News 2008-08-13 Andanh.com

High court turns back appeal on oil-spill interest Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:37:17 ADT
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to decide whether Exxon Mobil must pay interest to oil-spill victims that would roughly double the $507 million judgment the high court approved in June.

Mayor closes park trail frequented by bears Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:08:09 ADT
Mayor Mark Begich has ordered the closing of the Rover's Run trail, scene of several grizzly bear attacks in recent weeks.

Businessman Weimar paid candidate to push prison Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:06:14 ADT
Bill Weimar, who made his fortune off private halfway houses in Alaska, pleaded guilty Monday to two felonies in the latest chapter of the ongoing federal probe of Alaska political corruption.

Our goose-bump summer could repeat for decades Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:40:42 ADT
Climatologists say we're headed into the cold phase of an ocean cycle called the Pacific decadal oscillation, or PDO. The bad news: When PDOs shift, they do so for decades.

Today's oil, gas, gold, zinc prices Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:53:15 ADT
The price of North Slope oil sold on West Coast open markets closed today at $112.31 a barrel, down $1.44 for the day.

Inside Alaska business Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:06:05 ADT
Alaska business news in brief

Beautiful bronze Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:06:01 ADT
As Corey Cogdell prepared to squeeze the trigger for the most important shot of her life, she whispered a little prayer: "Give me just this one shot."

Lead in Seward salmon derby changes sixth time Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:53:36 ADT
Just three days into the 53rd Seward Salmon Derby and its leaderboard has gone through plenty of changes.

Young girl critically hurt in pit bull attack Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:48:37 ADT
A pit bull that attacked a girl inside her East Anchorage home this afternoon was shot by a neighbor who rushed to the scene after hearing the screams of the girl's baby sitter, whom the dog also bit, according to police and witnesses.

Southeast fog hampers search for missing plane Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:01:59 ADT
The search is continuing today for a floatplane that was carrying a deputy state commissioner and his son, but foggy Southeast weather is hampering the effort, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Motorcyclist dies in Peninsula crash Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:52:39 ADT
A motorcycle rider was killed Monday night in Anchor Point after he crashed on North Fork Road, Alaska State Troopers report.

Stevens trial belongs in Washington, prosecutors argue Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:06:08 ADT
Sen. Ted Stevens' trial should stay in Washington, federal prosecutors insisted in papers filed Monday, arguing that hearing it in Alaska while the 84-year-old Republican campaigns for reelection could taint the home state jury pool.

Alaska airport fills with volcano-stranded travelers Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:05:56 ADT
Airlines are hoping the right kind of wind will keep dangerous volcanic ash from further snarling Alaska's tangled summer air travel.

Sutton woman recovering in Guatemala Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:28:15 ADT
WASILLA -- Sutton resident Nancy Dryden will remain in a Guatemala hospital until the injuries she suffered in a machete attack that killed her husband heal well enough for her to travel, friends said Monday.

Alaskan shot in leg during Georgia combat Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:27:02 ADT
A 22-year-old Alaskan, caught in the deadly crossfire between Russia and Georgia over the weekend, is apparently alive and being treated in a Russian hospital.

Cowdery pleads not guilty Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:06:06 ADT
Anchorage state Sen. John Cowdery pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges Monday after his lawyer wheeled him into court in a wheelchair.

Biologists continue hunt for grizzly, 2 cubs Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:28:37 ADT
The active hunt for a grizzly sow and two cubs fizzled Monday, with state wildlife officials unable to locate the animals on a trail in Far North Bicentennial Park that has been the site of two maulings in recent months.

Biologists initially didn't mention they'd killed wolf pups Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:29:20 ADT
JUNEAU -- State biologists didn't disclose that 14 wolf pups were killed in their dens, and critics are claiming a cover-up to avoid upsetting voters who will decide an initiative curtailing the state's predator control program.

Search continues for survivors in two missing airplanes Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:29:03 ADT
Two people died in a plane crash near Sitka, two others -- including the deputy commissioner of the state Department of Revenue -- are missing on a plane that disappeared near Juneau, and troopers are on the lookout for a plane that may be missing on the Kenai Peninsula.

Man pleads guilty to killing daughter Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:28:57 ADT
PALMER -- A 23-year-old Wasilla man pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree murder in the death of his infant daughter.

Are Alaskans gouged for gas? Legislators, Palin want to know Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:28:33 ADT
Gov. Sarah Palin and two state lawmakers have called upon the attorney general to investigate the continuing high price of gasoline in Alaska.

Troopers search home; residents hit with drug, conspiracy charges Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:30:55 ADT
WASILLA -- Two people are facing drug conspiracy charges after a search of their home turned up about three pounds of psychedelic mushrooms along with other drugs and paraphernalia, according to Alaska State Troopers.

Car carrying ailing infant rolls over on way to hospital Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:33:44 ADT
KODIAK -- A woman who was rushing her unconscious infant to the hospital Sunday afternoon lost control of the car, causing it to roll, according to Alaska State Troopers.

Kodiak faith-based shelter shuts down Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:28:51 ADT
KODIAK -- A Kodiak shelter that has served those in hard times for nearly a decade is closing.

Stuck on sandbar, 10 people get lift from helicopter Sunday Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:39:16 ADT
PALMER -- Alaska State Troopers sent in a helicopter to rescue 10 people stranded on a sandbar near the Knik Glacier.

