News 2008-08-16 Andanh.com

Two girls struck and killed while crossing Glenn Highway Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:45:38 ADT
Two girls, ages 12 and 16, were killed early this morning crossing the Glenn Highway at Bragaw Street when they were struck by a truck driving westbound, according to Anchorage police. The older girl was intoxicated, as were two adults with the girls.

Money for condo believed to have come from lifelong friend Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:41:07 ADT
Prosecutors say it was one of Sen. Ted Stevens' friends whose secret, interest-free loan allowed him to make a killing in a Florida condominium investment six years ago.

Is McCain rethinking his position on ANWR? Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:29:42 ADT
The Weekly Standard reports that John McCain, who opposes drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, may be taking another look at the possibility.

Dog-attack victim remains in critical condition Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:16:26 ADT
The child who was attacked by a pit bull this week remained hospitalized in critical condition as her father was making his way home from Iraq to be with her late this week, according to the girl's family.

Friday's oil, gas, gold, zinc prices Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:55:16 ADT
The price of North Slope oil sold on West Coast open markets closed today at $113.07 a barrel, down $1.24 for the day.

Tour flight supervision inadequate Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:04:48 ADT
Inadequate supervision of the flight tour industry in Southeast Alaska by the Federal Aviation Administration contributed to a fatal crash in Misty Fjords National Monument that killed five people last summer, according to a National Transportation Safety Board report released this week.

Dimond runs over West in 26-7 win Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:46:53 ADT
The night started with West arriving late and striking first, but ended with Dimond celebrating its second straight win.

The mystery of Flight 4422 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:41:16 ADT
It's said that dead men tell no tales. But a severed arm and hand that emerged from a Wrangell Mountain glacier nine years ago just might -- with the help of two pilots, several forensic and genetic scientists and a raft of state and federal officials.

Local pimp sentenced to 30 years Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:41:21 ADT
Don Arthur Webster Jr., convicted earlier this year of multiple sex trafficking and drug charges, was sentenced Friday in federal court to 30 years in prison, followed by a lifetime of supervision.

Valley abuse case echoes in new trial Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:16:23 ADT
PALMER -- The old 911 tape played in a Palmer courtroom Friday took jurors back to 2004, to the beginning of a child abuse investigation that shocked the Valley.

When sons stray too far, parents call the police Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:16:29 ADT
JUNEAU -- Two families resorted to a little tough love in Juneau theft cases that led to recent jail sentences for two young men.

'Mrs. Santa Claus of North Pole dies at 91 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:57:20 ADT
FAIRBANKS Nellie Miller, a North Pole woman known for decades as Mrs. Santa Claus, has died.

Driver dies when 4-wheeler overturns Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:16:14 ADT
STERLING -- A four-wheeler flipped and killed its driver early Friday morning near Mile 82 of the Sterling Highway, according to Alaska State Troopers.

Man gets 7 years in beating of toddler Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:35:40 ADT
A man who threw a toddler against a wall and repeatedly smashed his head on the floor because the child wouldn't stop crying was sentenced Friday to serve seven years in prison, according to prosecutors.

Subpoenas uncalled for in Wooten matter Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:34:39 ADT
Legislators have decided subpoenas aren't needed in the investigation of whether the governor or her aides improperly pressured the Public Safety Department to fire trooper Mike Wooten.

Check cashing nets prison term of 6 years Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:34:01 ADT
A forger was sentenced to six years in prison for cashing two fraudulent checks and attempting to cash a third one, according to prosecutors.

Discovery of pot results in conviction Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:33:16 ADT
DILLINGHAM -- More than two pounds of marijuana found in a drug house has netted a Dillingham man a conviction for misconduct involving a controlled substance, according to prosecutors.

Child porn found on man's computer Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:32:30 ADT
UNALASKA -- A man who surrendered his computer to authorities following a fraud conviction was charged with possessing child pornography after officers searched the machine.

Search goes on for missing official, son Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:31:45 ADT
JUNEAU -- Searchers continued scouring the waters in Southeast Alaska on Friday for signs of an airplane that vanished a week ago with a deputy state commissioner and his son aboard, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Prosecutors reveal more in Stevens case Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:05:01 ADT
Federal prosecutors offered a glimpse of previously unseen evidence against U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens in new court filings Thursday, including allegations that Stevens used insider help to turn a secret $5,000 investment in a Florida condo development into more than $100,000 in quick profits.

Palin says staff's calls were not pressure Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:04:52 ADT
As an investigator hired by the Legislature began looking into the firing of the state's former top cop, Gov. Sarah Palin was defiant Thursday.

State files criminal charges against lobbyist Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:37:06 ADT
The state has filed criminal charges against prominent lobbyist Ashley Reed, alleging he is chronically late filing required reports disclosing his lobbying activities.

Heart transplant recipient in critical condition Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:36:52 ADT
Two weeks after receiving a new heart, 10-year-old Shawn Stockwell of Eagle River remained in intensive care in a California hospital Thursday, struggling to survive.

No stopping Nikiski's Calderwood Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:46:57 ADT
It was the Beau Calderwood Show for the Nikiski football team Friday night.

Cougars defense devours Mustangs Titans defeat Raiders with FG Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:47:15 ADT
As easy as it is to become mesmerized by Service High's high-octane spread offense -- after all, it has rung up 81 points in two football games -- the Cougars' defense has proved equally hypnotic.

