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Mr. and Mrs. Michael Trefon of Newhalen, Alaska, announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie, to Stephen Wood, son of Mr.
Alaska fire crews head to California
The state of Alaska and the Alaska Fire Service will send five emergency firefighting crews to California this morning to help battle fires that have spread across the state.
Clean water forum sparks controversy
One day after the Alaska Supreme Court ruled one of two clean water initiatives wouldn't be on the August primary ballot, representatives from both sides of the issue faced off in a forum discussion to promote ...
Homer author offers personal glimpse of Alaska life
"An Alaskan story of trust, love of family and triumph over adversity" is the concise description on the cover of Homer author Linda Kay Thompson's new book, "It's Okay Mom." The story unfolding on the other ...
Sponsors seek withdrawal of 'clean water' initiative
“It was viewed as being a more divisive initiative”
Published: May 16th, 2008 12:13 PM Last Modified: May 16th, 2008 12:13 PM The sponsors of a controversial ballot initiative to bar large metallic mines in Alaska from discharging certain pollutants into streams ... via Anchorage Daily News
From Senator Gary Stevens - Capitol Projects & Updates
“I would like to thank the civic and community leaders around my district for working with us on the projects, as well as Representatives LeDoux and Seaton for their efforts to gain support for these projects in the House.”
'The gavel fell on the second session of the 25th Alaska Legislature early this after lawmakers gave their approval to the final major piece of legislation, the Fiscal Year '2009 Capital Budget. via Seward City News
Published: February 9th, 2008 12:52 AM Last Modified: February 9th, 2008 01:21 AM POPULATION: 196 LOCATION: On the west shore of Six Mile Lake, between Lake Clark and Iliamna Lake, 190 air miles southwest of ... via Anchorage Daily News
Borough mayor joins coalition to oppose clean water initiatives
“It would be detrimental to mineral extraction in Alaska”
Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor John Williams has joined a statewide coalition of Alaskans pledged to fight a pair of initiatives they say would shut down mining in the state, cut jobs and damage community ... via Homer News
Anti-Pebble campaign turns in 60,000-plus signatures
“Clean water is one of the most valuable resources up here”
Published: January 15th, 2008 01:08 AM Last Modified: January 15th, 2008 01:23 AM The sponsors of two Alaska Clean Water initiatives turned over booklets containing more than 60,000 signatures to state ... via Anchorage Daily News
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Alaskans Weigh the Cost of Gold
“That's all they learn to eat now”
COMMENT By Karl Vick Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, December 25, 2007; Page A01 NONDALTON, Alaska -- The gold mine proposed for this stunning open country might be the largest in North America. via Washington Post
“I called up (Munoz's son) Juan and said I wanted a signed print”
Published: December 23rd, 2007 02:46 AM Last Modified: December 23rd, 2007 02:59 AM RIE MUNOZ: PORTRAIT OF ALASKA -- A RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION will be on display through Jan. via Anchorage Daily News
Supporters, skeptics rally for clean water
“If there's going to be mining in Alaska, let's keep the water clean”
Jack Hobson lives as he has for approximately 50 years, off the waters lakes Clark and Iliamna. via Clarion Dispatch
Coalition rallies, seeks signatures
“We really need to have more than that.”
Every year the Bristol Bay region lures Clark Whitney to its shores. Beginning at the headwaters of the Nushagak and the Lake Clark and Lake Iliamna drainage, Whitney's hunted, trapped and fished his way to the ... via Clarion Dispatch
Nondalton man hit, killed by four-wheeler
A Nondalton man was hit and killed by a four-wheeler being driven through town by his cousin, Alaska State Troopers said Tuesday. via Anchorage Daily News
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Smoking ban stirs protest "There is no conclusive evidence that smoking is harmful to anyone other than the smoker." -Jack Peterson, a tobacco industry consultant, arguing on behalf of 10 municipal labor unions ... via Anchorage Daily News
Clean water initiative wins Superior Court approval
“I think the main concern is preserving the fisheries-based lifestyle we have out here”
Alaska Superior Court Judge Fred Torrisi on Oct. 17 ordered state officials to expedite printing of petition booklets for an Alaska Clean Water ballot initiative. via Alaska Journal of Commerce