News 2008-07-13 Andanh.com

State's top cop, Walt Monegan, is fired Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:09:35 ADT
Walt Monegan, the state's public safety commissioner, said today that he's been fired by the governor.

Aleutian volcano spews ash 50,000 feet into the air Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:22:18 ADT
A volcano erupted Saturday with little warning on a remote Aleutian island, sending residents of a nearby ranch fleeing from falling ash and volcanic rock.

Help for home sales Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:26:25 ADT
Staging a home so the house is on display, not the seller's life and tastes, can be the difference between selling quickly or paying the mortgage for another month or two, Niel Thomas and other real estate agents say.

Palin considers foreign processors Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:06:05 ADT
JUNEAU -- Gov. Sarah Palin said she'll look at ways to bring more fish processors to Bristol Bay, where many commercial salmon gillnetters are upset that overwhelmed processors have imposed catch limits.

Inside Alaska business Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:35:45 ADT
Alaska business news in brief

Armed and dangerous Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:19:02 ADT
Three summers ago, Corey Madden fooled bush leaguers with 90-plus mph fastballs and wicked sliders in Anchorage's adult baseball league.

Peter's Sushi Spot destroyed by fire Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:57:59 ADT
Black smoke billowing skyward greeted early-morning drivers Saturday as fire destroyed Peter's Sushi Spot, a popular Midtown restaurant.

At murderer's sentencing, grieving fathers find unlikely bond Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:06:03 ADT
In a downtown courtroom Friday, Rob Kagel didn't know what to feel as he looked for the first time on Osaiasi Saafi, the man who'd shot and killed his son.

Stevens: Palin on right track Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:44:50 ADT
JUNEAU -- U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens said Friday that Alaska state lawmakers should follow Gov. Sarah Palin's lead and move forward on a natural gas pipeline plan.

State publishes restaurant health inspections online Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:43:55 ADT
The state launched a long-delayed Web site this month that allows diners to check up on their favorite restaurants by reading the latest health inspection reports.

Begich unveils plan for utilities to work together Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:44:43 ADT
A plan that includes collaboration between the municipality and Chugach Electric Association in building a new power plant and the realignment of the city's electric utility would benefit rate payers, city and utility officials said Friday.

Begich challenges Stevens to series of debates Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:44:18 ADT
Challenger Mark Begich wants Alaska Republican Sen. Ted Stevens to start having debates with him. But the Stevens campaign says it's too soon to talk about that.

Judge grants Point Hope man a third-party custodian Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:44:33 ADT
PALMER -- A Point Hope man hoping to make bail while he awaits a new trial on an attempted murder charge was granted a third-party custodian Friday morning, but first he has to come up with $250,000 in cash.

Body of Iraq veteran is found beneath A Street/C Street bridge Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:44:14 ADT
The body of a 35-year-old soldier recently stationed at Fort Richardson was found beneath the A Street/C Street bridge connecting downtown to Government Hill on Friday morning, Anchorage police said.

1991 fugitive is convicted Friday of felony failure-to-appear Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:51:06 ADT
A man who vanished on the last day of his assault trial in 1991 was convicted by a jury Friday of felony failure-to-appear.

Ayakulik River red salmon limit is reduced to two fish per day Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:50:14 ADT
KODIAK -- Kodiak's salmon season suffered another blow Friday when the Alaska Department of Fish and Game cut the bag limit for Ayakulik River red salmon in the face of disappointing returns.

Glacier Bay cruise ship resumes schedule after crack in hull fixed Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:49:19 ADT
WRANGELL -- The Spirit of Glacier Bay cruise ship, which ran aground in Tarr Inlet on Monday, began taking on water Thursday night while traveling from Juneau to Ketchikan for repairs.

Former launch complex manager sentenced to a year's probation Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:48:14 ADT
KODIAK -- A former manager of the Kodiak Launch Complex is on probation after he was accused of making a verbal threat, theft and other crimes at the complex in February.

Community profile: Ester Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:44:38 ADT
POPULATION: 2,041 (2007)

Business people Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:35:44 ADT
• Misty Hull and Tasha Deardorff have been promoted to program specialist positions withh USDA Rural Development, according to Chad Padgett, acting Alaska director. They will be responsible for underwriting loans made through the agency's community facilities and water and environmental programs.

Wild not concerned with road record Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:19:04 ADT
Fourteen losses and not a single victory.

Costello shines in victory Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:18:49 ADT
South legion coach Chris Williams has learned if he puts Varea Costello at any position around the baseball diamond, chances are he'll shine.

Oilers snap Pilots' win streak Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:18:39 ADT
Three Peninsula Oilers pitchers combined on a three-hitter in the Alaska Baseball League on Friday night to snap the Anchorage Glacier Pilots' eight-game winning streak with a 2-0 victory Coral Seymour Memorial Ballpark in Kenai.

Young golfer Baca blitzes Eagleglen Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:18:52 ADT
Thirteen-year-old Wasilla golfer Rynae Baca fired a 71, the second-best score of the day, to dominate the women's championship flight as the Alaska State Amateur Stroke Play Championship opened on Friday at three local golf courses.

Magner, Rampage try for AFL conference title Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:18:55 ADT
Cole Magner's Grand Rapids Rampage team looks to take another step toward an Arena Football League Championship -- not to mention a .500 record -- when it meets the San Jose Sabercats in the American Conference Championship today.

Fireweed marathon bikers get started Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:41:34 ADT
Fifteen solo distance specialists left the Sheep Mountain Lodge at midday Friday bound for Valdez as the Fireweed 400 bike race, Alaska's largest, got under way.

In the area Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:18:41 ADT
TODAY

In brief: Matters of Faith Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:30:31 ADT
SPACE DAY: Join Trinity Presbyterian Church, 12310 Lorraine St., as it hosts Space Day from noon to 3 p.m. today. Visit with space experts from the Challenger Space Center, explore the stars in a planetarium, and enjoy free food. Money will be raised for Huffman Elementary School. For details, call 345-4823 or visit www.trinityalaska.org.

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