Mar 27, 2009 | Juneau Empire
Governor says she won't block stimulus funds
Some legislators fear Gov. Sarah Palin is more interested in winning kudos from national Republicans for her anti-stimulus spending stance.
Tanana City School District faces tough budget decisions
A troubled rural school district is within days of deciding whether to stop paying bills or teachers to cover a $200,000 shortfall, and officials are turning to Gov.
Survey: Alaskans oppose capital punishment
A majority of Alaskans, 57 percent, said they oppose capital punishment, and the number is even higher among rural Alaskans, at 69 percent.
Palin helps play Santa in northwest Alaska village
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin paid a surprise visit to the northwest Alaska village of Kivalina on Saturday as part of the Alaska Army and Air National Guard's Operation Santa Claus 2008.