News 2008-06-29 Andanh.com

Alaska Wild headed for playoffs Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:44:34 ADT
Regardless of the result of tonight's late game against Fairbanks, the Alaska Wild football team will advance to the playoffs -- the result of a key loss by a Texas team Saturday.

Five former champs in '09 Iditarod pack Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:51:32 ADT
Defending champion Lance Mackey and four other former champions were among 68 mushers who signed up for the 2009 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Saturday, despite a higher entry fee and a smaller guaranteed purse.

Fire damages apartments near Midtown Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:14:07 ADT
An electrical fire today caused nearly $100,000 in damage to an apartment building north of Midtown, an Anchorage Fire Department spokeswoman said.

Fairbanks revises animal shelter rule Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:40:33 ADT
FAIRBANKS - The public animal shelter in Fairbanks will now be able to put unhealthy or underage animals up for adoption.

Outdoors hot line Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:04:20 ADT
Notices and listings of upcoming outdoors events

Man dies in ATV accident Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:33:45 ADT
A 56-year-old Talkeetna man is dead after his all-terrain vehicle rolled over him. Alaska State Troopers say Craig Wayne was dead at the scene of the accident at the mouth of Birch Creek near Talkeetna.

Odds increase for ice-free North Pole this summer Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:49:19 ADT
WASHINGTON -- There's a 50-50 chance that the North Pole will be ice-free this summer, which would be a first in recorded history, a leading ice scientist says.

Nikiski beach closure festers Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:49:22 ADT
Monica McGahan and her family have been using a Nikiski beach since before statehood -- for relaxing picnics after work, for collecting pretty rocks called agates, for teaching kids about the tides and sea birds.

As more 'Into the Wild' fans make pilgrimage, locals' concerns grow Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:49:16 ADT
HEALY -- Ron Alexander has long been intrigued with the true story of a fierce idealist who met his death in Alaska's unyielding wilderness.

Jury convicts trio of kidnap, assault Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:54:35 ADT
Three people who held a woman in a Muldoon crack house for three days while they tortured and humiliated her were convicted Friday on charges of kidnapping and assault, according to the Anchorage district attorney.

Poor return of kings brings closure on Karluk River Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:54:29 ADT
The dismal Karluk River king salmon sportfishery will close at 12:01 a.m. Monday, still struggling to reach its minimum escapement goal.

Wild need some help to get into playoffs Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:14:47 ADT
The Alaska Wild will know what -- if anything -- they need to do to make the playoffs before they take the field in tonight's regular season finale in Fairbanks.

Chalmers shocked by tumble in draft Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:14:31 ADT
MIAMI -- After making the long shot, former Bartlett star Mario Chalmers never figured he'd turn into a long shot.

Rush is on to mush in Iditarod Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:14:35 ADT
Mushers will start signing up for the 2009 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race this morning -- and they better have a fat checking account.

Player from Juneau keys Pilots' victory Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:14:20 ADT
No. 9 hitter Nano Jacobsen of Juneau cracked two RBI doubles Friday as the Anchorage Glacier Pilots avenged an embarrassing loss the previous evening to the Mat-Su Miners.

Hamilton qualifies for Publinx nationals Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:14:43 ADT
Playing in the rain and unseasonably cool temperatures, David Hamilton finished 3 over par Friday to win the U.S. Amateur Public Links Qualifier at Moose Run Creek Course.

Chugiak 10, West 5 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:50:46 ADT
Chugiak designated hitter Ty Griffith crushed West pitching Friday as he enjoyed a 4-for-4 day with three RBIs and two doubles at Oberg Field.

Stull tops small field Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:48:29 ADT
Just four people turned out Thursday night for the second Arctic Valley Hill Climb, with James Stull winning comfortably.

Moore finds fastest way through foothills Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:47:35 ADT
Ian Moore scooted over 6.1 kilometers with 15 controls in less than 53 minutes to comfortably win the most difficult race Wednesday night in Eric's Mosquit "O" orienteering race.

In the area Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:14:39 ADT
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Magazine showcasing Alaska bachelors puts in Bush male order Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:32:24 ADT
Susie's AlaskaMen magazine, a homegrown publication that's won worldwide renown with single girls who have a thing for the rugged type, is calling out for more men from rural Alaska to feature in its 2009 issue.

Patriotism, Wynonna style Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:49:30 ADT
'Wave your hand if you've never seen one of my shows," Wynonna Judd called out to a crowd of about 10,000 Alaskans at her Friday night concert on Elmendorf Air Force Base.

Homeless pony part of shelter animal crowd Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:51:00 ADT
FAIRBANKS -- A pair of intertwined ferrets napped, a parrot relieved himself and Alaska huskies yelped in the outdoor pen at the local animal shelter Tuesday.

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