News 2008-05-21 Andanh.com

Jewel Lake death not a homicide Wed, 21 May 2008 14:22:57 ADT
The mysterious death of a woman found on the deck of a Jewel Lake home in March was not a homicide as originally suspected.

Burn permits suspended in Anchorage Wed, 21 May 2008 13:17:22 ADT
The Anchorage Fire Department has suspended all burn permits until further notice because of dry weather, persistent winds and rising temperatures.

Juneau residents start opening electric bills Wed, 21 May 2008 09:57:16 ADT
Juneau residents are starting to get their electric bills -- and the new rates aren't pretty.

Kenai winds to pick up this afternoon Wed, 21 May 2008 11:20:06 ADT
A fire burning between Ninilchik and Anchor Point is holding at about 300 acres and is about 20 percent contained, a Division of Forestry officials said late this morning.

Today's oil, gas, gold and zinc prices Wed, 21 May 2008 14:18:51 ADT
The price of North Slope oil sold on West Coast open markets closed Wednesday at $133.17 a barrel, up $4.10 cents for the day.

BP improving safety in US, monitor says Tue, 20 May 2008 23:31:29 ADT
Oil giant BP, criticized for a cavalier attitude toward safety after a deadly 2005 plant explosion, is making substantial progress in improving safety at its U.S. operations, according to a report by an independent monitor.

Two won't return to UAA basketball team Wed, 21 May 2008 00:51:31 ADT
They were already losing five seniors, including four starters. Now the Seawolves have to replace two more veterans they expected back. The UAA men's basketball coach Rusty Osborne confirmed Tuesday that junior starter Cameron Burney and junior reserve Doug Hardy will not return for the 2008-09 season.

Alaska delegation pushes for avalanche monitoring Wed, 21 May 2008 00:08:33 ADT
Alaska's entire congressional delegation is behind legislation that would improve federal avalanche monitoring and prevention. U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, introduced a bill that would require federal agencies to monitor avalanche threats on federal land throughout the United States.

Oil prices pass $132 after supplies drop Wed, 21 May 2008 09:40:42 ADT
NEW YORK -- Oil prices bolted to a new record above $132 a barrel Wednesday after the government reported that supplies of crude oil and gasoline fell unexpectedly last week. And crude's rise in the futures market again pressured consumers by pulling prices at the pump higher -- a gallon of regular gas rose overnight to a new record above $3.80 a gallon.

Valley commuter rail gains riders as gasoline prices rise Wed, 21 May 2008 00:01:24 ADT
WASILLA -- Carpenter Eric Wolford, 30, for nine years has commuted to work at Anchorage job sites.

Peninsula wildfire is expanding explosively Wed, 21 May 2008 00:01:20 ADT
A wildfire burning on the Kenai Peninsula exploded in size Tuesday, jumping sixfold from 50 acres to 300 in a matter of hours as it crept uncomfortably close to some buildings, according to the Alaska Division of Forestry.

IM testing may not be ending Wed, 21 May 2008 00:01:17 ADT
Thought you'd seen the last of the city anti-pollution program that makes you get your car tested every two years?

API doesn't want patient to go free Wed, 21 May 2008 00:07:43 ADT
A state judge is forcing Alaska Psychiatric Institute to plan for the release of a patient considered potentially dangerous by psychiatrists and not ready for life outside.

Complaint against LeDoux dismissed Wed, 21 May 2008 00:09:34 ADT
The legislative ethics committee has dismissed a complaint against Kodiak state Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux but said it strongly felt she created an "appearance of impropriety" by having the City of Unalaska pay for her former staffer's trip to that community.

Matanuska Maid items up for sale Wed, 21 May 2008 00:09:51 ADT
WASILLA -- A bit of Alaska history goes on the auction block today and Thursday.

Polar bear advocates attempt to curb emissions Wed, 21 May 2008 00:07:49 ADT
Conservation groups announced Tuesday they are challenging Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne's attempt to limit collateral economic damage from listing polar bears as a threatened species.

Obstetrician says hospital canceled her privileges Wed, 21 May 2008 00:10:14 ADT
Providence Alaska Medical Center has withdrawn hospital obstetric care privileges for Dr. Colleen Murphy, according to Murphy, a popular women's health advocate whose turbulent career has often made local headlines.

Patients rate Alaska hospitals Wed, 21 May 2008 00:09:07 ADT
What hospital would you choose to go to if you were suffering a little chest pain, or fighting to breathe, or about to give birth to a baby -- and somehow could choose any facility in Alaska?

Kenai Borough upgrades 911 system Thursday Wed, 21 May 2008 00:09:15 ADT
KENAI -- The Kenai Peninsula Borough's 911 system is getting a major upgrade.

Wynonna concert to go global Wed, 21 May 2008 00:07:56 ADT
Plans were unveiled at a press conference Tuesday for broadcasting Wynonna Judd's upcoming Anchorage performance around the state and to the world.

Bailey served Alaska's Girl Scouts Wed, 21 May 2008 00:08:41 ADT
Marjory S. Bailey, 90, died May 17, 2008, in Anchorage.

Brush fire put out near Eagle River bridge Wed, 21 May 2008 00:08:25 ADT
EAGLE RIVER -- A brush fire near an Eagle River bridge Tuesday evening was extinguished after firefighters attacked the blaze by air and fought their way through brush to reach it, according to the Anchorage Fire Department.

Runway plan gets public hearing Wed, 21 May 2008 00:29:32 ADT
Plans to build an additional north-south runway at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport will be discussed at a public meeting tonight.

'Amazing Race' looks for teams Wed, 21 May 2008 00:27:45 ADT
The CBS reality show "The Amazing Race" plans to hold a casting call in Anchorage for two-person teams to compete in the show's 14th edition.

