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For float-builder, it's all about expression

Is a parade float on a flatbed truck art? Can it inspire reflection? Can it heal?

Anchorage drivers crashing more often, insurer says

Are you in good hands? Maybe not if they belong to an Anchorage driver.

Bond buyers claim fraud

State regulators are investigating whether some of the country's biggest financial managers have defrauded Alaska investors.

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Father of soldier accused of murder backs son

The father of a third Fort Richardson soldier due to stand trial for murder in Iraq says his son was just following orders and he'll spend every dime he has to defend him.

An apartment building is fully engulfed on the Old Glenn Highway in Chugiak Tuesday evening.

Fire departments called to blaze in Chugiak

A major fire tonight at a bus barn and apartment building in Chugiak drew firefighters from military bases and Anchorage to the scene.

3 freed US hostages give thanks for their rescue

The three American hostages rescued by Colombia's military said in their first public statement that they are doing fine and are thrilled to "return home to the country we love."

Helms never changed on civil rights opposition

Obama: Media response to Iraq remarks overblown

California wildfires strain state's resources

Venus beats Serena for 5th Wimbledon singles title

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Ring your bells

Get your jingle bells ringing at "That Christmasy Feeling," an original musical revue.

Hoisting at the Anchor

The Anchor has cut back on the nightclub vibe and now features acoustic music and local bands a few times a week. It's also focusing on chic pub-style dining.

Asian standards

While any buffet requires picking and choosing, this buffet is an easy spot to grab a quick, but hearty meal while shopping in the Dimond Center area.

Alvin and the Chipmunks

The tiny trio makes their live action debut in this family comedy about the pint-sized pop stars. With the help of CGI, Alvin, Simon, and Theodore come to life, causing mischief for their human guardian, Dave Seville played by Jason Lee.

Driven to succeed

Funny what 15 years, a personal training certificate and some tats can do.

Searching for snow

Like everyone else who likes to spend time outside, we've found this winter to be agonizingly unpredictable.

2 Days in Paris

Alvin and the Chipmunks

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Casting call

With less than 24 hours remaining until this long fishing weekend begins, anglers will be delighted to know they have plenty of time to catch an Alaska salmon or two.

Who eats halibut eyeballs? This guy

No $10 derby ticket, no $10,000 for angler

Missing man presumed dead after boat flips on the Kenai

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Icy winter

Photographer Bob Hallinen captures the colors and shapes of winter.

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Alaska Excursions

Photographer Marc Lester hit the trails to collect the sights and sounds of daytripping in Alaska.

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Craig Medred

Craig Medred is an Alaska outdoors enthusiast. Read his account on all that is amazing and frustrating about the last frontier.

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Nice catch

Check out reader-submitted fishing photos.

Capital budget cuts

Not every cut was right, but governor was right to cut.

Gara's case

In this case, realpolitik clashed with Gara's idealism, and realpolitik prevailed.

Juneau's woe

The state helps small communities that have high electricity prices. Why is Juneau different?

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Sen. Murkowski interview

The U.S. senator sat down with our editorial board to discuss the Iraq War, senate politics and her Kenai River property.

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Mountain View: A work in progress

A slide show outlining some of the changes in Mountain View.

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Water Resource Manager

Kenai Peninsula Borough

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Crossword

The original hit puzzle from Tim Parker set the standard for all online crosswords that followed.

Sudoku

What is Sudoku? It's a global sensation! Sudoku is a number-placement puzzle that is mentally challenging, easy to learn and highly addictive.

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