Juneau's Smith-Fagerstrom connection clicks Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:47:11 ADT
Dakota Smith threw three touchdowns -- two to all-state receiver Alex Fagerstrom -- as the defending state champion Juneau Crimson Bears overwhelmed Wasilla 35-7 in a Railbelt Conference game Friday in Juneau.

Chugiak legion team eliminated at Northwest Regional Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:47:03 ADT
Errors and lack of control on the mound equaled elimination for Chugiak Post 33 on Friday, when it fell 18-3 in seven innings to Kennewick, Wash., at the American Legion Baseball Northwest Regional at Heroes Park in Bozeman, Mont.

Service 6, Chugiak 0 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:08:52 ADT
Quarterback Bobbi Britt found receiver Krysta Sumabat in the end zone with 50 seconds left Friday night to end a scoreless game and power Service past Chugiak at the Eagle River football field.

Clark, Keppet join leaders in Seward Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:07:52 ADT
Wasilla's Jolene Clark and Anchorage's Craig Keppet moved into the top 10 Friday in the 53rd Seward Silver Salmon Derby. Clark grabbed second place with her 18.26-pounder. Keppet is ninth with a 16.98-pound catch.

Conference standings Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:47:06 ADT
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New faces leading the charge in the CIC Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:58:26 ADT
A changing of the guard has taken place at quarterback in the Cook Inlet Conference.

Chugiak legion falls in Montana Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:58:18 ADT
Chugiak Post 33 pitched well and hit decently Thursday night, but errors were its undoing in an 8-3 opening-round loss to host Bozeman, Mont., in the American Legion Baseball Northwest Regional.

Valley anglers lead the Seward Derby Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:08:02 ADT
Palmer's Renee Wellington remained the overall leader in the 53rd annual Seward Silver Salmon Derby and Sam Amato of Wasilla stayed in second, but they were joined in the standings Thursday by another Valley fishermen.

Kenai's Audrey Coon in Sports Illustrated Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:07:02 ADT
Former Kenai High athlete Audrey Coon, now a star rower at Western Washington University, is featured in the Aug. 18 edition of Sports Illustrated in the magazine's Faces in the Crowd section.

Hyde wins at Kincaid Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:06:04 ADT
Evan Hyde won the men's expert division in the Arctic Bicycle Club's Mangler Three mountain biking race at Kincaid Park on Wednesday, covering the 12-mile course in 1 hour, 8 minutes.

In brief: Matters of Faith Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:43:53 ADT
50th ANNIVERSARY: St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, 2200 Arctic Blvd., welcomes the Rev. Gerald Dino, Eparchy of Van Nuys in Phoenix, Ariz., at 7 p.m. today to celebrate the church and the 50th anniversary of the first Byzantine-Catholic Divine Liturgy in Anchorage. For details, call 277-6731 or visit www.ak-byz-cath.org.

What's blooming this week at the Alaska Botanical Garden Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:25:18 ADT
The Alaska Botanical Garden plant collection is maturing nicely, and all beds are lush and full. The peonies are finally starting to bloom beautifully, and they are emitting wonderfully sweet aromas throughout the gardens.

Benson the best pick in Dem primary Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:37:00 EST
On Aug. 26, voters in this state have the chance to take the first step toward sending a remarkable and courageous person to the U.S. Congress.

Lobbyist faces disclosure charges Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:35:00 EST
A lobbyist for some of Alaska's top companies is facing criminal charges in connection with failing to report lobbying work.

Son gets jail time after dad turns him in Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:35:00 EST
Twenty-year-old Lloyd Lewin was sentenced Thursday to six months in jail for stealing and using his father's checks and credit card.

Redfern mine submits new Taku barge plan Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:36:00 EST
Mine operator Redfern Resources Ltd. reapplied to the state this week to operate a barge with amphibious tow vessels on the Taku River in icy months.

Photo: Trophy fish Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:36:00 EST
Sheldon Winters, winner of the 62nd Golden North Salmon Derby held last weekend, holds his trophy Thursday during an awards ceremony at Centennial Hall. Winters was fishing with friends on his new boat when he caught the 35.8-pound king, winning $15,000 and other prizes from Territorial Sportsmen.

Photo: Missing plane Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:36:00 EST
A photo taken July 5, 2004, shows the Cessna 182 that has gone missing since Saturday with Juneau pilots Brian Andrews, 56, and his son, Brandon, 24. The pair did not return from an estimated 40-minute flight Saturday to pick up camping gear from a cabin on Admiralty Island. The search enters its seventh day today.

Police & Fire Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:36:00 EST
Due to technical difficulties, the police report was unavailable at press time. The full report will run in Sunday's paper.

Around Town Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:36:00 EST
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Jambaars head home Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:37:00 EST
After winning two games and tying one, the Juneau Soccer Club's U16 boys team, the Jambaars, were defeated by the equally matched Cook Inlet Soccer Club's Velocity 93 boys team, from Anchorage, on Thursday in the semifinals of the 2008 Alaska State Soccer Cup, held Aug. 11-16 in Fairbanks.

SPORTS IN JUNEAU Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:37:00 EST
UPCOMING EVENTS

FBI authority questioned by Stevens Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:36:00 EST
WASHINGTON - Sen. Ted Stevens accused the Justice Department of trampling on the independence of Congress, arguing Thursday that the corruption case against him should be thrown out.

Investigation dogs Alaska governor Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:36:00 EST
Gov. Sarah Palin, a rising young GOP star mentioned as a possible running mate for John McCain, could see her clean-hands reputation damaged by a growing furor over whether she tried to get her former brother-in-law fired as a state trooper.

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