Alaska NewsLocal, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Gas line debate goes to Ketchikan- July 6, 2008 Alaska lawmakers are gearing up to head to Ketchikan for the final leg of their monthlong trek around the state for hearings on Gov.http://www.topix.net/state/ak/2008/07/gas-line-debate-goes-to-ketchikan?fromrss=1 Alaska: The last frontier- July 5, 2008 This Monday sees the 50th anniversary of Alaska legally joining the US. But the largest state in the union is a world apart from the 'Lower 48', says Harriet O'Brien Getty Images Big chill: Chugach mountains ...http://www.topix.net/state/ak/2008/07/alaska-the-last-frontier?fromrss=1 Fire Crews Successfully Battle Blaze- July 4, 2008 To protect the public, fire crews closed down several trails. File photo, Alaska Superstation ABC .http://www.topix.net/state/ak/2008/07/fire-crews-successfully-battle-blaze?fromrss=1 FAA working to lure more air traffic controllers to Alaska- July 3, 2008 The Federal Aviation Administration is trying to fill badly understaffed air traffic control centers in Alaska by offering bonuses of tens of thousands of dollars to experienced workers willing to move to the ...http://www.topix.net/state/ak/2008/07/faa-working-to-lure-more-air-traffic-controllers-to-... Groups to sue cruise lines over pollution- July 3, 2008 Two Alaska groups say cruise ships are denying state inspectors access to pollution control equipment and personnel, and they intend to sue offending companies.http://www.topix.net/state/ak/2008/07/groups-to-sue-cruise-lines-over-pollution?fromrss=1 Alaskan one of Esquire's 'Best Bars'- July 2, 2008 The Alaskan Hotel & Bar in downtown Juneau was named one of the "Best Bars in America" in the June 2008 issue of Esquire magazine.http://www.topix.net/state/ak/2008/07/alaskan-one-of-esquires-best-bars?fromrss=1 Alaskans should join the fight against invasive plants- July 1, 2008 Agencies throughout the state of Alaska are working this week to educate the public about invasive plants as part of Alaska Invasive Weeds Awareness Week.http://www.topix.net/state/ak/2008/07/alaskans-should-join-the-fight-against-invasive-plan... 'Into the Wild' pilgrimages increase in Alaska- July 1, 2008 Ron Alexander has long been intrigued with the true story of a young idealist who met his death in Alaska's unyielding wilderness in 1992.http://www.topix.net/state/ak/2008/07/into-the-wild-pilgrimages-increase-in-alaska?fromrss... Statehood milestone remembered- July 1, 2008 When the U.S. Senate voted 64 to 20 in favor of Alaska statehood on June 30, 1958, Delegate to Congress E.L. "Bob" Bartlett called it the greatest day in Alaska history.http://www.topix.net/state/ak/2008/06/statehood-milestone-remembered?fromrss=1 |