VIDEO: Obama Tears Up As He Thanks Campaign Staff
“What you guys have done means the work that I’m doing is important. I’m really proud of that. I’m really proud of all of you,” the president says just before a tear comes down his right cheek. It’s a rare public show of emotion from “no-drama Obama.”» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Court dismisses community hunt appeal
Alaska’s highest court has dismissed legal challenges brought by a regional Native corporation after its community hunt of Nelchina caribou was found unconstitutional.
Fairbanks downtown ducks refusing to fly south
Four ducks have invaded downtown Fairbanks and are refusing to fly south for the winter.
Juneau woman arrested for alleged heroin possession
Juneau Police and the FBI arrested a 25-year-old Juneau woman Thursday for allegedly bringing heroin to the Capital City aboard an Alaska Airlines jet.
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Voter turnout down in Alaska
The Alaska Division of Elections says less than 60 percent of voters turned out for Tuesday’s election.
Kodiak Red Cross will remain open
Kodiak will keep its Red Cross office, but the sole employee is still getting laid off.
What Earthquakes Can Teach Us About Elections
Political historian Allan Lichtman says he sees elections the way geophysicists see earthquakes — as events fundamentally driven by structural factors deep beneath the surface, rather than by superficial events at the surface.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Alaska Native fishermen seek consolidated trial
Alaska Native fishermen charged with illegal fishing during a poor salmon run are seeking to consolidate their trials.
Juneau voters turned out for Obama
It was no surprise that Alaska went heavily for the Republican presidential ticket on Election Day. And as usual, the Capital City broke with the statewide trend.
