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Anchorage housing market stable
High-priced condos located at 10th Avenue and E Street wait for owners who can meet the multi-million price tag. The local Alaska housing market is stable, according to market experts.


Valley radio station has plans to run on wind, solar energy
Shown is a conceptual photo of a wind turbine and solar panels that are planned for installation at KMBQ Broadcast Center.


Beech-Nut adds wild Alaska salmon to baby food
Photo Courtesy of Beech-Nut

Mining claims north of Pebble attracting new interest
An Arizona junior mining firm with claims in Southwest Alaska says more than one large global mining company is expressing interest in partnering on the claims.

Council to decide on charter fleet halibut quota in October meeting
Federal fisheries managers are moving slowly forward with a halibut allocation battle, with plans to decide in October on the charter fishing industry's request for more fish to appease a growing number of customers.


PHOTO: Attack of King-zilla?
The giant fish replica is part of a launch of a national road trip by a coalition of commercial and sport fishermen and conservationists to highlight the plight of wild salmon and steelhead in the Pacific Northwest. The display coincides with the Seattle meeting of the Pacific Fishery Management Council held through the week.


History, humor in Alaska names from Eek to Sagavanirktok
Alaska state historian Jo Antonson shows how many places in Alaska have the name of Crooked Creek and Crooked Island listed in the Dictionary of Alaska Place Names in her office in Anchorage April 11. Flip Todd, owner of Todd Communications, plans to publish an updated version of the Dictionary of Alaska Place Names, compiled more than four decades ago by Donald Orth.


KCC hiring fair brings education, industry together
Bob Vanucci (left) and Vance Taylor of Door Specialties of Alaska meet with a student at the hiring fair at King Career Center in Anchorage on April 11.


Anchorage pub and pizzeria draws year-round crowds
Erika Barnes, a member of the wait staff at Moose's Tooth Pub and Pizzeria, serves up a pitcher of beer to thirsty customers on April 15. Moose's Tooth, and sister company Bear Tooth Theater Pub, have swelled in popularity over the years. Owners stumbled onto the pizza idea; they originally wanted to open a brewery, but knew they had to diversify to be successful.

TransCanada, Enbridge ready to work with oil majors
TransCanada Corp. and Enbridge Inc. say they're ready to work with North Slope producers BP and ConocoPhillips on a $30 billion-plus North Alaska gas pipeline.

Mat-Su prison project attracting local, Lower 48 contractors
A $250 million plan to build a medium-security prison near Point MacKenzie in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough is attracting considerable interest from contractors in Alaska and the Lower 48.

Mat-Su authorized millions in funds for borough roads
Millions of dollars in state funds are now earmarked by the Legislature for road projects in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, although Gov. Sarah Palin could still veto some of that money.


Sunday, April 13, 2008
   BP, Conoco join to build gas pipeline

Small biz health premiums jump 29%

Company stirs up chocolaty art

Athena Society honors women with leadership awards

Alaska Air to offer Maui flights from Seattle, Anchorage

Alaska Air passenger, customer service losing ground

Recent experience with TSA amounted to physical assault

Alaska Airlines responds to overbooking and mechanical delays

Alaska Regional offers new treatment for stroke, aneurysm

PHOTO: Red Cross Heroes

Health care improvement act targets women veterans

UAF says Shell would get fair research, sans influence

Wastewater regs baffle cruise industry

Infrared inspection gadget hones in on escaping heat

Cold-pressed natural salmon oil soft gels hit market

Anchorage man indicted for false tax claims

 
 
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