When the plane goes down, the good gadget is the one that gets you found
There are better options for tracking downed aircraft than the Emergency Locator Transmitters that have failed to help rescuers locate victims of some recent high-profile Alaska crashes. Government regulators, however, don't seem ready for a change.
Did Alaska’s Joe the Farmer take federal subsidy payments?We have questions, too. Unfortunately, the answer isn't as simple as a database search, and U.S. Senate hopeful Joe Miller isn't exactly springing to his own defense. Political Animal | Jill Burke |
Berkowitz: Get a hunting, fishing, trapping license that's good for life Lifetime licenses could generate significant state revenue and save outdoor enthusiasts a lot of hassle, the Democratic candidate for governor says. Political Animal | Patti Epler |
Booksellers and libraries sue, saying censorship law goes too far While it's meant to protect children from sexual predators online, critics say new language in Alaska's law regarding "indecent material" is too broad and threatens free speech. Politics | Jill Burke |
The 49th Estate: An artist's abode In Wasilla, near the fire station, Cheyanne Smith lives in a modest house where she creates works of art of all types. 49th Estate | Bryan Dunagan |
Accessories meet awareness in fair trade jewelry GrassRoots is one of my favorite local spots for buying eye-catching jewelry that won't empty your wallet. Shop 907 | Kelly McLain |
Impatient for PFD sales? How about a diversion? While we're all waiting for PFD travel deals, let's look around for some special, early-fall events and fun packages. Travel Guru | Scott McMurren |
Walker: Write-in campaign doesn't seem like 'a winning strategy' The Anchorage Republican and onetime gubernatorial candidate says he won't run on another party's ticket, but he plans to continue his efforts to educate Alaskans about an all-Alaska gas pipeline. Political Animal | Patti Epler |
Does a Joe Miller win foretell financial doom in Alaska? Much has been made of Joe Miller's promise to slash federal spending -- some of which includes federal spending in our own state. But what would really happen to Alaska if Miller was elected and kept his campaign promise? Political Animal | Amanda Coyne |
As wedding season ends, wedding planning season begins It's time for me to start getting serious about planning, so I'm super excited to start hitting the upcoming bridal fairs, including next Thursday's Fall Wedding Show. Maia Nolan | Maia Nolan |
Murkowski to announce write-in decision Friday U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski will wait until Friday to announce whether she's running against Republican Joe Miller and Democrat Scott McAdams as a write-in candidate. Political Animal | Joshua Saul |
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