News 2008-07-04 Andanh.com

Sockeye bonanza overruns canneries Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:50:56 ADT
Unlike other areas of the state where salmon runs have lagged, millions and millions of sockeye are pouring into Bristol Bay.

Temple's homes for its teachers are tax exempt Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:50:25 ADT
The Anchorage Baptist Temple has won judicial approval of a tax exemption for the church-owned homes of teachers at its religious school.

Thousands of swarming bees set Eagle River neighborhood abuzz Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:50:40 ADT
Jessica Mathis looked out at her Eagle River neighborhood Wednesday evening and saw what she thought was a tiny dust storm churning down her street.

Platting Board approves locals' park access, but no parking Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:50:45 ADT
A controversy over a popular pathway into Chugach State Park across private land that stirred some animosity in Stuckagain Heights may be settled. It looks like the public will still be able to hike, bike or ride horses into the park through a long-used neighborhood access path.

Airlines don't want to accept cash onboard Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:14:07 ADT
NEW YORK -- Don't bother hitting the ATM before boarding your flight -- your airline may no longer be accepting cash.

Watch your step Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:37:02 ADT
Less than two weeks ago, men's Mount Marathon contender Brent Knight scouted the 3,022-foot peak in Seward and came away unnerved, preaching calculated caution.

Casting call Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:50:40 ADT
With less than 24 hours remaining until this long fishing weekend begins, anglers will be delighted to know they have plenty of time to catch an Alaska salmon or two.

Young paid lawyer to aid campaign head Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:21:55 ADT
WASHINGTON -- Of the more than $1 million in legal fees spent by U.S. Rep. Don Young to defend in a federal criminal inquiry this past year, about $35,000 went toward a lawyer to represent his campaign manager in the same investigation.

Zoo's newborn snow leopard cubs die Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:21:39 ADT
Keepers at the Alaska Zoo are mourning the deaths of two snow leopard cubs born this week. The deaths marked the zoo's second failed effort to produce leopard offspring in captivity.

Woman runs over daughter Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:21:53 ADT
A mother accused of nearly killing her 20-year-old daughter by drunkenly driving a pickup over the younger woman early Friday morning in Grayling has been charged with first-degree assault, according to Alaska State Troopers.

Income no factor in caribou, moose permits -- for now Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:21:30 ADT
The state won't consider your income when deciding whether you get a subsistence permit for hunting Nelchina moose and caribou this year, the Board of Game decided this week.

Court OKs initiative for ballot Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:21:49 ADT
The Alaska Supreme Court issued a order Thursday allowing a "Clean Water" initiative to go on the statewide ballot in August.

Sizzle centers on fireworks stand Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:21:36 ADT
WASILLA -- At least some of the fireworks in Houston are behind the scenes.

Use fireworks legally and with great care Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:21:41 ADT
While there is no ban in effect against fireworks in Houston, state forestry regional manager John See said there is "absolutely" a fire danger throughout Southcentral. He cited the Anchorage fire of this week as proof that conditions are ripe for starting a fire and causing damage to land and property.

Police, troopers target drivers who drink or speed this weekend Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:43:27 ADT
SOUTHCENTRAL -- Law enforcement officers plan to hit the streets -- and skies -- in force this holiday weekend to crack down on drunk drivers, speeders and other traffic scofflaws, according to Anchorage police.

Firefighters still mopping up Campbell Creek greenbelt blaze Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:42:15 ADT
Efforts to mop up a 10-acre fire that broke out in the Campbell Creek greenbelt continued Thursday, a day after the blaze broke out.

Don't light that fire; burn permits suspended because of dryness Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:40:49 ADT
MAT-SU -- Persisting dry and windy conditions in the Mat-Su have caused the Alaska Division of Forestry to temporarily suspend all area burn permits until further notice.

Bristol Bay gillnetters told to limit catch Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:37:38 ADT
Unlike other areas of the state where salmon runs have lagged, millions and millions of sockeye are pouring into Bristol Bay.

