News 2008-07-25 Andanh.com

Palin wasn't told of Kopp reprimand Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:10:25 ADT
New state Public Safety Commissioner Chuck Kopp never told Gov. Sarah Palin that he received a letter of reprimand from a sexual harassment complaint when he was chief of the Kenai police, the governor's office said today."We were not aware of the letter of reprimand," Palin spokeswoman Sharon Leighow said this afternoon. "We are concerned."

Bear mauls Cooper Landing lodge worker Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:19:00 ADT
A worker was mauled by a brown bear at the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge in Cooper Landing on Wednesday night.

Halloween robber sentenced to federal prison Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:29:15 ADT
Kendra Butts, one of the Talkeetna "trick-or-treat bandits," has been sentenced in federal court for agreeing to cover up evidence in a truck police say she and others used while robbing trick-or-treaters at gunpoint last year.

Alaska Ranger investigation prompts propeller warning Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:53:36 ADT
The Coast Guard has issued a warning on the controllable-pitch propeller involved in the Easter Sunday sinking of the Alaska Ranger and subsequent deaths of five fishermen.

Today's oil, gas, gold, zinc prices Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:48:32 ADT
The price of North Slope oil sold on West Coast open markets closed today at $124.04 a barrel, up $1.10 for the day.

Study estimates vast supplies of Arctic oil and gas Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:06:34 ADT
An estimated 90 billion barrels of undiscovered but technically recoverable oil -- three years of world consumption -- lie north of the Arctic Circle, the U.S. Geological Survey reported Wednesday. Currently, the five nations that border the Arctic all have their eyes on what geologists say is about a quarter of the world's undiscovered, recoverable oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids.

Cyclists battle elements at Kincaid Race No. 4 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:59:09 ADT
Mountain bikers battled a chilly downpour and trail-hugging moose Tuesday night as Carey Grumelot topped the men's expert division by more than a minute.

Hope's young salmon slayer Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:50:44 ADT
Armed with a medium-action rod and fuzzy hot-pink yarn tied to a 3/aught hook, Tyler Motoyama scouted pink salmon stacking up in Resurrection Creek like it was his duty.

Gloomy summer headed toward infamy Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:10:35 ADT
The coldest summer ever? You might be looking at it, weather folks say.

'Bong hits' case back in court Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:40:02 ADT
JUNEAU - The "Bong Hits 4 Jesus" case isn't quite over.

Gas line license moves on to Alaska Senate Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:10:45 ADT
JUNEAU -- The fate of a multibillion-dollar pipeline that could unlock 4.5 billion cubic feet of North Slope gas reserves daily and power North American homes and businesses for decades now rests in the hands of 20 Alaska state senators.

Both sides of Pebble fight throw money to lure voters Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:10:38 ADT
Alaskans are being deluged with TV, print and radio ads asking them to vote for or against Ballot Measure 4, which seeks voter approval for more water quality regulations for large mines.

Senate group examines court's Exxon Valdez award Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:20:17 ADT
WASHINGTON -- It's getting more difficult for ordinary people to use lawsuits to hold big corporations accountable for gross misconduct, one of the plaintiffs in the Exxon Valdez lawsuit told the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Coffee-stand holdups leave two in hot water Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:20:59 ADT
A pair of coffee-stand bandits on a short-lived robbery spree held up two roadside shacks early Tuesday morning before being captured in South Anchorage, according to police.

Club for Growth ad attacking Rep. Don Young Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:10:19 ADT

Carjacking lands one in hospital, another in jail Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:20:07 ADT
One man faces attempted-murder charges and another is nursing broken ribs after an incident that began with a dropped set of car keys in a Midtown driveway.

No solid plans yet to investigate Monegan firing Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:20:48 ADT
JUNEAU -- Plans for a possible legislative investigation into Gov. Sarah Palin's firing of her former public safety commissioner have not yet taken shape, a state senator with a prominent role in the matter said Wednesday.

Smokey Bear ad stirs up some fire from off-road advocates Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:21:11 ADT
WASHINGTON -- A group that advocates motorized recreation is asking the Forest Service to withdraw a public service ad featuring Smokey Bear. The group says the ad sends the wrong message that riders operating off-road vehicles in a legal manner can start forest fires.

Stevens speaks out on oil speculators Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:35:41 ADT
"Americans are being taken advantage of not only by OPEC but by speculators right here in our own country,'' Sen. Ted Stevens said this week.

Project aims to get sharper images from eyes in the sky Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:21:05 ADT
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- A new South Dakota State University project hopes to give Internet users better access to satellite information and images collected by a data center near Sioux Falls. The data includes information from Alaska and other states.

Okmok keeps busy; no ash reported Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:19:57 ADT
ALEUTIAN ISLANDS -- Okmok Volcano continued to erupt Wednesday, 12 days after it first burst into action, and scientists believe nearby Mount Cleveland is still erupting too.

Inmates end up in mess of trouble Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:34:44 ADT
NOME -- A group of inmates at Anvil Mountain Correctional Center who tried to "shower" two other inmates with bagged human feces and urine got an unpleasant surprise Tuesday night, according to Alaska State Troopers.

Bad decision caused 2007 grounding, NTSB says Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:33:00 ADT
The grounding of the cruise ship Empress of the North in Southeast Alaska last year has been traced to a decision by ship officers to put an inexperienced junior mate on the night watch.

Judicial Council says yes to 11 judges Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:29:16 ADT
Eleven of 12 judges up for retention in November's general election received positive recommendations from the Alaska Judicial Council.

