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Witnesses snub state Troopergate inquiry

A state Senate committee convened Friday to take testimony from witnesses facing subpoenas to tell what they know about the Troopergate affair, but none showed up -- including Gov. Sarah Palin's husband, Todd.

Stevens wants to testify at his trial

Sen. Ted Stevens said he intends to testify at his federal corruption trial, which begins with jury selection Monday, but he said the final decision will be up to his lawyers.

Tenants flee fire set in stairwell of building

At least a dozen Mountain View residents escaped without injury through the windows of their three-story apartment building early Friday morning after someone lit a fire in the stairwell, according to the Anchorage Fire Department.

Fatal crash caused by wing failure, NTSB says

Wing failure caused a floatplane crash that killed four men in the Katmai National Park and Preserve last year, according to a federal accident report.

Wasilla couple wants compensation

The couple that helped expose the City of Wasilla's questionable dealings with a developer is now asking for compensation equal to half the mayor's salary, or $37,500 to be exact.

Leaves display brilliant colors as southcentral readies for winter.

Scenes of fall

Take a tour of Alaska autumn with this big-picture collection of images from the photographers of the Anchorage Daily News.

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Nation/World

Racial views steer some white Dems away from Obama

Deep-seated racial misgivings could cost Barack Obama the White House if the election is close, according to an AP-Yahoo News poll that found one-third of white Democrats harbor negative views toward blacks - many calling them "lazy," "violent" or responsible for their own troubles.

Campus gallery roundup

Several photographs in "re-pair" by Asia Freeman and Michael Walsh appear prosaic from afar and utterly dynamic up close.

Beer politics

Fringe reporters like me like to ride the coattails of local and national media, so I recently embarked on an investigative project called "Ale-in' with Palin."

Burgerzilla!

I bought a hamburger at Sunshine Express the other day. I was still eating on it at lunch the next day. The same one. And it wasn't even the joint's biggest burger

Ghost Town

Bertram Pincus is a man whose people skills leave much to be desired. When Pincus dies unexpectedly, but is miraculously revived after seven minutes, he wakes up to discover that he now has the annoying ability to see ghosts.

Can Peabo stop the rain?

Two-time Grammy-winning singer Peabo Bryson will perform with the Norman Connors Band on Saturday in a Mayor's Diversity Concert suitable for all ages.

Goodbye, summer, good riddance

Despite this odd, colder-than- average summer, it seems as if fall is arriving right on time. Although the calendar will officially mark the season's arrival within the week, the signs are already here.

Burn After Reading

Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys

Righteous Kill

Mat-Su trail, snowmachine groups get nearly $34,000

Matanuska-Susitna area trails and snowmachine groups will receive nearly $34,000 in state grants this year to educate people about snowmachine safety and do trail maintenance in the Willow and the Montana Creek areas, according to a written release from state parks officials.

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Excursion: Trail of Blue Ice

Take a rainy trip down the Trail of Blue Ice in Portage Valley.

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Mountain Biking at Alyeska

Take a tour of two new mountain biking trails at Alyeska Resort.

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Bazaar crafts

If you are participating in a Southcentral Alaska holiday bazaar, post a photo of your craft.

READER-SUBMITTED

Your Palin photos

Send in snaps you made at a rally, a barbecue, on the street, or any other encounter with our governor.

PHOTOS

Quilt gallery

Check out images of Alaska quilts.

EDITORIAL

Abdication by Palin

Official state business -- like Troopergate -- should be handled by the governor of the state, not by McCain presidential campaign operatives.

OPINION: VIDEO

Comparison the pits

Curmudgeon digs up another similarity the Governor overlooked in comparing pit bulls to hockey moms.

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Palin commentary

Running collection of editorials and guest columns discussing Gov. Palin as a vice presidential candidate.

Pets & Farming

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The original hit puzzle from Tim Parker set the standard for all online crosswords that followed.

Sudoku

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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