2008 01:24:01 ADT
Alaska's unemployment rate held steady in April, the state Department of Labor reported.

Bartlett shot putter heaves his way into national record book Sat, 17 May 2008 00:34:12 ADT
Once you get beyond gaping at Jordan Clarke's size -- his 6 feet, 4 inches and 280 pounds look firmer than the concrete pad of the throwing ring from which he launches his sublime shot puts -- you notice he is a conversation killer.

Tribute to the fallen Sat, 17 May 2008 00:34:10 ADT
Amanda Dodson lost her fiance, Jason Corbett, in Iraq over a year ago, and since then she has been through her share of military ceremonies. She has heard recorded versions of the national anthem and watched rounds fired in his honor. She knows the trumpet's reverie.

Judge tosses Stevens' fine Sat, 17 May 2008 00:34:16 ADT
A Superior Court judge has ruled the Alaska Public Offices Commission erred when it found that former Senate President Ben Steven violated state law by failing to disclose the clients of one of this consulting firms, Advance North.

4 candidates, minus Young, greet council Sat, 17 May 2008 00:47:53 ADT
All four candidates gunning for Don Young's seat in the U.S. House made their case Friday night for why voters should choose them over the 18-term incumbent.

Police nab suspect in armed robberies Sat, 17 May 2008 00:48:03 ADT
Police arrested a 28-year-old Anchorage man Friday they believe is connected to a string of stickups over the past four weeks.

Ketchikan mayor claims DOT is playing road favorites Sat, 17 May 2008 00:47:59 ADT
JUNEAU -- Ketchikan Mayor Bob Weinstein says project cost estimates by the state transportation department's Southeast Region are not consistent and favor prospective work outside his city.

Tip leads to arrest on marijuana charges Sat, 17 May 2008 00:47:46 ADT
ANCHOR POINT -- A man accused of running a marijuana growing operation on the Kenai Peninsula appeared in court Friday on four counts of misconduct involving a controlled substance, Alaska State Troopers said.

Chinese relief fund accepting donations Sat, 17 May 2008 00:53:49 ADT
The Alaska Chinese Association has established a China Earthquake Relief Fund and members will accept donations from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at the Saturday Market downtown.

Turn taken too fast puts truck in office, driver in hospital Sat, 17 May 2008 00:47:56 ADT
A driver plowed through a utility pole and into a building in West Anchorage on Friday night, snapping the pole in half, destroying his truck and landing himself in the hospital with serious injuries, according to Anchorage police.

Corrections Sat, 17 May 2008 00:47:34 ADT
A calendar listing on Page 4 of Friday's Play gave an incorrect start time for the Winners' Recital of the Anchorage Concert Chorus Vocal Scholarship Competition. The event begins at 7 p.m. today in the UAA Fine Arts Building Recital Hall.

Shell executive to talk about plans in Alaska Sat, 17 May 2008 01:23:58 ADT
Rick Fox, Alaska asset manager for Shell Exploration and Production, will speak at the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce luncheon about the oil company's plans and projects in the state. The luncheon is at noon Monday in the Egan Center. Go to www.anchoragechamber.org for more information.

Friday's oil, gas, gold, zinc prices Fri, 16 May 2008 14:43:33 ADT
The price of North Slope oil sold on West Coast open markets closed Friday at $126.29 a barrel, up $2.17 for the day.

West's Keegan makes history Sat, 17 May 2008 01:11:06 ADT
Shoshana Keegan thought it would be pretty cool to win a fourth straight 3,200-meter conference track title. Figured it would mark a proud accomplishment. Pegged it a nice reward for all her hard work -- and maybe even sort of noteworthy, although she's way humble about individual accolades.

Moore begins fourth WNBA season Sat, 17 May 2008 01:11:10 ADT
Almost every day, Jessica Moore is reminded just how far she is from her hometown of Palmer.

Randall, APU collect more skiing honors Sat, 17 May 2008 01:11:13 ADT
Anchorage's Kikkan Randall has been named U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association Cross Country Athlete of the Year. Alaska Pacific University's Nordic Ski Center, Randall's home base, has been honored as the Cross Country Club of the Year.

Dunbar tops Parisien in 3,200-meter battle Sat, 17 May 2008 01:11:15 ADT
The showdown between Kodiak's Trevor Dunbar and Palmer's Jake Parisien keeps getting faster.

UAA announces its 2008 schedule Sat, 17 May 2008 02:07:40 ADT
UAA unveiled its 2008 volleyball schedule on Friday. The slate -- the first for new head coach Chris Green -- includes 13 home appearances.

Two Alaskans among three UAF signings Sat, 17 May 2008 02:06:15 ADT
Mason King, the 2008 Daily News Class 1A/2A Player of the Year from Bristol Bay, is one of three players set to join the UAF Nanooks men's basketball team this fall.

Rondy honored by sled dog association Sat, 17 May 2008 02:04:55 ADT
The Fur Rendezvous Open World Championship has been named the Event of the Year by the International Sled Dog Racing Association in the Unlimited Class Sprint division, the group announced Friday.

Local group assumes control of AGC Sat, 17 May 2008 02:03:04 ADT
The Cleek Corporation, a local group headed by Rich Sayers, has received approval from the city to operate Anchorage Golf Course this season.

Moore, Brown prevail Sat, 17 May 2008 02:00:10 ADT
Ian Moore and Ellyn Brown raced to the fastest times on the 4.6-kilometer course Wednesday night in the Arctic Orienteering Race at Hilltop Ski Area.

West 6, Service 5 Sat, 17 May 2008 01:58:09 ADT
Kyle Kosinski scored twice as West built an early lead, then rallied for the one-run win at South Anchorage Ballfields.

Service 2, Bartlett 1 Sat, 17 May 2008 01:54:11 ADT
Kelly Bray's diving header goal in the last minute of regulation Friday lifted Service to victory at Anchorage Football Stadium and put the Cougars into third place in the Cook Inlet Conference standings.

Madcap British revue well worth the price Sat, 17 May 2008 01:27:21 ADT
If you snicker at "Monty Python," you'll howl at "Good Evening." Once a Year Theater Company's production of the Tony-winning comedy revue has the bounce, silliness, randy puns and wacky, wicked wit associated with the British music hall tradition. It also has longtime local funnyman John Fraser in the script he was born to perform.

In brief: Matters of Faith Sat, 17 May 2008 01:27:20 ADT
RUMMAGE SALE: Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3201 Turnagain St., will have a sale to benefit the Alliance from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. For details, call Shirley at 563-4499.

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