Monday's oil, gas, gold, zinc prices Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:45:27 ADT
The price of North Slope oil sold on West Coast open markets closed Monday at $113.75 a barrel, down 75 cents for the day.

Salmon harvest figures down Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:22:23 ADT
Early harvest figures from wild salmon runs show an overall Alaska catch of 72.8 million fish, well below the overall forecast harvest of 132.5 million.

Workplace battles require thought, planning Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:18:18 ADT
Q. My co-worker, "Georgia," always offers to handle the finances for our office crew when we eat out at lunch or collectively buy a present for our supervisor at Christmas.

Volcanic ash prompts flight cancellations Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:22:20 ADT
Volcanic ash stranded several thousand travelers Sunday when a shift in the wind moved a giant ash plume into flight routes, causing Alaska Airlines to cancel 41 flights into and out of Alaska.

Ruling against Alaska Airlines Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:37:51 ADT
SEATTLE -- An arbitrator has ruled that Alaska Airlines violated a union contract by overestimating cost savings when ramp work was outsourced in Seattle in 2005.

Conventions and conferences Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:18:24 ADT
• Aug. 15-17: 16th Annual Home Improvement and Remodeling Show, 200 exhibits at Sullivan Arena. Estimated economic impact: $726,846

Seminars Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:18:22 ADT
THIS WEEK

Meetings Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:18:20 ADT
THURSDAY

Cycling champs successfully defend titles Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:53:30 ADT
The four-stage Tour of Anchorage ended Sunday with Matt Jordan and Sheryl Loan each defending their titles in the men's and women's expert divisions, respectively.

Whalers get recognition in small-schools poll Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:53:32 ADT
After surviving two-a-day practices in some wickedly strong wind and snow storms that have come off the Chukchi Sea this month, the Barrow Whalers seem poised to handle any audible this season.

Women's 2008-09 schedule shows Oct. 31 opening Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:02:51 ADT
Nineteen home games and a trip to Florida will highlight the 2008-09 UAA women's basketball schedule, announced Monday by coach Tim Moser.

Sumulong wins playoff in state amateur match play Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:01:25 ADT
In the 40 years Benji Sumulong has played golf, Sunday's final round of the State Amateur Match Play Tournament at Eagleglen Golf Course will forever live as one of his most memorable moments.

In the area Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:53:35 ADT
TODAY

Pilots sleepwalk to their first World Series loss Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:30:54 ADT
Something that makes the National Baseball Congress World Series special is its unique around-the-clock format where teams play 24 hours a day over a three-day period.

Oilers drop their first game at NBC World Series Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:58:49 ADT
The Beatrice (Neb.) Bruins used a three-run first inning to carry them to a 6-3 victory Sunday night over the Peninsula Oilers at the 74th annual National Baseball Congress World Series in Wichita, Kan.

Plenty of drama in Seward derby Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:12:31 ADT
The 53rd edition of the Seward Silver Salmon Derby is shaping up to be one of the best of all-time, with the lead changing hands three times in the opening two days.

Fleischhacker bags national title Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:11:26 ADT
Ron Fleischhacker of Eagle River placed second in the National Service Rifle Championship, although he was high civilian service rifle shooter.

Mattingley tops again Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:09:23 ADT
Darren Mattingley of Girdwood continues to show why he's still one of the best mountain biker racers in the area. Over the weekend, he won the Mooseberry Stampede, an event held on the CMT system, including Mooseberry Mesa, and extended through the Matanuska Experiment Farm (UAF) fields to Kepler Bradley State Recreation Area, then back to CMT, making a nearly 11-mile loop over easy-to-challenging terrain with lots of rolling hills

How to go for glory at the fair Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:09:01 ADT
I have accepted the Olympic Challenge, and since my cast-on during the opening ceremony Friday, I have been knitting away and watching the competitions in Beijing. As I watch athletes compete for that elusive gold medal, it has made me aware of what it takes to make a winner.

In brief: Health updates (8/12/08) Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:09:00 ADT
Doctors Without Borders information session, 6 p.m. Thursday, REI, 1200 W. Northern Lights Blvd. Prospective medical and nonmedical aid workers are invited to a presentation and Q&A session to learn about Doctors Without Borders' overseas humanitarian work. Aid worker and recruiter Kathy Dedieu will talk about life in the field and discuss requirements and the recruitment process. Register online. (www.doctors withoutborders.org/volunteer/recruitment/cfm. (1-212-679-6800)

Together Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:55:59 ADT
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Investigate Alaska wolf pup killing Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:29:00 EST
Many Alaskans have expressed ethical concerns regarding the recent killing of wolf pups at their den site by state biologists. I share these concerns, and question the legality of the killings. The lack of media coverage or any other investigation is perplexing.

It's time for a new face in Washington Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:29:00 EST
I think that we can all agree that U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens has done a tremendous job the past 40 years of bringing home the bacon to Alaska, and I wish to thank him for his service to the state.

Abbott case proceeds with mental competency questions Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:28:00 EST
SITKA - A judge said he will decide by the end of this week whether to order a mental health expert to examine Jason Abbott's mental competency to stand trial.

Hope remembered as a champion for his culture Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:28:00 EST
As a college student, Andrew "Andy" John Hope III would come to Nora Dauenhauer's office just to listen and watch her read and write Tlingit, the language of his people.

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