State pays airfare for Palin's daughter on trip to Barrow Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:41:12 ADT
When Gov. Sarah Palin's 7-year-old daughter flew to Barrow with her mother this week, the state paid the bill, a Palin spokeswoman said Thursday.

Pickup-driving mother nearly kills daughter Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:55:27 ADT

Snow leopard cubs dead Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:05:49 ADT
The Alaska Zoo says two snow leopard cubs born at the zoo this week have died.

'Clean Water' initiative gets court OK Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:05:49 ADT

Young taps campaign to pay aide's lawyers Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:16:15 ADT
WASHINGTON - With an election-year corruption investigation looming, U.S. Rep. Don Young has tapped his campaign war chest to pay not only his own million-dollar legal tab but also to hire lawyers for his campaign manager, who is also under FBI scrutiny.

Steller'sea Lion research calculates survival rates Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:05:21 ADT
Researchers aboard the F/V Norseman departed Dutch Harbor, Alaska, on June 24 on a voyage to monitor Steller's sea lion populations.

Business people Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:14:07 ADT
• Rasmuson Foundation announced changes and additions to its Anchorage-based staff. Jeff Clarke was promoted to vice president. He previously was chief administrative officer. Chris Perez joins the staff as a program officer. His focus will be on grants and program-related investments in the areas of community and economic development. Previously, Perez was a senior program officer for the F.B. Heron Foundation. Cassandra Stalzer, APR, has become communications manager. Stalzer was previously a public affairs specialist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and has 15 years of experience in public relations and marketing. Jordan Marshall has joined the staff as the initiatives and special projects manager. Denise Burger has been designated the director of operations. Burger joined the staff last year and previously was senior executive assistant to the University of Alaska Anchorage chancellor and the Anchorage mayor's chief of staff. Debra Lopez was hired as grants management associate and event manager. She previously planned and directed major events at the University of Alaska Anchorage. The Rasmuson Foundation was created in May 1955 by Jenny Rasmuson to honor her late husband, E.A. Rasmuson.

Thursday's oil, gas, gold, zinc prices Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:27:55 ADT
The price of North Slope oil sold on West Coast open markets closed Thursday at a record high of $144.59 a barrel, up $1.62 for the day.

Anadarko sees huge gas potential near Umiat Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:50:40 ADT
Anadarko Petroleum believes its land holdings in the foothills of the Brooks Range have the potential to hold 2 trillion to 10 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.

Alaska-based airlines face pilot shortage Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:10:17 ADT
Alaska-based airlines say they are facing a pilot shortage, with high turnover and open positions. But some in the industry think the nation's airline struggles may steer job-seeking flyers to the northern-most state.

Stevens offers energy blueprint Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:03:29 ADT
In a rare tag-team appearance with Gov. Sarah Palin, Sen. Ted Stevens pitched a multipronged plan to lasso runaway energy costs Wednesday in Anchorage.

Many have yet to file for stimulus money Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:18:26 ADT
About 10,000 retirees and disabled veterans in Alaska haven't filed for their economic stimulus payments from the federal government.

Weakened dollar draws foreign tourists to state Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:18:15 ADT
FAIRBANKS -- Tourism officials monitoring business in Fairbanks see a bright side to high gasoline and grocery prices.

Pilots battery of Whitney, Groth key win Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:36:58 ADT
The Anchorage Glacier Pilots beat visiting Taiwan 7-1 for the third time in five days with a dominating offensive performance Thursday at Mulcahy.

Audette young enough to card hole-in-one Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:37:00 ADT
Anchorage's Steve Audette got a hole-in-one on Sunday at Settlers Bay in Wasilla, and it didn't even cost him much.

Bassett makes U.S. Under-22 Select Team Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:31:59 ADT
Anchorage's Cori Bassett was one of 22 players named Thursday to the U.S. Women's Under-22 Select Team. Bassett, a defenseman, will be making her first appearance for Team USA.

South 5, Dimond 0 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:31:13 ADT
South starting pitcher Chris Schierhorn pitched a complete game shutout and batterymate Ty Calvin went 3 for 4 at the plate with two doubles and two RBIs to lead the Wolverines over Dimond at Klatt Ballfields on Thursday.

