News 2008-05-28 Andanh.com

State can't wait for producers to build gas line, Palin team says Wed, 28 May 2008 19:01:32 ADT
The state can't afford not to support TransCanada Corp.'s proposal for a natural gas pipeline, Gov. Sarah Palin and her aides said Wednesday.

Protection sought for seals threatened by warming Wed, 28 May 2008 16:30:06 ADT
Fresh off a successful campaign to have polar bears designated a threatened species, a conservation group has petitioned to get the same protection for the bears' main prey.

Woman charged in man's death during alleged drug deal Wed, 28 May 2008 14:04:11 ADT
A woman accused of killing a man during a drug deal that went sour this spring has been arrested on charges of second-degree murder and first-degree robbery.

Switchblade smuggler arrested at Canadian border Wed, 28 May 2008 10:08:16 ADT
A Californian bound for Alaska was charged at the Canadian border with smuggling 1,085 switchblade knives. He was fined $2,500 and also paid $6,500 in civil penalties.

Today's oil, gas, gold, zinc prices Wed, 28 May 2008 15:24:26 ADT
The price of North Slope oil sold on West Coast open markets closed Wednesday at $131.03 a barrel, up $2.18 for the day.

Juneau pitcher earns player of year honors Wed, 28 May 2008 09:29:21 ADT
Senior pitcher Joe Kohan of Juneau-Douglas High was named the Gatorade Alaska Baseball Player of the Year on Wednesday.

Alaska may be finish line for 1,000-mile canoe race Wed, 28 May 2008 00:15:50 ADT
Already home to the world's longest sled dog, snowmachine and riverboat races, Alaska may become the finish line for the world's longest canoe and kayak race.

Beware the beavers in East Anchorage lake Wed, 28 May 2008 00:01:45 ADT
Even by beaver standards the critters living at University Lake are busy, busy, busy.

Palin figures big benefits from TransCanada Wed, 28 May 2008 00:01:32 ADT
The Palin administration Tuesday unveiled figures showing potentially fabulous profits should a Canadian company carry out its proposal to build a natural gas pipeline.

Could Stevens and Young be indicted so close to elections? Wed, 28 May 2008 00:01:48 ADT
Campaigning under the cloud of federal investigations is tough enough, but could Sen. Ted Stevens or Rep. Don Young have the added worries of an indictment before they face the voters? Would prosecutors wait until after the election to bring charges to avoid the appearance of meddling in Alaska politics?

Lawmakers get earful at meeting on prisons Wed, 28 May 2008 00:15:58 ADT
Corrections officers packed a downtown Anchorage meeting room to standing room only and applauded when Fairbanks Republican Rep. Jay Ramras publicly admonished Corrections commissioner Joe Schmidt.

Search continues for missing climbers Wed, 28 May 2008 00:15:44 ADT
National Park Service rangers resumed their search Tuesday for two overdue Japanese climbers who were attempting to reach the summit of Mount McKinley up the challenging Cassin Ridge.

Car racers don't let gas prices stop them Tue, 27 May 2008 23:17:05 ADT
When a few members of a local sports car club were laying out a rally course Friday they feared it was going to be a dusty affair.

Alaska ranks 41st in child health care and coverage Wed, 28 May 2008 00:16:30 ADT
WASHINGTON -- Children who live in the Northeast and Upper Midwest get better health care, on average, than those in the South and Southwest, according to a study by a private foundation released today.

Group will sue to list walrus as threatened Wed, 28 May 2008 00:16:03 ADT
A conservation group gave notice Tuesday that it will sue to force federal action on a petition to list the Pacific walrus as a threatened species because of threats from global warming and offshore petroleum development.

Abood livened legislature in '80s Wed, 28 May 2008 00:16:24 ADT
Former Alaska state legislator Mitch Abood died of cancer at an assisted living facility over the weekend, according to Kehl's Forest Lawn Mortuary. He was 87.

Part of Fifth Avenue to close this weekend Wed, 28 May 2008 00:15:39 ADT
Fifth Avenue (Glenn Highway) will be closed this weekend from Gambell Street to Boniface Parkway for roadwork on one of the city's busiest streets, state transportation officials say. The closure will begin at 8 p.m. Friday and continue until 6 a.m. Monday, according to a written release from the state Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.

State ferry Columbia under repair after fire Wed, 28 May 2008 00:16:41 ADT
A weekend engine fire sent the Alaska state ferry Columbia to Ketchikan for repairs.

Man drowns after flipping his canoe Wed, 28 May 2008 00:34:07 ADT
KENAI -- A Kenai man drowned Monday evening after his canoe flipped in a small lake on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska State Troopers said Tuesday.

Officials investigate suspicious dump fire Wed, 28 May 2008 00:31:45 ADT
RUBY -- The Ruby dump burned last Friday, prompting an investigation into a fire Alaska State Troopers are calling suspicious.

Suspect in violent home invasion caught Wed, 28 May 2008 00:28:14 ADT
FAIRBANKS -- A burglar who entered a Fairbanks home and assaulted an occupant was caught shortly afterward still inside the home, Alaska State Troopers said.

Driver charged with DUI, gun offense Wed, 28 May 2008 00:26:18 ADT
SEWARD -- The driver of a speeding pickup who refused to stop for Alaska State Troopers skirted another vehicle in his flight and forced the other driver off the road.

Community profile Wed, 28 May 2008 00:17:02 ADT
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GCI stock may lose market listing Wed, 28 May 2008 01:15:06 ADT
Anchorage telecommunications company GCI said Tuesday that its stock could be dropped from its listing with the Nasdaq Stock Market.

Commercial fishermen ask for fuel relief Wed, 28 May 2008 01:43:22 ADT
The high price of fuel is sending commercial fishermen to Congress for relief.

