News 2008-07-07 Andanh.com

Climber dies on McKinley summit Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:18:31 ADT
A climber collapsed and died on the 20,320-foot summit of Mount McKinley on the Fourth of July evening, officials with the Denali National Park and Preserve said today.

Energy efficiency can pay for itself Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:02:58 ADT
In May, Gov. Sarah Palin signed legislation funding two programs through the Alaska Housing Finance Corp. The appropriation provides $300 million to reimburse Alaskans who make energy-efficient changes in their homes -- from replacing water heaters and windows to sealing air leaks in walls.

Former Alaska Command boss pops up on the radar Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:02:49 ADT
Gen. Norton Schwartz bounds out of bed at 4:30 each morning and charges off for a four-mile run. By 7 a.m., he's settling into his office to begin another day as the quarterback of the Defense Department's vast transportation network.

People Mover deals with rising demand Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:22:25 ADT
The price of fuel is making for more than just pain in the People Mover picture: More people are riding the bus. Look at ridership figures and talk to people at bus stops and transfer centers, and it becomes clear that more Anchorage residents are parking their vehicles at home and leaving the driving to the municipality.

With alcoholics, set standards for performance Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:14:43 ADT
My deputy is a former and perhaps relapsed alcoholic. He represents our agency at many state and public functions. At a major meeting he showed up late and disheveled. Meeting organizers skipped his opening address.

Sealaska's proposed land grab raises worries Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:22:27 ADT
An Alaska Native corporation will receive tens of thousands of acres of federally owned land -- including prime timberland and sacred tribal sites -- under legislation being advanced by U.S. Rep. Don Young. Sealaska Corp. claims it was shorted of land given to the other 12 regional Native corporations under the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

Palmer's Magner catches 2 TDs for Rampage Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:44:06 ADT
Dependable Cole Magner of Palmer hauled in 15 passes for 117 yards and two touchdowns to help his Grand Rapids Rampage upset the top-seeded Chicago Rush 58-41 on Sunday to advance to the Arena Football League conference finals.

Alien invasion: Northern pike take over lake Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:03:03 ADT
WASILLA -- Patches of snow still dotted the grassy edges of Alexander Lake this May when state fisheries biologists Dave Rutz, Sam Ivey, and Chris Brockman set about pulling up a hoop net they'd set for pike. As they reeled in the long black net, they gasped. Inside was a mass of 45 pike, and, in that mass were seven "pigs," pike 40-inches or longer with thigh-thick bellies. One measured just shy of four feet and weighed maybe 30 pounds.

State habitat division back where it was Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:22:13 ADT
JUNEAU -- The state Division of Habitat has officially moved back to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

Juneau water use didn't dip like power did Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:22:14 ADT
JUNEAU -- During the recent energy crisis, Juneau turned off the lights but kept the water running.

Sleepy driver crashes, holds up Seward Highway Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:22:02 ADT
INDIAN -- A driver fell asleep at the wheel on the Seward Highway in Indian on Sunday afternoon and crashed into a pedestrian bridge guardrail, then bounced across the highway, Alaska State Troopers said.

Some Kodiak retailers feel pinch from fishing ban Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:22:17 ADT
KODIAK -- Retailers are feeling the financial fallout from a recent ban on some recreational salmon fishing in the Karluk, Ayakulik and Buskin rivers.

Part of Denali park closed because of bear Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:29:51 ADT
DENALI NATIONAL PARK -- A remote section of Denali National Park is closed to the public after researchers shot an aggressive bear that then disappeared in dense brush.

40-year-old Selawik man dies after dive from boat Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:27:20 ADT
SELAWIK -- Alaska State Troopers say 40-year-old David Commack of Selawik dove into the water from a boat Friday and never surfaced.

Military voter registration scheduled at base mall Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:25:21 ADT
Members of the military and their dependents can register to vote this week at the joint military mall on Elmendorf Air Force Base.

Permanent Fund asset allocation Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:53:28 ADT
Managers of the state's $38 billion Permanent Fund have set targets for where its investments should go.

Conventions and conferences Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:14:42 ADT
• July 11-13: Ikenobo Ikebana Society's International Exhibition & Conference, 300 delegates at Hilton Anchorage Hotel. Estimated economic impact: $346,761

Meetings Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:14:41 ADT
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Seminars Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:14:42 ADT
THIS WEEK

Chalmers looks to be a quick study with Heat Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:04:49 ADT
MIAMI Everywhere Mario Chalmers goes these days, someone asks about The Shot.

