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SOUTHCENTRAL: He's credited with opening Prince Wlliam Sound. Published: November 24th, 2009 10:09 PM Last Modified: November 24th, 2009 10:09 PM Brad Phillips, a founding father of Southcentral Alaska's tourism industry, died Monday in Seattle.

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This is a perfect Christmas present for Alaskans and children across the country who love to write to and get a letter back from Santa.

The Alaska Supreme Court ruled a former prison guard at the Anchorage Jail deserves workers' compensation for the psychological problems he suffered after being threatened by a convicted killer 15 years ago.

With questions swirling about her next move, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin steps down Sunday after bursting into the U.S. political spotlight last year as John McCain's presidential running mate.

History professor and Alaskan David Noon corrects Palin for repeating the myth of "Seward's Folly" - the purchase of Alaska in 1867 by Secretary of State William Seward.

History professor and Alaskan David Noon corrects Palin for repeating the myth of "Seward's Folly" - the purchase of Alaska in 1867 by Secretary of State William Seward.

When Sarah Palin made her first trip to western Pennsylvania as GOP presidential candidate John McCain's fresh-faced running mate, the Arizona senator warned locals that she "doesn't let anyone tell her to sit down."Palin returned to Washington, Pa.

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Alaska's in-state gas line coordinator has resigned. The governor's office says Harry Noah resigned Wednesday, but will stay on the job until a replacement can be found.

University of Iowa Professor David Barker set out to find an example of one of the great real estate deals in history to present to his students.

State Rep. Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks, says building a separate in state pipeline, or "bullet line," is one of the only ways to prevent a looming economic crisis.

Picking a fight is a GOP tradition By David Broder WASHINGTON - For Sarah Palin, with her personality and history, to tell Rush Limbaugh that Republicans should welcome primary fights within their own ranks is hardly surprising.

The energy specialist appointed by then-Gov. Sarah Palin to study a proposed natural gas "bullet" pipeline has resigned.

From 2000 to 2002, employment numbers fell dramatically; then through 2008, fishing jobs stabilized and recovered a bit.

Winter could very well be named the craftiest season. From needle worked blankets, hats and scarves, to handmade holiday gifts, to decor and creation in celebration of family, it has all the right elements.

In this July 3, 2009 file photo, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announces that she will be stepping down from her position as Governor in Wasilla, Alaska.

The federal pipeline coordinator of an Alaska natural gas pipeline project announced Monday that she was leaving her position at the request of President Barack Obama.

Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell says he has the best interest of polar bears at heart, but he doesn't intend to let the federal government's expanded protection for bears get in the way of the state's continued prosperity.

A statewide weatherization program with the potential of reducing energy costs in thousands of Alaskan residences will improve some 1,740 homes in 2009 alone, and Alaska Housing Finance Corp.