News 2008-08-02 Andanh.com

Senate OKs gas pipeline license bill Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:33:57 ADT
Alaska lawmakers have approved a state license for TransCanada Corp. to pursue construction of a natural gas pipeline.

Branchflower to lead Monegan firing review Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:48:10 ADT
Steve Branchflower, a retired longtime Alaska assistant district attorney, has been named special counsel to investigate the firing of former Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan by Gov. Sarah Palin.

McCain-Palin ticket hits iceberg? Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:08:11 ADT
Would Gov. Sarah Palin make a good running mate for Sen. John McCain? And how does the controversy over the Monegan firing affect her chances? The blog chatter has gone national - and read what Palin says about it all.

Fairbanks mayor declares flood disaster Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:29:33 ADT
Fairbanks North Star Borough Mayor Jim Whitaker has issued a disaster declaration after several days of heavy flooding in Alaska's Interior.

Today's gas, gold, zinc prices Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:44:17 ADT

Small plane crashes at Merrill Field Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:36:41 ADT
An airplane took a nose dive while landing at Merrill Field this afternoon, likely totaling the aircraft but injuring no one, according to Anchorage police. The Cessna 172 was coming in for a landing along the east-west runway at about 4:30 p.m. when wind gusts picked up and began pushing the plane to the left, said Anchorage police Sgt. Ted Smith.

Palin appoints commissioner search committee Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:02:50 ADT
Gov. Sarah Palin has appointed a committee to help select the next Public Safety commissioner, her office said today.

Alleged school vandals to change not-guilty pleas Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:46:43 ADT
Service High School students accused of vandalizing their school as a senior prank last spring are scheduled to change their not-guilty pleas in front of a judge today, court records indicate.

Former Noorvik VPO charged with bootlegging Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:46:52 ADT
A former Noorvik village police officer tried to sell his 19-year-old nephew homemade liquor Wednesday, then punched and bit the man when he was short on cash to pay for the brew, troopers say.

New housekeeping standard: 'clean enough' Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:13:51 ADT
WASHINGTON -- Many women who work outside the home, including those with helpful kids and husbands, have come up with a new housekeeping standard, according to sociologists and family relations experts. It's called "clean enough."

Bethel's Yup'ik voters to get more assistance Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:45:56 ADT
A federal judge has ordered state election officials to provide more Yup'ik language assistance to voters in Bethel.

Senate enters final days on gas line decision Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:04:13 ADT
JUNEAU - The Alaska Senate is prepared to vote today on whether the state should award TransCanada Corp. a license to pursue a natural gas pipeline project.

Fix traffic near Fred Meyer access Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:14:00 EST
I would like to comment on the high rate of accidents on the Fred Meyer access road that will continue to occur unless action is taken to correct the problem. A traffic study should have been completed with the record amount of accidents happening on this road.

Begich can help solve energy crisis Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:14:00 EST
As a longtime Alaskan and nonpartisan voter, I feel it is time for a change from politics as usual.

Koester will attempt to close out a marathon in all 50 states Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:13:00 EST
Holly Koester believes in attaining goals. Saturday she will achieve her goal of competing in marathons in all 50 states by racing in the Southeast Road Runners Frank Maier Marathon.

Stevens fights charges Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:14:00 EST
WASHINGTON - Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens pleaded not guilty to corruption charges Thursday and received an unusually speedy trial date, which he hopes will clear his name before voters consider re-electing him in November.

Senate might abandon $1,200 checks Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:14:00 EST
Powerful Alaska senators are looking at eliminating Gov. Sarah Palin's proposed $1,200 "resource rebate" checks, but replacing them with a beefed up heating oil subsidy.

Exxon profit breaks record Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:14:00 EST
HOUSTON - Exxon Mobil reported the fattest operating profit in U.S. corporate history Thursday but took a beating anyway - from politicians railing against Big Oil, drivers bleeding cash at the pump and investors who expected more.