2 Alaska vets heading to national games Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:30:20 ADT
Michael Mueller of Anchorage and Kenneth Schoenlein of Willow will compete in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games beginning July 25 in Omaha, Neb.

Waythomas breaks hill climb record Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:29:17 ADT
Kristi Waythomas broke the course record in the Potter Valley Hill Climb by two seconds Wednesday night to capture the expert women's division in 9 minutes, 34 seconds. She finished more than a minute ahead of runner-up Gina Taylor.

Bib auction prices Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:39:49 ADT
Simply gaining entry into the limited field at Mount Marathon became so difficult in the 1990s that race officials in 1995 began auctioning off 10 bibs in the men's race as a way to both expand the field and bolster race coffers.

In the area Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:14:29 ADT
TODAY

Dimond 6, Bartlett 5, 11 innings Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:18:34 ADT
Nolan Olson went 4 for 5 with two doubles, two runs scored and the game-winning RBI single with bases loaded in the 11th inning to lead Dimond past Bartlett at Kosinski Fields Wednesday.

South's Archuleta nets a scholarship Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:15:48 ADT
South High School's Alex Archuleta will be attending Florida's Northwood University in the fall to play tennis for the Seahawks. Archuleta, a 2008 South graduate and three-sport athlete for the Wolverines, plans to major in sports management. He lettered in tennis, wrestling and baseball while at South. Northwood is an NAIA school located in Palm Beach that competes in the Florida Sun Conference.

Grumelot pedals to expert victory Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:14:13 ADT
Carey Grumelot left the competition behind to take the expert division more than two minutes in the Arctic Bicycle Club Mountain Division's Kincaid No. 3 race on Tuesday. Grumelot covered the 15-mile course in 53 minutes and 56 seconds to beat out Tim Lamb (56:28) and Jason Lamoreaux (56:33).

Green overhead Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:20:49 ADT
For nearly 30 years, master gardener Marnie Isaacs' roof has been her lawn.

Giving fish the gentle treatment Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:21:06 ADT
HAINES -- Two big canners loaded with 64 half-pint jars of smoked salmon hiss and rattle on the stove while I watch them closely to be sure the pressure dial doesn't dip below 10 pounds. If it does, I'll have to start all over again, and it has taken me the better part of three days to get this far.

Gardeners must supplement meager rainfall Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:20:51 ADT
Wow, we only had about half an inch of rain in the entire month of June. I know, I know -- it is dangerous for me to write that given my record of spoiling dry weather. But folks, it is dry, and I mean really dry. Oh, sure, we have had our share of cloudy, cool days, and we have even had a few nights of precipitation. It just hasn't been enough.

Summer serves up unhealthy portions of butter and eggs Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:20:57 ADT
Right about now, this invasive plant stands 4 to 9 inches tall. But in a few weeks it'll spurt up 2 or 3 feet and burst with attractive yellow flowers -- similar to snapdragons -- and beg to be picked and taken home. Resist this temptation.

Get ready to be a killer: Set traps for slugs now Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:20:54 ADT
Q. I haven't seen many slugs this year, but all of a sudden I'm getting holes in my hosta. I know they'll be in the lettuce next. How can I take care of them before they get the upper hand?

Himalayan poppies go beyond blue Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:21:01 ADT
This is definitely the summer of the Himalayan poppy. The iconic, clear-blue flowers are bursting out of their hairy pods in gardens all over Southcentral Alaska. They love this cool weather -- mine have never looked better.

What's blooming at Anchorage Botanical Garden Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:21:04 ADT
I am always amazed how the garden changes from week to week. As blossoms fade, others emerge to replace them as they all overlap in different colors and textures. Weekly trips to the Alaska Botanical Garden are a must this time of summer for soaking in the beauty of nature before it fades all too soon come winter.

Events for gardeners Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:21:07 ADT
Wildflowers With Verna Pratt: Alaska wildflower expert leads a popular hike, 2 p.m. Sunday, Eagle River Nature Center, end of Eagle River Road. Free; parking is $5. (694-2108)

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