Sen. Kim Elton, chairman of the Legislative Council, speaks at the meeting before release of the Branchflower report.
A legislative investigation has concluded that Gov. Sarah Palin abused her power in pushing for the firing of an Alaska state trooper who was once married to her sister.
Alaska Politics blog: The report's findings
State scrambles to gather private e-mails
Video: McCain campaign talks about Todd Palin statement, Branchflower probe
PDF: Todd Palin's Troopergate statement
Alaska Politics Blog: Live reports and pictures from Legislative Council meeting
Albout 6,000 customers are still without power in the Anchorage, Eagle River and Valley areas after winds up to 100 mph early this morning carved paths of destruction, bringing down trees, tearing off house shingles and scattering lawn furniture into neighbors' yards.
Colin Powell: Stevens reputation 'sterling'
One of the nation's best-known retired Army generals, Colin Powell, described Sen. Ted Stevens in court today as a "trusted individual" and a man with a "sterling" reputation.
Get past and current coverage of Alaska's governor as she battles to become the next vice president and read a variety of editorial commentary on her run. Sign up for daily newsletters from the trail, read archived stories, view galleries and post your own photos.
Alaska Politics blog | Photos | Editorial commentary | "Palin and me" | Video | "Troopergate"
Troopers say heavy snowfall and slick roads contributed to the crash that killed Fairbanks resident Climie Douglas, 29.
PHOTOS
Barack Obama supporters line the street during a rally on the Delaney Park Strip.
PHOTOS
Hundreds of McCain-Palin supporters at a downtown rally were met by surprise visitors Todd and Piper Palin.
STORY
Corey Chasteen was attacked with a machete, but says jail is not a fair sentence for his mentally ill son.
McCain, Obama offer dueling ideas to save economy
John McCain and Barack Obama outlined steps to counter the faltering economy and plummeting stock market on Friday, fresh evidence of the dominant role of pocketbook issues in their race for the White House.
Shakespeare's comedy "As You Like It" couples men and women, couplets and cross-dressing high jinks, and one of the most pertinent soliloquies of theater, beginning with the well-worn lines "All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players ..."
Thursday Night Fights have begun at Egan Center, and to celebrate I attended the inaugural bout with friends.
Nowadays, inexpensive ready-to-go drumsticks can be had in the time it takes to belly up to the counter and pay for the thing.
Based on a true story, "The Express" follows the extraordinary life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.
When the snow started falling Sunday afternoon, I looked around the yard in despair, realizing all the things I have yet to do.
In Alaska, backcountry unicycling begins with one name -- George Peck. A Seward magistrate, Peck was one of the inventors of the sport more than a decade ago, riding his one wheel over the rocks and roots of the Johnson Pass Trail, the 2,600-foot Resurrection Pass, Seward beaches and countless trips up thigh-burning Crown Point Mine Road.
Embark on an Alaska adventure with photographer Marc Lester's narrated slide shows.
PHOTOS
The first major snowfall of the season has hit Anchorage, chilling residents and slowing traffic.
SLIDE SHOW
A steep hike up Falls Creek passes through beautiful birch forest, colorful tundra and up to snowy mountain ridges.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Rosters are often so small in Alaska high school football that one injury can throw off the offense, defense or both for the entire season.
VIDEO HIT
Clay Dyer was born with no limbs except a partial right arm, but still became a pro bass fisherman.
PHOTOS
Images from the boys and girls 1, 2 and 3A cross-country running state championships.
Anchorage Native Primary Care Center Phase III -- an expansion of Southcentral Foundation -- will be three stories high and encompass 79,280 square feet.
TALK DIRT TO ME
Whatever works: Clean garden now or wait for spring
Talk about timing! I spent last week at home taking in, cutting down, cleaning up and generally putting the garden to bed.
SLIDE SHOW
A fashion event raises funds for victims of abuse.
READER-SUBMITTED
If you are participating in a Southcentral Alaska holiday bazaar, post a photo of your craft.
EDITORIAL
The prosecution's repeated transgressions raise the risk that any conviction would be overturned on appeal.
SECTION
Running collection of editorials and guest columns discussing Gov. Palin as a vice presidential candidate.
OPINION: READER-SUBMITTED
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Watch brown bears in Katmai, porpoises up close and moose leaping over fences.
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The original hit puzzle from Tim Parker set the standard for all online crosswords that followed.
What is Sudoku? It's a global sensation! Sudoku is a number-placement puzzle that is mentally challenging, easy to learn and highly addictive.
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