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Geoffrey Dunn: Half-Baked in Alaska II: More Ethics Charges Unveiled Against Palin

“The governor is using her official position and office in an attempt to repair her damaged political image on the national scene,” Henning declared.

States, including Alaska, accused of misdirecting tobacco funds

JUNEAUa ‘The state House of Representatives on Wednesday approved using tobacco settlement revenues to raise $139 million to pay for a wide range of projects across the state.

Congratulations, Sen.-elect Begich

Congratulations to Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich, now U.S. Sen.-elect Mark Begich, for his victory over Ted Stevens.

Missile work funds state economy

The Boeing Co.’s work on the Ground-based Midcourse Defense missile program is helping fuel the state’s economy.

Alaska voter turnout, once thought low, may set record

Alaska voter turnout for this year’s election appears now on track to be the highest ever.

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Alaskans React To End Of Stevens Era

All Things Considered , November 19, 2008 Embattled Sen. Ted Stevens concedes after coming up short in a tight race for re-election to Alaska’s Senate seat.

‘Alaska voter turnout may set a record’

The Anchorage Daily News offers this report , which begins: “Alaska voter turnout for this year’s election appears now on track to be the highest ever.That’s contrary to hand-wringing about why Alaskans didn’t .

Army Corps projects quietly boost Alaska economy

It’s kind of like a big, invisible hand in Alaska’s economy. A hand that has guided more than $2 billion of construction around the state over the past five years, overseeing everything from toxic waste .

Fairbanks man killed, two others injured in vehicle accident near Cantwell

Alaska State Troopers say a 23-year-old Fairbanks man died Friday in a crash on the Parks Highway and two people were airlifted to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital for treatment.

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Annual Medicare Drug Plan Enrollment Window Now Open, Alaska Department Of Health Informs Seniors

Main Category: Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP Also Included In: Seniors / Aging Article Date: 18 Nov 2008 Alaskans age 65 and older who are interested in getting prescription drug coverage through the Medicare .

Army Corps projects quietly boost Alaska economy

It’s kind of like a big, invisible hand in Alaska’s economy. A hand that has guided more than $2 billion of construction around the state over the past five years, overseeing everything from toxic waste .

Alaska’s mineral industry now worth record $4 billion

The total value of Alaska’s mineral industry in 2007 set a new record of approximately $4 billion, up 13.3 percent from the 2006 level, the state Department of Natural Resources announced Nov.

Vote tally trend favors Begich

SENATE RACE: With Stevens strongholds still uncounted, leader isn’t celebrating yet.

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Ravenstoke Alaska
The tiny town takes drastic measures to increase its woman to man ratio.

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Coast Guard flying 1,000 miles for medevac off Alaska’s Aleutain Chain

Coast Guard aircraft launched from Kodiak Tuesday to fly more than 1,000 miles to conduct a medical evacuation of a 51-year-old crewman reported to have suffered a stroke aboard a bulk carrier approximately 200 .

Governor’s Emergency Medical Service Awards Announced, Alaska

The Governor’s Annual Awards for Emergency Medical Services, sponsored by the Alaska Council on Emergency Medical Services, were announced at the opening session of the annual State Emergency Medical Services .

Former Gov. Murkowski says new ANWR push needed

Former Gov. Frank Murkowski talked about the future of the state’s economy at a luncheon hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.

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