Congress passes superstorm Sandy relief bill
On Friday, Congress passed the first of two relief bills for Superstorm Sandy. Money for Alaska was not in it.
Quake wakes SE residents, tsunami warning issued for outer coast
Warning cancelled just before 2 a.m. after 7.5 magnitude quake. No significant waves were reported.
Study: Otters eating urchins reduces greenhouse gas
There’s more scientific evidence that sea otters reduce the amount of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere.
Feds approve state-based Hawaii health exchange
The federal government has given Hawaii conditional approval for running its own state-based health exchange.
Tug towing Shell’s Kulluk drill rig experiences engine problems
Coast Guard Spokesman David Mosley in Anchorage says the tug Aiviq began experiencing engine problems late last night. He says it has enough power to maintain its current position, about 48 hours from landfall.
U.S. Sen. Inouye of Hawaii dies
Hawaii Sen. Daniel Inouye died Monday of respiratory complications at a Washington, D.C.-area hospital. He was 88 years old.
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Unusually Early Flu Season Intensifies
The flu is back early this season. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says cases» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Alaska’s moon rocks return to State Museum in Juneau
Alaska’s long lost moon rocks are back in Juneau and on display at the State Museum through at least the end of the month.
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State postpones wolf control near 2 villages
The state has postponed an aerial wolf control program planned for two villages about 200 miles northwest of Fairbanks.
Why Have There Been So Many Contested Elections?
Election-related lawsuits have more than doubled since 2000. There has been at least one post-election litigation in every general or midterm election since 2000, with the exception of 2002. Legal experts blame the flawed election process and the fact that voters don’t like their candidates to concede.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