Many support Stevens, despite indictment Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:14:00 EST
ANCHORAGE - Whatever they might think about Sen. Ted Stevens' honesty or lack thereof, many folks in Alaska aren't ready to see their Uncle Ted go.

Senate enters final days on gas line vote Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:14:00 EST
The Alaska Senate is prepared to vote today on whether the state should award TransCanada Corp. a license to pursue a natural gas pipeline project.

Judge orders Alaska to help Yup'ik voters Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:14:00 EST
ANCHORAGE - A federal judge is requiring elections officials to provide Yup'ik-speaking voters in the Bethel area with language assistance so that they can participate in a meaningful way in state elections.

Making it back Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:56:00 EST
At first glance, Juneau writer and artist Connie Tonsgard seems like any normal, charming, bubbly 58-year-old. Unfortunately, this congenial eBay seller once suffered a life-threatening brain hemmorhage from falling down her stairs.

Sgt. James Spreter earns Bronze Star Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:57:00 EST
On July 3, Sgt. James Spreter, of Juneau, was awarded the Bronze Star, the fourth-highest combat award of the U.S. Armed Forces.

What kind of cat is that? Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:57:00 EST
The Princess was not happy. One of her hind legs was sticking out at an inelegant angle - and it hurt! Even though she is a feral-born cat with zero tolerance for humans other than her own, she knew she needed help.

Turkeys fly, elk graze and fog scares us Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:57:00 EST
After visiting New Hampshire, Maine and Stockbridge, Mass., we traveled west on Highway 80 to DuBois, Pa., and then south through Punksutawney where Punksutawney Phil hibernates and comes out of his den every Feb. 2.

Girls Rock Science event attracts more than 150 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:57:00 EST
On July 26, more than 150 girls from Southeast Alaska "rocked" at an event that featured 20 hands-on science activities.

Abbott, Estes wed Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:57:00 EST
Jennifer Estes, of Douglas, and Nathaniel Abbott, of Juneau, were married on April 26, 2008, in Juneau. A reception was held at DIPAC.

Shaw, Moffet to wed Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:57:00 EST
Mindy Jo Moffet and Brandon Lee Shaw, both of Juneau, will marry at 4:15 p.m. Aug. 2, 2008, at Orca Point Lodge in Juneau. A reception will immediately follow.

Kreinheder, Carroll wed Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:57:00 EST
Amy Carroll and Jack Kreinheder, both of Juneau, were married on July 12, 2008, at the Buoy Deck in Juneau. A reception followed at the Buoy Deck.

FYI Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:57:00 EST
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Toumieux to speak on West Africa relief efforts Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:57:00 EST
JUNEAU - Eric Toumieux, national director of World Vision Senegal, will address progress in development and relief efforts for West Africa at a community-wide gathering at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Chapel by the Lake.

My Turn: Setting the record straight Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:14:00 EST
The My Turn regarding Sealaska Corporation published on July 29 contained numerous false, misleading and irresponsible statements.

My Turn: Alaska gas authority should build pipeline Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:14:00 EST
If Alaska is to reach its full potential and increase the wealth for all of its citizens, it needs to move away from the exploitation of its resources by special interests and corrupt politicians and take control of its own destiny.

Outside editorial: Stimulus is a lousy way to increase consumer spending Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:14:00 EST
If you put a dubious baldness remedy on your scalp and find that you get no new hair, you may conclude that you wasted your money. Or, if you're an incurable optimist, you may conclude that you didn't spend enough and buy another batch of the stuff.

Michael Carey appears on PBS NewsHour in Stevens coverage Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:40:41 +0000
Michael Carey, editorial writer for the Anchorage Daily News and host of KAKM Public Television’s Anchorage Edition, appeared on the PBS NewsHour Thursday evening (7/31) to discuss reaction to and after effects of the Ted Stevens indictment this week. He spoke with host/reporter Judy Woodruff as well as Politico.com’s Martin Kady. Click the image above to [...]

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