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Hiker from New York state found dead in Alaska

The Wall Street Journal 06/15/2011
Record snow in Anchorage as Alaskan communities run out of shovels following 27ft snowfall... and there's more to come!

Weary Alaskans woke up to another heavy snowfall as Anchorage experiences its snowiest period since records began, causing more headaches in coastal areas already struggling to dig out.

Hiker from New York state found dead in Alaska

A New York state man likely fell to his death while hiking in rough terrain on the Herbert Glacier trail system, officials said Wednesday.

Former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens, four others die in plane crash

MARK THIESSEN and BECKY BOHRER Yahoo! News 08/10/2010
Alaska man with Hepatitis C charged with attempted murder after spitting on nurse: police

An Alaskan man faced an attempted murder charge Tuesday after allegedly spitting on a female hospital worker.

Former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens, four others die in plane crash

DILLINGHAM, Alaska – An amphibious plane carrying former Sen. Ted Stevens crashed into a remote mountainside during a fishing trip, killing the state's most beloved political figure and four others and stranding the survivors on a rocky, brush-covered slope overnight.

Alaska avalanche kills Conoco exec, worker missing

Kyle Hopkins and James Halpin The Seattle Times 02/15/2010
Alaska avalanche kills Conoco exec, worker missing

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Poor weather kept Alaska state troopers from searching Sunday for a Conoco Phillips Alaska employee missing in the avalanche that killed company president Jim Bowles on Saturday, a spokeswoman for the Alaska State Troopers says.

Obama visits troops at Alaska base

President Barack Obama Thursday used a refueling stop on the first leg of an Asian trip to address service members at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska.

Ex-Oil Executive Gets 3 Years In Jail In Alaska Corruption Case

Brent Kendall The Wall Street Journal 10/29/2009
Ex-Oil Executive Gets 3 Years In Jail In Alaska Corruption Case

A former oil-services executive who was the federal government's star witness in several Alaska political corruption cases, including the controversial prosecution of former Sen. Ted Stevens, was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison and fined $750,000 for bribing public officials.

Princess Introduces New Alaska Cruisetour Designed Especially for Families

With its stunning scenery, abundant wildlife, and plethora of active adventure opportunities, Alaska offers the perfect family vacation. To make it easier for families to plan a trip to the 49th state, Princess Cruises has added a fun new cruisetour option designed especially with family groups in mind.

Former Alaska State Representative Sentenced for Conspiracy to Commit Bribery

Former Alaska State Representative Beverly Masek was sentenced today to six months in prison by U.S. District Judge Ralph Beistline in Anchorage, Alaska, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division. Masek, 45, was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release.

Alaska lawmakers override Palin veto of $28.6 million stimulus

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — In a final spat with former Gov. Sarah Palin, the Alaska Legislature voted Monday to override her veto of $28.6 million in federal stimulus funds intended for energy efficiency projects.


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