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The State of Alaska is a state of the United States of America, located in the extreme northwest portion of the North American continent. It is the largest U.S. state in terms of area (by a substantial margin), along with being one of the wealthiest and most racially diverse.
The area that became Alaska was purchased from Russian interests on October 18, 1867. The land went through several administrative changes before becoming an organized territory in 1912 and the 49th state of the U.S. on January 3, 1959. The name "Alaska" is derived from the Aleut alaxsxaq, meaning "the mainland", or more literally "the object towards which the action of the sea is directed"

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Sen. Stevens loses bid to move trial to Alaska

Aug 20, 2008 2:56 pm

A Washington, D.C., jury will determine whether Sen. Ted Stevens lied on financial disclosure forms about gifts and home renovations he allegedly accepted from an oil services company and its owner.

Interlopers upstage Steel Bucket Cup contestants

Aug 20, 2008 3:49 am

The annual Steel Bucket Cup is usually just a warmup meet between Dimond and West to start the cross-country running season.

Beginner-friendly biking trails curve down Alyeska mountain

Aug 20, 2008 3:49 am

At first, it looked as if Warren Rowe and his crew of downhill mountain bike trail builders had accomplished very little. As hiking and biking trails director at Alyeska, Rowe has spent the past five ...

Cruise ship inspectors gain improved access

Aug 20, 2008 3:15 am

Cruise ship lines have made their vessels more accessible to state environmental monitors in the last month, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation.

Ex-Fred Meyer worker wins lawsuit, $208,000

Aug 20, 2008 3:14 am

A federal court jury awarded a former Juneau Fred Meyer worker $208,000 in damages on Friday, saying she was wrongly fired and replaced with a younger woman her supervisor had a "hoped-for" ...

Palin aide put on leave in firing flap

Aug 20, 2008 3:01 am

Gov. Sarah Palin has placed one of her aides on paid leave until an investigator finishes looking into accusations her team broke ethics or personnel rules.

Anchorage Alaska Headlines

Dividend checks to be distributed early

Aug 19, 2008 12:11 pm

Not only will Alaska's Permanent Fund Dividend checks be more valuable than ever, they'll also go out earlier than they ever have, the governor's office said Monday.

Former Alaska legislator's blog makes waves

Aug 19, 2008 7:59 am

It's Wednesday afternoon and Andrew Halcro is on the phone at his family car rental business near the airport.

Woman charged after SUV smashes into shopping carts at Anchorage mall

Aug 18, 2008 11:44 pm

A woman accused of driving a sport utility vehicle into a row of shopping carts faces felony charges of criminal mischief and assault plus misdemeanor reckless driving.

Parnell leads fundraising in latest period

Aug 18, 2008 6:00 am

Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell raised more money than U.S. Rep. Don Young in the latest federal campaign finance reporting period but the incumbent in the congressional race still has far more cash in the bank...

Senate races to watch

Aug 17, 2008 1:37 pm

Democrats appear all but certain to expand their 51-49 Senate majority this year.

Campaigns over Alaska ballot measure get heated

Aug 16, 2008 12:36 am

The battle over Ballot Measure 2 and Alaska's aerial predator control program intensified Thursday with each side complaining to the state's political watchdog agency.

Man shot in Sleetmute

Aug 15, 2008 8:21 pm

Submitted by Billy Hackett on Thu, 08/14/2008 - 06:07. A Sleetmute man has been flown to Anchorage for treatment of a gunshot wound.

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Alaska processor recalls salmon

Aug 20, 2008 4:37 pm

A Fairbanks processor is recalling about 150 pounds of salmon because of potential contamination.

Coast Guard suspends search for plane

Aug 20, 2008 4:36 pm

The Coast Guard has suspended the search for a missing airplane with two men, including an Alaska state official, on board.

Stevens seeking change of venue for trial

Aug 20, 2008 4:36 pm

Lawyers for Senator Ted Stevens today will argue that his trial should be held in Alaska.

Republican mayor to speak at Democratic convention

Aug 20, 2008 5:23 am

An Alaska Republican mayor plans to tell Democrats why he's supporting their presumed presidential nominee Barack Obama.

Palin places Bailey on administrative leave

Aug 20, 2008 5:22 am

Gov. Sarah Palin has placed the state's director of boards and commissions on paid administrative leave.

Troopers receive complaints about phone scam

Aug 20, 2008 5:22 am

Alaska State Troopers are warning residents about a phone scam.

Fire burns 3 Akiachak buildings

Aug 20, 2008 5:22 am

Alaska State Troopers say a fire has destroyed an old elementary school and two other buildings in the village of Akiachak.

Landing craft capsizes and sinks

Aug 20, 2008 5:22 am

Recovery efforts are continuing after a landing craft capsized and sank in Saltery Cove on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska.

Controversial cruise ship proposal rejected

Aug 20, 2008 5:22 am

Ports that draw upon the cruise ship business are welcoming the White House's rejection of a proposal that critics say would have altered cruise ship intineraries and imperiled tourism dollars...

Flood warning in effect for Taku River

Aug 20, 2008 5:22 am

Weather officials have issued a flood warning for the Taku River south of Juneau.

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