Alaska
Browne withdraws as Kohring's attorney
Published May 14, 2008
ANCHORAGE -- The attorney for former state Rep. Vic Kohring has stepped aside so he can qualify for a public defender to appeal his conviction on federal corruption charges.
Colorado Senate candidate yanks ad; Mount McKinley no Pikes Peak
Published May 14, 2008
DENVER -- Mount McKinley is no Pikes Peak, at least in Colorado political circles.
Psychiatric evaluation sought for Sitka man accused in fatal stabbings
Published May 14, 2008
JUNEAU -- The state is seeking a court-ordered psychiatric exam for Jason Abbott, the 18-year-old Sitka man accused of stabbing to death four people, including his grandparents.
Notable quotes on listing of polar bears as threatened
Published May 14, 2008
The decision to list the polar bear as threatened raised concerns among state lawmakers that it could hamper oil and natural gas activity on the North Slope. Here are statements from Alaska's congressional delegation, local officials and environmental organizations about the listing:
Study: Migration from rural Alaska to cities increasing
Published May 14, 2008
ANCHORAGE — More rural Alaskans are moving to the city.
Soldotna considers buying golf course
Published May 14, 2008
SOLDOTNA -- The city manager of Soldotna is looking for input on whether the city should buy a golf course.
Nikiski teacher says he's running for Stevens' seat
Published May 14, 2008
NIKISKI -- A Nikiski High School teacher from Kenai has filed to run for Sen. Ted Stevens' seat.
Parents unhappy with state's plan for home schoolers
Published May 14, 2008
ANCHORAGE -- Some parents who home school their children are not happy with the state's plan to assert more control.
Polar bear listed as threatened species
Published May 14, 2008
WASHINGTON — The Interior Department has decided to protect the polar bear as a threatened species because of the decline in Arctic sea ice from global warming, officials said Wednesday.
Alaska Airlines wants Juneau terminal work to stop
Published May 14, 2008
JUNEAU -- Alaska Airlines wants airport terminal work in Juneau to stop because it says Juneau is a shrinking community.
Petersburg teen dies in hunting accident
Published May 13, 2008
ANCHORAGE -- Alaska State Troopers say a Petersburg teenager died in an accidental shooting while hunting grouse.
Idaho raptor group: Study confirms lead fragments in venison
Published May 13, 2008
BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho raptor group working to eliminate lead from ammunition released findings Tuesday it said shows that ground venison from 80 percent of deer killed with high-velocity lead bullets contains metal fragments.
Deadline looms for decision on whether to list polar bears as endangered
Published May 13, 2008
ANCHORAGE — Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne hasn’t added a U.S. creature to the endangered species list since he took office two years ago. The former Idaho governor has until Thursday to decide on one that could
Mat-Su school district, teachers reach labor accord
Published May 13, 2008
WASILLA -- Teachers in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District have a tentative new two-year contract.
Kodiak names McDonald as new schools superintendent
Published May 13, 2008
KODIAK -- Stewart McDonald has been selected as the new superintendent of the Kodiak Island Borough School District.