News 2008-06-22 Andanh.com

Crash kills motorcyclist on Northern Lights Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:10:30 ADT
An Anchorage man was killed this morning on the east end of Northern Lights Boulevard when his motorcycle rear-ended a truck with such force that the motorcycle wound up in the bed of the pickup and its passenger was thrown onto the truck’s roof.

Alaska's love affair with pickups sours Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:06:16 ADT
There are signs that Alaskans' affinity for their trucks is cooling off. The number of registered pickups in Anchorage declined last year for the first time since 2000, according to state vehicle data.

Suspect faces kidnapping, abuse charges Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:21:50 ADT
A man police say snatched a 6-year-old from a park late Friday appeared in court on Saturday afternoon, facing charges of kidnapping and sexual abuse of a minor.

Ross wins Mayor's Marathon with relative ease Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:30:07 ADT
Already leading comfortably three miles into his repeat victory in the Mayor's Marathon on Saturday, Jerry Ross felt his race unfolding nearly flawlessly.

Alaska's jobless rate highest in three years Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:28:01 ADT
Alaska has the highest unemployment rate since February 2005. State labor officials say the unemployment rate rose four-tenths of a percent in May for a seasonally adjusted rate of 7 percent. Total number of unemployed last month was estimated at more than 24,000, up nearly 4,000 from this time last year.

Do Alaskans really benefit from $130 crude? Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:28:04 ADT
Yes or no? Are today's extreme prices for crude oil good or bad for Alaskans? I do not mean relative to people in the Lower 48. That's a given. I mean relative to where the median Alaskan would be if crude oil sold for $90 per barrel rather than $130 per barrel.

Staying alive Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:50:47 ADT
David Hokenson, Joseph Anglin and Bijay Tamang are painfully -- and gratefully -- aware of what a difference personal flotation devices can make if you suddenly find yourself in cold Alaska water.

'Rural' residents dipnet at Russian River Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:06:13 ADT
COOPER LANDING -- Not every Alaska angler heading to the state's best-known sportfishery this month is chasing red salmon with hook and line. Some local folks are going to the Russian River with dipnets.

Rock bottom: Heroin use is on the rise Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:06:11 ADT
With one pinch of the needle, Shenna Bolger was hooked on the warm, euphoric wave that washed over her as the black tar heroin coursed through her blood.

Alaskans learn how to make their own fuel Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:22:01 ADT
PALMER -- Two bucks a gallon to make your own biodiesel sounds like a bargain compared to $5 to pump a gallon of gas or heating oil. But operating a processing plant in your garage might be more of a hobby than you're willing to take on.

State seeks new cost estimate for Knik Arm bridge Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:22:43 ADT
An independent party will be called in to look at one of the most elusive aspects of a proposed bridge linking Anchorage and Mat-Su: the price tag.

Dreams do come true; ask Homer policeman Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:22:30 ADT
HOMER -- While it's often not easy for police departments around the country to attract prospective officers from their own communities, the Homer Police Department can now boast three homegrown officers with the recent hiring of Mike Swearingen.

Alaska Ear Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:22:13 ADT
NEW PLAYER IN TOWN ... Word is the FCC has signed off on the license transfer and the sale of KTUU to Schurz Communications Inc., aka SCI, will be effective July 1.

Crabber profits from curious tourists Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:22:07 ADT
A crab boat captain who gained fame on the Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch" series and fortune in the Bering Sea is attracting a steady stream of fans who can watch him haul in crab pots from the relatively calm waters of Southeast Alaska.

Fairbanks homeless targeted by officials Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:22:19 ADT
FAIRBANKS -- Fairbanks officials are cracking down on illegal camps that are home to dozens of people.

Bicycle lover pedals services around Seward Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:22:54 ADT
SEWARD -- After seven years of being a security officer at the Alaska SeaLife Center, Tim Morrow is finally getting paid to do something full time that he's enjoyed since childhood -- ride bikes.

Rumor of Norovirus prompts inquiries Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:21:55 ADT
SEWARD -- A few passengers who disembarked from a Holland America cruise ship in Seward on Friday had stomach-flu like symptoms that prompted a local public health nurse to put out a preventive bulletin on hand-washing, Seward's city manager, Phillip Oates, said Saturday.

AFL-CIO endorses Begich for US Senate Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:49:20 ADT
The state's largest labor organization is endorsing Mark Begich for U.S. Senate.

Fisheries program will be offered at UAF Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:47:33 ADT
FAIRBANKS -- You can now get either a Bachelor of Arts or a minor in fisheries at the University of Alaska.

Shooting at police draws 5-year sentence Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:45:45 ADT
FAIRBANKS -- A Fairbanks man who fired shots and kept police at bay for six hours last year was sentenced to five years in prison.

3.8 earthquake hits north of Valdez Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:44:05 ADT
VALDEZ -- A minor earthquake occurred near Valdez. The earthquake struck shortly after 2 a.m. Saturday, had a preliminary magnitude of 3.8 and was centered 10 miles northeast of Valdez.

Kenai district attorney shifts to new job Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:42:20 ADT
KENAI -- Kenai District Attorney June Stein is shifting to a new job with the state Department of Law's Rural Prosecutions Unit.

Bell given command of Middle East forces Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:40:40 ADT
KODIAK -- The former commanding officer of the Kodiak-based Coast Guard cutter Alex Haley is now the commander of U.S. Coast Guard forces in the Middle East supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Permafrost conference starts at UAF next week Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:38:09 ADT
FAIRBANKS -- Hundreds of scientists and engineers are convening at the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus next week to compare notes about permafrost and northern soils.

