Articles Tagged with: Alaska

Promoters push Alaska attraction in Las Vegas
Alaska lawmakers are weighing whether to spend millions to create an Alaska tourist attraction on the Las Vegas strip.
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What’s in movie theater popcorn?
Movie-chain operators are fighting proposed federal nutrition disclosure rules on concession snacks, saying they’re an unwarranted intrusion into their business. Movie-chain operators are fighting proposed federal nutrition disclosure rules on concession snacks, saying they’re an unwarranted intrusion into their business.
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Shakespeare’s Grille Shows Flair For English Fare
Even before an infusion of creativity over the past couple of decades, English cuisine generally got a bad rap. There is some truth in the old saw that “English food” is in oxymoron, in that the food that usually represents the best of a cuisine – in this
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Alaska lawmakers propose ditching pipeline plan
Alaska lawmakers introduced legislation Friday to abandon a centerpiece of former Gov. Sarah Palin’s administration: a state-sanctioned effort to advance a major natural gas pipeline.
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Tracks of two prehistoric birds found in Alaska
Fossilized tracks from two newly discovered prehistoric birds have been found in Alaska’s Denali National Park, according to findings released by an expert in Arctic paleontology.
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Celebrating the 30th anniversary of protecting huge swaths of land
Guest op-ed by Tim Lydon/Writers on the Range Not many people realize it, but this December marks the 30th anniversary of America’s biggest parks act, the 1980 Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, which protected nearly two Utah’s-worth of Alaska lands.
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Nordale first-grader plans to get hair cut for ‘Locks of Love’
FAIRBANKS — Jade Eldridge has always been opposed to suggestions by her mother, Ashley, that Jade get a haircut. The child wanted her hair to be as long as possible. But when Jade, 6, learned her …
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Celebrating the 30th anniversary of protecting huge swaths of land
Guest op-ed by Tim Lydon/Writers on the Range Not many people realize it, but this December marks the 30th anniversary of America’s biggest parks act, the 1980 Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, which protected nearly two Utah’s-worth of Alaska lands.
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Report leaves Alaska gas pipeline from long-range energy projections
JUNEAU, Alaska – Federal analysts believe it will not be economical to build a major natural gas pipeline in Alaska for at least the next 20 years, according to a recent report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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The biggest turkey: Sarah Palin or the American voter? : Reflections by Mary Jane Skala
Three weeks ago, I re-entered civilization after living on a remote New Mexico ranch for eight months. As my eyes adjusted to the glare of civilization, I kept seeing Sarah Palin. Sarah was in bookstores, the newspaper and on TV. Especially on TV.
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Field reports: Lead tackle rules to be considered – Sun, 28 Nov 2010 PST
FISHING – Restrictions on use of lead fishing tackle at 13 lakes with nesting loons will be considered by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission when it meets Thursday-Saturday in Olympia. The lead issue is on the agenda for Saturday.
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Up on the top, with views that can’t be beat
Up on the top, with views that can’t be beat
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‘Sarah Palin’s Alaska’: A first look inside the Palin household
Sarah Palin’s highly anticipated TLC reality show, “Sarah Palin’s Alaska,” premieres on Sunday, November 14 at 9 p.m. EST, but Zap2it has your first look at Palin’s adventures right now. The former governor (and vice-presidential candidate) takes viewers on a rare journey through the northernmost state in the first episode, where she and husband Todd Palin climb to a mountain peak in Denali …
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Army Band is morale boost for Alaska soldiers – Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq – Army Times
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — There is one part of the Army that is often misunderstood. The Army Band’s purpose may not be obvious to outsiders, but is of great importance to insiders. Their significance can be seen in the way they are received by their fellow soldiers, retirees or veterans, and Army families. It can also be seen in the new regulations that make it easier for Army Bands to move with …
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Alaska books 2010
In our annual Alaska books issue, we feature works by Joe McGinniss, Craig Medred, Kris Farmen—and even a couple graphic novels…
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Prep sports wrap: Federal Way’s Johnson, Simon impressive at Curtis Invitational; Kim earns ‘Ironwoman’
The Federal Way High School cross country teams had a pair of impressive runs Saturday at the prestigious Curtis Invitational at Titlow Park. Jasmine Johnson finished in first place on the girls’ side and Meron Simon won the boys’ race at the 16-team invitational meet.
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Northwest suburban police blotter
Vandals have repeatedly climbed on the roof at Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic School, 432 S. Mitchell Ave., primarily on weekends. School employees found empty alcohol bottles and lawn chairs there around 10 a.m. Sept. 22.
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Fire Damages Glennallen Hotel
Associated Press State fire officials are investigating a blaze that destroyed part of a hotel in Glennallen. Alaska State Troopers say the fire broke out Saturday morning in an annex of the Caribou Hotel. Eight rooms in the annex were occupied. One person was treated for smoke inhalation but all other guests escaped injury. Fire departments from Gakona, Kenny [...]
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Students experience Alaska Supreme Court firsthand
“It is a one in a lifetime opportunity,” Thunder Mountain High School senior Emily Keyes said as she positioned herself along side the most powerful court in Alaska. “It is…
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Lucky winners in the annual Denali Park Road lottery bask in the reward
FAIRBANKS — Most people who have ever traveled the Denali Park Road that leads to the old mining site of Kantishna have gone by bus. The road lies in the heart of 6-million-acre Denali National Par…
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Mini-hydro project would help power Kantishna
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Alaska’s two senators have introduced legislation to construct a micro hydro project inside Denali National Park. The project would help power the Kantishna area of the park …
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Palin neighbor author is moving back home
In November 1975, Joe McGinniss arrived in Alaska via ferry. Over the months that followed, he traveled extensively around the state interviewing political leaders and average folk. This summer, he resumed temporary residence in Alaska to research his next book — this one about Sarah Palin.
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Earth and sky: Aurora-watching Alaska photographer turns his lens downward
FAIRBANKS – Warren Gammel loves photography. It should be evident in the collection of his photographs presented here today. This collection is from two of his trips — one across the Denali Highw…
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