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Alaska delegation splits over health care reform vote
FAIRBANKS — Alaska’s Congressional delegation split across party lines in reaction to the passing of the Democrat-backed health care bill. Sen. Mark Begich, a Democrat, was not available for com...
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Errant deposit leads to theft charge for Alaska fisherman
ANCHORAGE , Alaska – A commercial fisherman found $230,000 deposited into his checking account and drained it to buy a new car, clothes and a computer, but the transfer was a mistake and th...
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Barrow boy charged with attempted murder
BARROW , Alaska – A 16-year-old Barrow boy has been charged with attempted murder and assault in the stabbing of his girlfriend. North Slope Borough police say they took a call just after 5...
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Iditarod ends with zero dog deaths; rookie from Montana takes red lantern
Updated 4:40 p.m. 3/21/10 • Click here for Iditarod standings ANCHORAGE , Alaska – The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race wrapped up with a surprise – no dog deaths. The race ended S...
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Alaska state worker charged with theft of $724,000
Updated 4:47 p.m. 3/21/10 ANCHORAGE , Alaska – A 35-year-old state public assistance worker from Anchorage and Kodiak has been charged with stealing $724,000 over five years. Chona Agtara...
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Final Interior musher finishes the 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
NOME — The final Interior musher of the 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race has crossed the finish line. Dave DeCaro, 27, of Denali Park, finished the Iditarod at 12:19 p.m. Saturday in 51st...
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Study: Billions needed to find Cook Inlet gas
ANCHORAGE , Alaska – A study conducted for three local utilities concludes that Cook Inlet natural gas companies will need to spend $1.9 billion to $2.8 billion over the next decade to find...
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Alaska man wants state to enlist honorary flags
KENAI , Alaska – As a lifelong Marine brat and retired U.S. Coast Guard officer, David Caswell understands what it means to serve the country. He also recognizes the importance of honoring ...
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Anchorage assemblywoman backs soda tax
Updated 1:20 p.m. 3/21/10 ANCHORAGE — An Anchorage assemblywoman is proposing a tax on soda pop and other sugary drinks, but the city’s mayor and two other assembly members said they have the...
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In this photo taken Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, Stacy Cunningham is shown in Juneau, Alaska, after an orbital osteotomy and nasal reconstruction. Born with orbital hypertelorism _ an increased distance between her eyes _ Cunningham ended up as the March of Dimes poster baby in 1967. Now, more than 40 years later, Cunningham has taken on the position as the Alaska spokesperson for the March of Dimes. (AP Photo/Capital City Weekly, Katie Spielberger) Alaska woman, a past March of Dimes poster child, shares her story
JUNEAU , Alaska – Stacy Cunningham doesn’t remember her earliest claim to fame. Born with orbital hypertelorism – an increased distance between her eyes – Cunningham ended...
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Coast Guard probes ship fire near Cold Bay
ANCHORAGE , Alaska – The Coast Guard is investigating an engine room fire that caused heavy damage and spread to other engineering compartments on a 286-foot fishing vessel. The March 10 bl...
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Alaska state House rejects call to send anti-health care reform message to Congress
JUNEAU — The state House on Friday rejected a call by Republicans to ask Congress to oppose federal health care reform. Supporters said Alaska could send a message to Congress by joining Idaho’s...
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This Feb. 2009 picture provided by Eppo Eerkes shows Newton Marshall in a parka on the Yukon Quest Trail near Fairbanks, Alaska. The creators of the Jamaica Dogsled Team are sending Marshall to the pinnacle of world-class competitions, the 1,100-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Jamaican Newton Marshall finishes Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
• Click here for current Iditarod standings * Nome Web cam NOME — Twenty-six-year-old Jamaican Newton Marshall became the first person from that Caribbean island nation to finish t...
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Alaska preserve looks for answers in wolf kills
ANCHORAGE , Alaska – State biologists shooting from the air killed a pack of research wolves, including two collared wolves that were not to be targeted under an agreement with the National...
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Anchorage mall homicide suspect arrested
ANCHORAGE , Alaska – Anchorage police say the suspect in a fatal mall shooting has been arrested. Police say 28-year-old Terence Gray was arrested at a mobile home Friday morning by SWAT ...
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