Community profile: Pedro Bay Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:22:48 ADT
PEDRO BAY

Suspect nabbed after city's first Amber Alert Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:14:36 ADT
An intense search by police and other agencies Friday night ended with the release of a 7-year-old boy who was abducted by a family friend, Anchorage police said.

Business people Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:28:00 ADT
• Matthew McDaniel, MBA, has joined Pebble Partnership as manager, finance. In his new role, McDaniel will direct, control and administer the financial activities of the organization including establishing accounting systems, processes and procedures and will coordinate and plan budget forecasts for all departments. McDaniel previously worked for Alaska InvestNet as the executive director. He previously worked as a health systems administrator for Southcentral Foundation Medical Services Division.

Input sought on geothermal prospecting topic for talks Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:41:14 ADT
BOISE, Idaho -- Geothermal energy prospectors' plans to develop vast swaths of federal land in the West are due for a boost, part of Congress' effort to help feed the region's rapacious appetite for energy.

Shell again halts plans to drill in Beaufort Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:55:14 ADT
Shell says it's giving up on plans to drill in the Beaufort Sea this year due to an unresolved court challenge.

Wild handed their worst loss, 88-13 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:55:22 ADT
The Alaska Wild suffered their worst loss in franchise history Saturday, getting crushed 88-13 at Louisiana.

Oilers capitalize on five Glacier Pilots errors Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:54:26 ADT
A day after riding a masterful pitching performance to victory, the Anchorage Glacier Pilots ended up on the short side of a solid mound effort Saturday.

South splits final games in tourney Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:54:41 ADT
Four players collected two hits each as South defeated Kansas City 9-6 Saturday at the Battle of Omaha tournament in Nebraska.

Pitching in the deep end Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:21:54 ADT
As darkness descended and temperatures began to drop Thursday during the Mat-Su Miners marathon 2-1 victory over the Peninsula Oilers, relief pitcher Michael Rocha only got hotter.

World tourney cuts into ace's stint with Miners Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:21:57 ADT
Thain Simon is a highly regarded pitcher from Santa Clara University who will only wear a Mat-Su Miners uniform until July 5.

Late implosion strikes Road Warriors Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:21:50 ADT
A tight game with one of the best American Legion baseball teams in the state turned ugly in the late innings Saturday for the Alaska Road Warriors Post 35 baseball team.

Lightning pick honors Carle Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:54:37 ADT
Although promising defenseman David Carle of Anchorage announced the end of his hockey career this week because of a heart condition, the Tampa Bay Lightning nonetheless honored him Saturday by selecting him in the seventh and final round of the NHL draft.

Fleming notches narrow win in Hope Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:09:59 ADT
Expert men's rider Bill Fleming had a bit more for the final sprint Saturday and edged Seth Down and Matt Jordan in the expert men's division of the Hope Road Race.

This week in Mat-Su sports Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:22:02 ADT
ALASKA BASEBALL LEAGUE

UAA signs JC transfer from Montana Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:21:27 ADT
UAA announced Friday that Cortney Lundberg has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Seawolves in 2008.

Alaska Rush fall in quarterfinals Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:20:41 ADT
After being the only Alaska team to qualify for the knockout stage, the Alaska Rush 90 girls under-18 team lost Friday in the quarterfinals of the Youth Soccer Region IV Championships in Honolulu.

Clarke wins Gatorade track award again Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:19:38 ADT
Bartlett shot-putter and discus thrower Jordan Clarke added another award to his growing pile on Friday -- a second consecutive Gatorade Alaska Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year honor.

Alaska through artists' eyes Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:05:08 ADT
How do artists and gallery owners celebrate 50 years of statehood? By showing, making and selling landscape prints, fish art, pendants, postcards, sculptures and illustrations, some laden with Alaskana and groan-worthy word plays, others nuanced, reflective and even political.

It's magic as West High senior wins national award Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:05:00 ADT
Performing magic requires a certain meditative spirit -- the focus, form and fluidity to make showmanship and illusion look easy despite one's thundering heart.

Art tasty but it lacks some substance Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:40:24 ADT

Bear roast, bike rides and lattes Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:55:13 ADT
HAINES This morning I watched two big brown bear boars fight over a plump she-bear on the mud flats, although last week I missed seeing the baby seal the neighbors found before it floated off with the tide. I did see the coyote on Pyramid Island, thanks to a call from my neighbor Mr. Aukerman: He has a spotting scope trained on the inlet.

As food prices soar, its time to support Alaska growers Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:46:50 ADT
Alaskans spend $2.5 billion annually on food, most is imported from the Lower 48. This information comes from a 2005 Canadian government report called Overview of the Retail Grocery Market in the Pacific Northwest United States.

'Shelter Stories' stars find homes in hearts of readers Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:05:22 ADT
Fans of the comic strip Mutts will find a lot to smile about in "Shelter Stories," Patrick McDonnell's new book about abandoned pets that are looking for love.

Forces of change grind it out at Yakutat Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:31:12 ADT
The forces shaping Alaska never sleep, especially near Yakutat.

Iranian basil may be late, but it has great heritage Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:05:17 ADT
Finally, I've got my basil planted -- at least three starter seed trays of it. My green-thumbed friend and co-worker Elizabeth has been astonished that it's taken me so long: Her goals on her MySpace page include growing enough basil that she can consume it whenever she wants some.

Adventure is big, pizza the best at Wrangell-St. Elias Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:05:24 ADT
It's official: The best pizza I've ever had was cooked on a little camp stove just up the valley from the Tana Glacier inside Wrangell- St. Elias National Park.

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