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Ferry schedule released

The Inter-Island Ferry Authority has released its 2009 northern route.

Hill in Ketchikan gives out

At least one home is damaged after a landslide struck a Ketchikan neighborhood.

Officials ponder dropout rate

The Anchorage School Board says it is working hard to combat the dropout rate in city schools.

Iditarod musher takes on a new challenge

An Iditarod Sled Dog Race veteran who spent years tempering herself and her huskies for the long, hard trail to Nome, has turned her energies to a new challenge, providing a healthy alternative home for adults with developmental disabilities.

Big rise in fuel prices hits fishermen hard

A dramatic rise in fuel prices in Alaska in 2008 had a pronounced impact on Alaska's coastal economy, changing the behavior of harvesters at sea and sapping income from fishing communities across rural Alaska.

Bug rancher runs business out of her home

In a tiny house the color of salmon roe, sit racks of trays and 30-gallon barrels crawling with crickets, mealworms and mice.

Calif. man convicted of child exploitation charges

A federal jury has convicted a California man who faced several child exploitation charges.

Man sentenced in murder case

A 24-year-old Fairbanks man has been handed a 30-year prison sentence for the shooting death of another man.

Driver gets 66 years in fatality

A 24-year-old man has been sentenced in the death of another motorist in Anchorage caused when he crashed a stolen truck during a police chase.

Grand jury indicts Anchorage man on the lam

A 21-year-old Anchorage man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that he escaped from Cornell Corrections of Alaska.

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Troopers: driver in deadly crash drinking

A 20-year-old man had been drinking before he set off on a frozen trail and rammed a dog sled with his snowmobile, killing the musher and severely injuring a passenger in the sled, authorities said Friday.

Alaska salmon bound for Wal-Mart freezers

Some of Alaska's finest sockeye salmon is hitting Wal-Mart's frozen food sections.

Orthodox priest will return to service, teaching

An outspoken Anchorage-based priest with the Orthodox Church in America has regained a teaching post and received two other top positions.

Witness against Sen. Stevens says he hid the truth

One of the government's witnesses against convicted Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska says he didn't tell the truth on the stand about an immunity deal with the Justice Department in exchange for his testimony.

Blasting scheduled for Juneau parking garage

Juneau officials say test blasting and drilling will begin in two weeks for a new downtown garage and transit center.

Felon sentenced for possessing firearm

A 20-year-old Wasilla man has been sentenced to two years in prison for being a felon in possession of a weapon and for possessing a stolen firearm.

Palmer fire chief to retire after 39 years

The city of Palmer is seeking its first new fire chief after 39 years.

Palin pardon spares Wasilla tom turkey

Gov. Sarah Palin performed the first pardon of her gubernatorial career Thursday.

Canadian company buys Brown Jug stores

An Alaska liquor store chain is now owned by a Canadian firm.

Economist: recession could hurt tourism, mining

The downturn in the global economy is likely to touch Alaska in two sectors, mining and tourism, according to an Anchorage economist.

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Single action shooter

Steve Montgomery talks about the Single Action Shooting Society during a November event.

SECTION

Sen. Ted Stevens

A conviction in federal court and a loss in a U.S. Senate race has brought an end to his illustrious political career.

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Turkey farm

Triple D Farm and Hatchery owner Anthony Schmidt talks about the turkeys he's raising for Thanksgiving.

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Bear 'haven' in trouble

Charlie Vandergaw is under investigation for spending his summers cohabitating with wild bears.

PHOTOS

2008 Veterans Day

Images from Veteran's Day celebrations around Anchorage.

PALIN RETURNS

Palin's seven challenges

So many questions, so many strategic choices, so many complications that didn't exist a few short months ago.

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The Senate vote

Here's how the U.S. Senate race broke down Tuesday in each of the state's 40 legislative districts.

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Success inside and out

Female inmates at Hiland Correctional Center participate in workshops to help prepare them for success outside of jail.

Cocaine dealers sentenced to lengthy terms

Calif. agrees to limit trout stocking

Hospital suspends plans for trauma center

Doctor killed by snowmobile

Woman accused of multiple frauds

Court orders review of Beaufort drilling plan

Bar groups seek Stevens law license suspension

Juneau hires avalanche forecaster

Stevens gives last Senate speech as staffers weep

81-year-old man charged with dealing pills

Former owner charged with fuel theft at store

Man commits 14th Alaska robbery this year

Low prices, new tax mean less petroleum investment

Croatian village celebrates victory of US senator

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Kusko 300 trying to raise money

Sea lion numbers a mixed bag

Fire cause undetermined

Man pleads guilty in weapons case

Ethics complaint filed against Palin

Scammers use seek money in coach's name

Some Mat-Su homeowners turn to coal for heat

Trial begins in grisly 2005 stabbing

Murkowski calls for Point Thomson resolution

Kelly clings to 1-vote lead

Man charged with shooting, wounding hunter

Anchorage mayor takes restrained route to Senate

Uncle of new Alaska senator excited for nephew

Berkowitz congratulates Young on his US House win

Bethel judge accused of misconduct

Fairbanks man charged with defrauding hospital

Money approved for airport upgrade

Vandals ransack 3 schools

Pilot killed in Iraq remembered at NAS Fallon

Chalkyitsik man charged with kidnapping, assault

Statehood bonfire hits air quality snag

Stevens loses Alaska Senate race

North Pole students test pollock hot lunches

Jurors says Stevens hurt his case by testifying

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