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Eagle River shoplifting suspect caught after shooting door, ditching pants
When Walmart employees confronted an Eagle River man trying to shoplift, he ran to a locked door, fired his gun at it, then ran outside and took his pants and shoes off in a nearby neighborhood, according to Anchorage police.
Alaska Notebook: Black bear needs no BBQ
Troopers said a man mauled by a black bear after feeding the bear meat from a church picnic barbecue had been drinking.
Open windows lead to falling babies
A similar case last week sent an Anchorage baby to the hospital, and police spokeswoman Jennifer Castro said the the recent run of warm temperatures may have contributed to the accidents.
Eagle River's Zane Treesh poses with his new book, "Eagle River" during a visit to the Star's offices on Monday, June 10. Treesh, who grew up in Eagle River, recently authored the pictorial history of the Eagle River area for Arcadia Publishing.
Toddler Falls from Window of Eagle River Home
Anchorage police say a toddler fell from the second story of an Eagle River home and was injured.
NPS rules Eagle River man was justified to shoot charging Denali park moose
Officials at Denali National Park ruled Tuesday that a visitor was justified in shooting a moose last week that had charged him and his family.
Alaska Man Dies in ATV Rollover on Denali Highway
A 57-year-old Eagle River man died Friday after his ATV tipped over while crossing a creek off the Denali Highway, about 150 miles south of Fairbanks.
City sees seasonal rise in bear, moose run-ins
Summer means bear season in Anchorage, and black and brown bears are on the prowl again in Alaska's largest city.
Fetch! pet care ventures north with first Alaska franchise
Susan Baker was an animal lover with a background in biology working in IT in Fairbanks last December.
Local dignitaries and Walgreens officals cut the ribbon to officially open the chain store's new Eagle River location during a grand opening celebration held Sunday, June 2. A persistent drizzle didn't keep hundreds of people from enjoying the festive atmosphere Sunday, June 2 outside Eagle River's newest downtown retailer.
Creative Opportunities for the week of May 12
ALASKA WATERCOLOR SOCIETY JURIED SHOW: Entries for the 39th Annual Alaska Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition will be accepted until 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, 625 C St.
Fire: Week of May 20-26 Anchor Point Fire and EMS responded to two medical calls.
Pilots in fatal Alaska crash on different signals
The NTSB says in a factual report that surviving pilot Kevin Earp, of Eagle River, told investigators he did not hear the other pilot on the frequency commonly used in that area.
Another record-setting year for snowfall
Snow falls in downtown Eagle River on Saturday, May 18. According to meterologists, the winter of 2012-13 had the longest duration between snowfalls - 232 days - on record for the Anchorage area.
Former police officer accused of misusing database
A former Anchorage police officer accused of using a state database to look up confidential information about a woman he arrested and had sex with also urged prosecutors to drop drunken driving charges against her, charging documents say.
Eagle River's Hanson in Memorial Cup semifinal
The WHL champion Portland Winterhawks advanced to Friday's semifinal in the Memorial Cup -- that's the championship of the all major-junior hockey -- with tonight's 4-2 victory over the host Saskatoon Blades of the WHL, and that means Winterhawks defenseman Josh Hanson of Eagle River is one game away from the Final.
Coast Guard Cpt. Paul Mehler III, of Peters Creek, poses for a photo at his downtown Anchorage office May 9. Mehler, of Eagle River, assumed command of Coast Guard Sector Anchorage 11 months ago.
The witch hunt is on at Eagle River High. On stage that is. The school is presenting Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" on Friday and Saturday, May 3-4 at 7 p.m. The drama follows the Salem witch trials that were held in the late 1600s in Massachusetts.
Police seek suspect in Eagle River shooting
Anchorage police are seeking the public's help in locating Daniel Rosendahl, who they say shot a man in the head April 24 in downtown Eagle River.
Man shot in AK Club parking lot
Anchorage Police say a shooter is on the loose after a 27-year-old Eagle River man was shot in the parking lot of the Eagle River Alaska Club Wednesday, April 24.