Company denied Cook Inlet leases Tue, 20 May 2008 23:31:30 ADT
The state has denied a request to more than double the size of the Corsair unit in the waters of Cook Inlet, arguing that expanding the unit operated by Pacific Energy Resources would be like "warehousing" undeveloped leases.

Inside Alaska business Tue, 20 May 2008 23:31:29 ADT
City, operator study improving golf course

Business people Tue, 20 May 2008 23:31:28 ADT
Anchorage-based advertising and public relations firm Northwest Strategies has hired Chris Munroe as vice president of business development. His responsibilities include generating new business leads for NWS, including marketing the company's new Web development division. Munroe most recently was general sales manager for KIMO-TV. NWS operates as a full-service marketing and communications company.

Tuesday's oil, gas, gold and zinc prices Tue, 20 May 2008 14:28:10 ADT
The price of North Slope oil sold on West Coast open markets closed Tuesday at $129.07 a barrel, up $2.02 for the day.

Enstar budgets $6 million for 'bullet' gas line Mon, 19 May 2008 23:41:04 ADT
Enstar Natural Gas Co. plans to spend $6 million over the next eight months to gather information about its proposed bullet line to Anchorage.

Anadarko strikes out in North Slope exploration Mon, 19 May 2008 23:41:02 ADT
After reviewing logs and finding "no commercial hydrocarbons," Anadarko Petroleum plugged its Jacob's Ladder well this winter, the company said.

US airlines made it through 2007 without one death Tue, 20 May 2008 00:10:43 ADT
WASHINGTON -- No one died during 2007 in accidents on large scheduled U.S. airlines and smaller commuter aircraft, and deaths in private plane accidents dropped to 491, their lowest total in more than 40 years, the government reported Wednesday.

Monday's oil, gas, gold and zinc prices Mon, 19 May 2008 15:15:17 ADT
The price of North Slope oil sold on West Coast open markets closed at $127.05 a barrel on Monday, an increase of 76 cents from Friday's price.

New blood bests field in eight-mile race Wed, 21 May 2008 00:51:28 ADT
Neither Holly Brooks or Patrick Stinson had won a local footrace of note until Tuesday night, when they blazed under blue skies and stamped their names along some of the area's most noteworthy trail- and mountain-running champions.

Alaskan invited to USA hockey camp Wed, 21 May 2008 00:51:20 ADT
Defensman Cori Bassett of Anchorage, the former Dimond star now a standout at Harvard, is among 34 women who have been invited to USA Hockey's Women's Under-22 Camp next month in Lake Placid, N.Y.

Kelly Cup finals begin Saturday Wed, 21 May 2008 01:09:18 ADT
The Las Vegas Wranglers will try to extend the National Conference's postseason dominance when they battle for the ECHL's Kelly Cup, begins Saturday.

Chugiak 5, West 3 Wed, 21 May 2008 01:17:07 ADT
Casey Spink pitched four innings of no-hit ball in relief and struck out four to help the Mustangs slip past West in Tuesday's Cook Inlet Conference game at Oberg Fields.

East 1, Dimond 0 Wed, 21 May 2008 01:14:23 ADT
East's Amanda Ng went the distance Monday, tossing seven scoreless innings and striking out eight to blank Dimond at Albrecht Fields.

Five sign national letters of intent Wed, 21 May 2008 01:12:42 ADT
Five Southcentral basketball players have signed national letters of intent to play in college next season.

Aces captain's sweater is part of online auction Wed, 21 May 2008 01:11:00 ADT
Aces captain Matt Shasby's No. 41 sweater is among the 25 worn by the captains of each ECHL team that are being auctioned to benefit the Professional Hockey Players' Association.

Freel takes state shooting title Wed, 21 May 2008 01:07:14 ADT
Tyler Freel scored 758 of 800 possible points last weekend to win Alaska Rifle Club's State Service Rifle Championship at Fort Richardson.

On deck in local sports Wed, 21 May 2008 00:51:14 ADT
BASEBALL

In the area Wed, 21 May 2008 00:51:17 ADT
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South 12, Service 1 Tue, 20 May 2008 01:05:12 ADT
Varea Costello belted three doubles and Trevor Allred struck out eight as South cruised Monday at South Anchorage Ballfields.

Seawolves sign trio Tue, 20 May 2008 01:00:13 ADT
UAA announced Monday that the Seawolves have added three newcomers -- middle blocker Ashley Bates, defensive specialist Stacie Meisner and setter Calli Scott -- to the next year's team. All three players are junior-college transfers who will be juniors in eligibility.

Chugiak 9, Service 1 Tue, 20 May 2008 01:01:45 ADT
Kayleigh Vergnetti went 2 for 3 with a triple, three RBIs and three runs socred to power Chugiak on Monday at Albrech Fields.

Lengenfelter wins raceway opener Tue, 20 May 2008 00:58:32 ADT
Gene Lengenfelter won the open air classification Sunday as Alaska Raceway Park held its first points race of the season.

Sanford still leads Homer derby Tue, 20 May 2008 00:49:37 ADT
Karl Sanford remains in the lead of the Homer Halibut Jackpot Derby with his 128.8-pound haul.

Salmon slow to hit nets on Copper River flats Tue, 20 May 2008 23:36:04 ADT
Another 12-hour harvest of Copper River kings and sockeyes took place Monday, but the fish still seem reluctant to swim into the nets.

In brief: Hot licks (5/21/08) Tue, 20 May 2008 23:36:04 ADT
Cooking classes

Find sense of community with click of your needles Mon, 19 May 2008 23:47:16 ADT
This week I was reminded that everyone has a different idea of the meaning of "community" and that there are all kinds of communities within the larger one. Just what makes a group of people a community?

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