Today in the Alaska Baseball League Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:10:39 ADT
BUCS at Athletes in Action Fire, 7 p.m., Growden Memorial Park (Radio: AM 1080)

In the area Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:44:05 ADT
TODAY

Together Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:21:19 ADT
MAY 13, 1958

Change Sealaska business practices Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:27:00 EST
One of Alaska Native Brotherhood's original founders, Frank Price, is remembered for his charge to delegates: "When you are going to hold up the strongest weapon in your hand, it is a ballot. Cast it!"

Construction jobs are still in demand in city Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:26:00 EST
While construction jobs have hit the skids nationwide, Juneau may be bucking the trend.

City delays decision on towers Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:26:00 EST
The city on Thursday announced it would delay a Juneau Planning Commission action to issue permits for two 180-foot AT&T communications towers proposed for the Mendenhall Valley.

Photo: A hint of Great Britain in North Douglas Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:26:00 EST
Simon Ridgeway poses Saturday with his customized mailbox and British-style phonebooth. Ridgeway, a British citizen and mechanic for ERA Helicopters, wanted something eye-catching to keep him from driving by his property on North Douglas Highway. He built the telephone booth from pictures. He keeps a chair inside the booth to use his cell phone, where he says he gets better reception than in his home. Ridgeway says his friends are expecting him to build a pint-sized Big Ben to add to his collection.

Photo: Late bloomer Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:26:00 EST
Lee Walling prepares his and his wife's garden plot Sunday at the Juneau Community Gardens. The Wallings acknowledged they were getting a bit of a late start in the growing season, but Lee Walling said he was looking forward to learning from the area's gardeners.

Around Town Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:26:00 EST
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Police & Fire Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:26:00 EST
Juneau police and fire officials and state police reported:

Report explores oil's role in Alaska Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:26:00 EST
ANCHORAGE - The state of Alaska most likely earned more than $10 billion this fiscal year from oil and gas operations, according to a new look at the role of the industry in the state economy.

Rural villages chase cheaper sources of fuel Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:26:00 EST
A group of Dillingham fishermen hoping to reduce gas costs for the Bristol Bay fleet are sketching plans to turn salmon waste into fuel.

Fairbanks thrift stores see increase in business Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:26:00 EST
FAIRBANKS - Joelle DeMunno has a new way of predicting customer spending at Value Village.

Research calculates survival rates of sea lions Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:26:00 EST
Researchers aboard the Norseman departed Dutch Harbor on June 24 on a voyage to monitor Steller's sea lion populations.

Researchers shoot aggressive bear Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:26:00 EST
ANCHORAGE - A remote section of Denali National Park was closed to the public after researchers shot an aggressive bear that then disappeared in dense brush.

Alaska-based airlines face a pilot shortage Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:26:00 EST
ANCHORAGE - 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.

Photo: Signs of a healthy crab season Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:26:00 EST
Ladd Norheim, right, captain of the crab tender Frigidland, and his son, Taylor, sort dungeness crab on June 29 over fishing grounds in Southeast Alaska. The Alaska Department of Fish & Game's projection from landings and efforts during the first weeks of the dungeness fishery indicate the harvest will exceed the required 2.25 million pounds for a normal season length. For the 2007-08 season, the initial prediction was 3.5 million pounds and the eventual total season harvest was 5.4 million pounds.

This Day in History Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:26:00 EST
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Alaska editorial: Full methadone program should be reinstated Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:26:00 EST
Heroin use is on the rise in Alaska. But the state this past year cut back the most successful treatment program for most addicts - use of methadone. The state reduced grants for the sole methadone treatment program in Anchorage by $20,000.

Separation can be a positive thing Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:26:00 EST
Success breeds separation. That's the thing no one tells you, the thing sometimes you don't realize, the thing that might make a child turn from his own potential. Success is like a pyramid, broad at the bottom, but narrow at the summit; the higher you go, the fewer people go with you.

Obama's trade pledge may hurt the U.S. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:26:00 EST
When I asked Mexican President Felipe Calderon about Democratic presumptive presidential candidate Barack Obama's pledge to renegotiate the U.S. free trade agreement with Mexico, I expected him to say that such a move would be catastrophic for Mexico.

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