Chauffer’s ride is stretch for dirt roads
October 02, 2008 at 9:38AM AKST
A remote Alaska town without a bar, clothing store or even a road out just got its first limousine.
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Lobbying in D.C. proves helpful
October 02, 2008 at 9:33AM AKST
Mayor Shirley Marquardt, city manager Chris Hladick and City Council member Zoya Johnson met with U.S. legislators, government officials and wounded veterans of the Iraq war on a recent trip to Washington, D.C., from Sept. 13 to 18.
full story »Secretive murrelet turns up in unexpected place
October 02, 2008 at 9:36AM AKST
Like a scene from a mystery novel, dense fog rolled over rugged, uninhabited and storm-swept Agattu Island. Whirling wings startled Robb Kaler, a graduate student at Kansas State University, as a small brown bird vanished into the fog, offering only a tantalizing glimpse of the secretive Kittlitz’s murrelet.
full story »Alaska Native Cultural Charter School needs more students
September 26, 2008 at 9:21AM AKST
The Alaska Native Cultural Charter School in Anchorage announced Thursday evening it’s in need of two more enrolled students by Monday to remain open.
full story »Taking strain and sprain out of fishing jobs
September 25, 2008 at 10:21AM AKST
Think of ergonomics and images of office workers perched on top of inflated balls might come to mind. That may soon change due to one engineer, who hopes to bring ergonomics out of the office and the kitchen to one of the most punishing industries around — commercial fishing.
full story »Begich rolls out his ‘Rural Plan’
September 25, 2008 at 10:19AM AKST
Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich has rolled out his “Rural Plan,” a strategy detailing how he would act on issues such as rural energy costs, education and Alaska Native health services if he should win the election for U.S. Senate over longtime incumbent Sen. Ted Stevens this November.
full story »Top cop selection hails from Unalaska
September 25, 2008 at 10:17AM AKST
Gov. Sarah Palin appointed Joseph Masters, a graduate of Unalaska High School, as commissioner of the Department of Public Safety on Sept. 12.
full story »King Cove road bill advances in Senate
September 19, 2008 at 2:01PM AKST
Federal legislation approved last week could lead to the construction of a road linking King Cove to an airport at Cold Bay.
full story »Taking musical notes by the book
September 19, 2008 at 1:58PM AKST
Fairbanks composer Cheryl Green led a Unalaska composition workshop at the Unalaska United Methodist Church Sept. 3-6.
full story »Shaping her own success
September 19, 2008 at 1:55PM AKST
Local artist Gertrude Svarny has won the 2008 Governor’s Award for the Arts emphasizing Native works. She was one of six recipients of the awards, which recognize a variety of artistic achievements, selected by the Alaska State Council on the Arts and Gov. Sarah Palin.
full story »Crew stuck as processor fails to pay
September 11, 2008 at 2:17PM AKST
Thirteen men aboard the salmon processing vessel New West owned by Great Land Seafoods are stuck in Dutch Harbor, unpaid with no way to get home.
full story »Dutch Harbor Fast Food is about diversity, not speed
September 11, 2008 at 2:15PM AKST
Dutch Harbor Fast Food is a bundle of contradictions. While the name calls to mind drive-through windows and greasy French fries, the restaurant looks like a Mexican eatery, with deep booths, fluffy window treatments and terracotta-colored tiling. The south-of-the-border decor seems at odds with a menu that features both General Tso’s Chicken and double-bacon cheeseburgers alongside Meat Lover’s Pizza — but not an enchilada in sight.
full story »Association born from Unalaska friendships
September 11, 2008 at 2:13PM AKST
After leaving Unalaska in early 2008, a group of friends got together for a dinner. By meal’s end, their nonprofit organization — the Association for Seafood Processors International — was on the way to creation.
full story »State PFD is largest in history
September 05, 2008 at 10:47AM AKST
Most Alaskans are about to get $3,269 richer after Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell announced the amount of the 2008 Permanent Fund dividend in Anchorage on Friday morning.
full story »Unalaskan attends Democratic National Convention
September 04, 2008 at 1:20PM AKST
As an alternate delegate for the state of Alaska, Unalaska resident Jane Bye was up close to the action at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
full story »Heart of the Aleutians festival celebrates the end of summer
September 04, 2008 at 1:18PM AKST
About 300 locals and visitors arrived at the Kelty Ballfield for the Heart of the Aleutians Festival on Saturday, Aug. 23.
full story »Unalaska votes yes for three measures
September 04, 2008 at 1:09PM AKST
The votes have been cast and the tallies for Unalaska primaries are in.
full story »Yup’ik language-assisted primaries scrutinized
September 03, 2008 at 2:39PM AKST
The Alaska primary elections were watched for the outcome of contentious ballot measures.
full story »Registration deadline for REAA/CRSA elections is Sunday
September 03, 2008 at 11:30AM AKST
Voters have until Sunday, Sept. 7, to register or update existing voter registration for the Regional Educational Attendance Area/Coastal Resource Service Area elections, Tuesday, Oct. 7.
full story »Bethel teacher to lead state NEA
September 03, 2008 at 9:34AM AKST
Bethel teacher Barb Angaiak now leads the state’s largest union.
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