Marijuana smuggler sentenced to 30 months Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:27:07 ADT
A man convicted of helping to smuggle more than 100 kilograms of "B.C. bud" marijuana into Alaska using snowmachines and hidden compartments in road vehicles has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison, according to the U.S. attorney.

Community profile: Pedro Bay Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:20:54 ADT
PEDRO BAY

Conoco Phillips quarterly profit soars Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:06:37 ADT
HOUSTON -- Record crude prices helped oil giant Conoco Phillips' second-quarter profit climb 13 percent from adjusted results a year ago, beginning what is expected to be a string of robust earnings announcements from major oil companies. The company's profits from Alaska production grew 31 percent.

Fear of less demand dips oil below $125 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:06:43 ADT
NEW YORK -- Oil prices continued to pull back from record highs, tumbling below $125 a barrel for the first time since June 4 on growing fears that high prices and the weak economy are destroying demand.

Inside Alaska business Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:06:40 ADT
Coalition wins aviation award

Whitten leaves UAA for Michigan State Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:50:49 ADT
UAA assistant hockey coach Damon Whitten will leave the program for a new job as director of hockey operations at Michigan State, the 2007 national champions, Seawolves athletic director Steve Cobb announced Wednesday.

Team Alaska falters in second half, loses Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:00:36 ADT
The traveling Alaska Youth Basketball Association girls team gave up a four-point halftime lead and dropped a 45-37 game to the Sacramento Hoopsters at the River City Classic Tournament in Memphis, Tenn., on Wednesday.

In the area Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:50:47 ADT
TODAY

State monitors cruise ship emissions Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:25:00 EST
Bill Forrest asked a number of questions about cruise ship smoke emissions this year in his July 18 letter to the editor. We appreciate the opportunity to respond.

State should not go 'denning' for wolves Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:25:00 EST
The Department of Fish and Game's killing of four-week-old wolf pups in the name of predator control is utterly horrific. This past June on the Alaska Peninsula, two litters of young pups, scarcely able to walk, were taken from their dens and each one shot in the head, execution style.

Avalanche dangers need mention Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:25:00 EST
Notwithstanding the fact that the Edward La Chapelle, quoted in Dean Williams' July 17 My Turn, "Confidence in Juneau road waning" died in 2007, I find the context of his quoted comments somewhat puzzling.

'Bong Hits' case going back to court Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:25:00 EST
The "Bong Hits 4 Jesus" case is headed back to court.

Planners OK quick fix with signs next to school Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:25:00 EST
Juneau planning commissioners bucked when city engineers asked to forgo building a traffic light because they didn't have time to build it before the new Mendenhall Valley high school opens this fall.

Photos: Coast Guard Olympics Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:25:00 EST
First, Randy Salenski, a U.S. Coast Guard buoy tender engineering officer, lights a torch Wednesday in the "heat and beat"competition during the Buoy Tender Round Up Olympics at the Coast Guard dock.

Photo: Sewer project moving along Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:24:00 EST
Toby Miller of Miller Construction Co. Ltd. uses an excavator Wednesday to lower a trench box into a trench on a North Douglas beach during ongoing work for the North Douglas sewer expansion project.

Photo: Wrapped up in his work Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:25:00 EST
Jeff Morgan, an unemployment insurance support staffer with the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, tapes up manager David Lefebvre on Wednesday as part of a fundraiser for the 2008 SHARE campaign. For $5 a yard, department staff had the chance to duct tape their boss to a chair.

Photo: Gossiping guillemots Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:24:00 EST
A pair of pigeon guillemots sit Wednesday on a log next to the U.S. Coast Guard dock. The seabirds range from Alaska to Southern California. A group of pigeon guillemots is called a "bazaar" or "loomery."

Around Town Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:24:00 EST
Today

Police & Fire Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:24:00 EST
Reports from police, fire officials and state troopers:

Juneau West edges out Sitka Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:25:00 EST
Juneau West and Ketchikan, the two best Major Division Little League teams in Southeast Alaska, squared off on Wednesday night at Miller Field in what quickly became a pitching duel.

TransCanada continues to face hurdles Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:25:00 EST
The Alaska House of Representatives met Wednesday to finalize its approval of TransCanada Corp.'s pipeline plan under the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act.

Senator predicts Democrats will win Alaska Senate race Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:24:00 EST
WASHINGTON - New York Sen. Charles Schumer said Democrats are confident of victory in the Alaska Senate race, even though incumbent Sen. Ted Stevens has been in office for nearly four decades.

Alaska Native breast cancer rates stabilize Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:24:00 EST
ANCHORAGE - The unexplained increase in breast cancer rates among Alaska Native women may finally be leveling off, but doctors say there's no sign of a decline just yet.

Boaters offered fuel absorbent pads to keep gas out of river Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:24:00 EST
KENAI - Kenai River boaters are being offered fuel absorbent pads in a move to keep gas out of the water.

Scientists take pulse of warming Arctic Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:24:00 EST
TOOLIK FIELD STATION - Beyond the Arctic Circle, teams of scientists measure widening slumps as ice melts beneath the tundra. They scuff through tussocks blackened by unexpected fires, and search for fish in drought-depleted streams.

Study estimates vast supplies of Arctic oil, gas Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:24:00 EST
WASHINGTON - An estimated 90 billion barrels of undiscovered but technically recoverable oil - three years of world consumption - lie north of the Arctic Circle, the U.S. Geological Survey reported Wednesday.

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