After fast rise, zinc drops below $1 a pound Wed, 28 May 2008 01:15:09 ADT
World zinc prices closed below $1 a pound Tuesday for the first time in more than two years. Zinc is most valuable mineral mined in Alaska.

Assembly seeks to define borough's place in tourism Tue, 27 May 2008 23:17:43 ADT
WASILLA -- Tourist traffic to the Matanuska-Susitna Borough is up, making tourism a growing sector of the local economy.

Business in brief Wed, 28 May 2008 01:15:08 ADT
Governor announces board appointments

Tuesday's oil, gas, gold, zinc prices Tue, 27 May 2008 15:17:41 ADT
The price of North Slope oil sold on West Coast open markets closed Tuesday at $128.85 a barrel, down $3.34 from Friday's price. The U.S. natural gas price, at the Lower 48's Henry Hub, was $11.85 per million BTU on Tuesday, up 26 cents from Friday's price.

Dimond pitcher strikes out 10 to beat West Wed, 28 May 2008 00:54:27 ADT
Kayli Thompson pitched a three-hitter and struck out 10 Tuesday night to lift Dimond to a six-inning victory over West at the Delaney Park Strip.

State soccer tourney kicks off today Wed, 28 May 2008 00:54:24 ADT
The South boys and Chugiak girls open defense of their state titles when the state tournament kicks off today.

7-run inning propels South over East Wed, 28 May 2008 01:02:05 ADT
A.J. Willis and Chris Schierhorn blasted run-scoring doubles and South erupted for eight hits in a seven-run sixth inning Tuesday night to beat East 9-6 in prep baseball action at the South Anchorage Ballfields.

UAA women's basketball adds trio of recruits Wed, 28 May 2008 01:13:28 ADT
UAA women's basketball coach Tim Moser on Tuesday announced he has added three players for next season -- a 6-foot-4 center who is a transfer from Division I, a scoring guard from California's junior college ranks and a high-school guard from Wisconsin.

Ketchikan star headed to Oral Roberts Wed, 28 May 2008 01:11:23 ADT
Ketchikan center Damen Bell-Holter, a two-time, first-team all-state selection, has signed to play college basketball at Oral Roberts University in Oklahoma.

10 Alaskans headed to camps in New York Wed, 28 May 2008 01:09:39 ADT
Ten Alaska girls have been selected to represent the Pacific District at various USA Hockey Player Development Camps in New York this summer.

Prockish claims Top Eliminator class Wed, 28 May 2008 01:07:26 ADT
Toni Prockish of Anchorage won the Top Eliminator class in both days of racing over the Memorial Day weekend at Alaska Raceway Park.

In the area Wed, 28 May 2008 00:54:22 ADT
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Cook Inlet opens to salmon harvest Wed, 28 May 2008 01:38:46 ADT
The lower Cook Inlet commercial salmon season opened Monday, and Cade Smith of Fishermans Express was there to oversee the catch that comes to his store in downtown Anchorage.

In brief: Hot licks (5/28/08) Wed, 28 May 2008 01:19:19 ADT
Cooking classes

Prescription drug story needed more facts Wed, 28 May 2008 09:28:00 EST
Katie Doyle's statements in the Empire's May 14 article, "Center addresses prescription drug use," make good copy, but when they're the only numbers in the whole article, that's bad journalism.

Energy adviser seeks solutions in Southeast Wed, 28 May 2008 09:28:00 EST
Gov. Sarah Palin's top energy advisor came to Juneau on Tuesday, looking for answers to the state's difficult energy questions.

Permanent fund may look into a new location Wed, 28 May 2008 09:28:00 EST
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp.'s trustees this week will hear a proposal for studying a move of the fund's headquarters from Juneau to Anchorage. The trustees are meeting in Anchorage today and Thursday, and will hear the proposal Thursday.

Harborview students earn 'promotion' Wed, 28 May 2008 09:28:00 EST
School's out for summer today for about 5,000 Juneau School District students.

Ferry Columbia out of service after 'minor' generator fire Wed, 28 May 2008 09:28:00 EST
A generator fire on Sunday aboard the ferry Columbia forced it to divert from a trip to Juneau and return to Ketchikan for repairs, ferry system officials said Tuesday.

Juneau anglers allowed four kings per day under new limit Wed, 28 May 2008 09:28:00 EST
From California to Alaska, fishermen are suffering from a dearth of king salmon and the hard management decisions that have resulted. In Juneau, though, the usual healthy rush of hatchery kings keep daily sport bag limits much higher.

Juneau Assembly approves some school renovation funding Wed, 28 May 2008 09:28:00 EST
The Juneau Assembly approved an ordinance Tuesday to transfer $2.65 million from a general maintenance fund for renovations at Harborview Elementary School, then approved a bid to do the work.

AEL&P predicts large drop in rates next month Wed, 28 May 2008 09:28:00 EST
Juneau's private utility is forecasting a sharp drop in electric rates next month.

First rejected, man wins city approval for boat garage Wed, 28 May 2008 09:28:00 EST
A Mendenhall Valley resident whose neighbors came to support him swayed planning commissioners to approve his variance request for a boat garage.

Photo: Twin vigil Wed, 28 May 2008 09:45:00 EST
A pair of bald eagles known as the "Taku Twins" perch Monday on one of the transmission poles in Gastineau Channel next to the Douglas Bridge. The pair have been a common sight on the poles since the late 1990s.

Photo: Preparing for restoration Wed, 28 May 2008 09:27:00 EST
Addison Field, curator for the city museum, conducts an assessment of The Four Story Totem Pole Tuesday outside the museum. The totem is going to be restored by Haida carver Lee Wallace. It was cleaned over the weekend.

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