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NEWS ABOUT: Anchorage

Anchorage stories: 12 news summaries

(Newser) - A rash of homeless deaths during warm-weather months has alarmed residents and homeless advocates in Anchorage, Alaska. In a feature article ranging from serial killer conspiracy theories to chronicles of life on the streets, the Anchorage Daily News looks at the 12 homeless deaths and points out the most likely... More »

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Alaska • alcoholism • homeless • serial killers • Anchorage

(Newser) - Sarah Palin’s reasons for leaving office early ring exceedingly hollow to the editors of the Anchorage Daily News. She “baffled Alaskans with her explanation that, having decided not to seek a second term, she doesn't want to be a lame duck until December 2010. That explanation is... More »

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Alaska • resignation • governor • ambition • newspaper editorials • Sarah Palin • Anchorage

 5.4 Quake Jolts Alaska 

No injuries or major damage reported after quake shakes Anchorage region

Jun 23, 09 1:28 AM CDT
(Newser) - A strong earthquake jolted southern Alaska yesterday but there were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage, the Anchorage Daily News reports. The epicenter of the 5.4 magnitude quake was some 60 miles north of Anchorage, where the rumbling lasted several minutes and sent people diving for cover... More »

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Alaska • earthquake • Anchorage

(Newser) - Anchorage has long been a bear-friendly town, but with three uncharacteristic maulings last summer some residents want a more aggressive wildlife management policy this year, the AP reports. The city of 285,000 is also home to more than 300 bears and borders a national park that officials have called... More »

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Alaska • wildlife • population control • grizzly bear • bear • Anchorage • bear attack

(Newser) - The fifth and largest eruption of Alaska’s Mount Redoubt occurred this morning, sending a plume of ash 60,000 feet above sea level, the Anchorage Daily News reports. The ash is spreading north into inhabited areas, but winds moving toward Anchorage are too high to dump ash there. “... More »

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Alaska • Alaska Airlines • volcano • eruption • volcanic ash • Anchorage • Mount Redoubt • plume

Alaska Volcano Continues to Rumble, Fume

Scientists keep wary eye on Mt. Redoubt, near Anchorage

Jan 29, 09 3:19 PM CST
(Newser) - Researchers are keeping a close eye on Alaska’s Mt. Redoubt, a volcano that could erupt any time, KTUU-TV reports. The peak—located about 110 miles southwest of Anchorage—has seen increased earthquakes and tremors in recent days, CNN adds. Mt. Redoubt last erupted in 1989-90. More »

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Alaska • geology • volcano • eruption • volcanoes • volcanic activity • Anchorage • Mt. Redoubt

'I Have Not Been Convicted
of Anything': Stevens

Nonetheless, Alaska senators plans appeal of last week's verdict in DC

Oct 31, 08 4:11 PM CDT
(Newser) - Ted Stevens said he had “not been convicted of anything,” during a debate last night with the Democratic challenger to his Alaska Senate seat, Politico reports—despite being convicted Monday on corruption charges. The 84-year old Republican alleges prosecutorial misconduct and plans an appeal, though top GOP figures—... More »

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Alaska • corruption • prosecutorial misconduct • Ted Stevens • re-election • Mark Begich • Anchorage • US Senate • corruption trial

OPINION

 Alaska Paper Picks Obama 

Anchorage Daily News is wary of both McCain and Palin

Oct 26, 08 2:48 PM CDT
(Newser) - Sarah Palin has accomplished a lot and has brought unexpected recognition to Alaska, but for the presidency, Barack Obama is "a clear choice" for the Anchorage Daily News. John McCain has abandoned his maverick positions to curry conservative favor, and the demands of the White House would "stretch... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • Alaska • newspaper endorsement • Election 2008 • economy • Sarah Palin • Anchorage

 1,000 Alaskans Protest Palin 

Demand Troopergate findings before election

Sep 28, 08 6:45 AM CDT
(Newser) - Some 1,000 protesters chanting “recall Palin!” turned out in force in Anchorage yesterday to object to the state’s handling of Troopergate, reports the Anchorage Daily News. Demonstrators called for the attorney general's resignation and urged legislators to issue a report on the probe into Sarah Palin's... More »

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Election 2008 • Troopergate • Sarah Palin • protesters • Anchorage

Lawmakers to Subpoena Todd Palin in Alaska

GOP efforts to delay probe thwarted by
state senator

Sep 12, 08 8:01 PM CDT
(AP) - The abuse of power investigation against Sarah Palin took a potentially ominous turn for her party today when state lawmakers voted to subpoena her husband. Republican efforts to delay the probe until after the Nov. 4 election were thwarted when GOP State Sen. Charlie Huggins, who represents Palin's hometown of... More »

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Alaska • Troopergate • Sarah Palin • Anchorage • Todd Palin

Bear Attack Fuels Debate Over Alaskan Trails

Salmon and garbage attract them, but city and state duck the issue

Aug 3, 08 7:55 PM CDT
(Newser) - A teenage biker's recent bear mauling in Anchorage has renewed debate over safety on the city's trails—and outrage among residents who want long-sought changes, the Anchorage Daily News reports. At issue is the salmon and human waste that attract bears, experts say, but city and state have so far... More »

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Alaska • wildlife • grizzly bear • bear • Anchorage • bear attack

Anchorage Mayor to Run
for Ted Stevens' Senate Seat

40-year veteran faces corruption probe

Apr 21, 08 9:07 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Democratic mayor of Anchorage will throw his hat in the ring today for the Alaska Senate seat Ted Stevens has held for 4 decades, the Anchorage Daily News reports. Stevens, one of the Senate's most notorious pork producers, has been reelected easily 7 times, but is now under federal... More »

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Alaska • Republican • Senate • Ted Stevens • Democrat • candidate • campaign • Mark Begich • Anchorage

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