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Friday's Updates

web posted 10:53 pm September 19, 2008

The sixteen seniors of the Juneau-Douglas High School football team went out with a bang on Friday. Actually, they went out with seven bangs.

Palin, Legislature head for collision

web posted 12:21 pm September 19, 2008

The Senate Judiciary Committee is continuing with its investigation of abuse of power by Gov. Sarah Palin, despite her administration’s attempt to derail that investigation.

Investigator: Palin probe to end before election

web posted 11:49 am September 19, 2008

The Alaska lawmaker in charge of the abuse of power investigation of Republican vice presidential contender Sarah Palin promises the probe will be finished before the election, after all.

Waterman case brought to appeals court

web posted 10:04 am September 19, 2008

The state of Alaska on Thursday appealed to a three-judge panel to grant a new trial in the case of Rachelle Waterman, a Craig teen who was accused of plotting her mother’s murder in 2004.

Lawmakers meet but witnesses scarce in Palin probe

web posted 9:32 am September 19, 2008

Alaska lawmakers will meet to hear testimony in the Gov. Sarah Palin investigation. But it appears unlikely that any of the witnesses will show up.

Child flown to Nome hospital

web posted 8:13 am September 19, 2008

A 5-year-old child is being treated at a Nome hospital after being flown there from Little Diomede Island.

Municipal campaign contributions slow this year, APOC says

Candidates running for the Juneau Assembly raised fewer funds this year than candidates did in the last couple of regular elections with one month remaining in the race, according to reports filed with the Alaska Public Offices Commission.

No recount in Young-Parnell primary race

Saying he would not seek a recount, Alaska Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell on Thursday conceded the tight Republican House primary race to incumbent U.S. Rep. Don Young.

Native artists get new gallery

NEW YORK - The first showcase gallery outside Alaska for Native artists of the far north has opened in New York amid heightened interest in the 49th state.

District's grad rate improves

Police & Fire

Testimony continues in drug smuggling case

Administration: Salmon disaster money on its way

Stevens gains access to witness' medical records

Alaska-style fisheries management earns praise

AP News

Sports

Bears look for Senior Night redemption

The Crimson Bears football team (2-4 overall, 2-2 Railbelt) has two games left in its regular season, but its playoffs started at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Field on Monday afternoon.

JDHS runners host on Saturday

The Juneau-Douglas High School cross country teams will enter its home meet this Saturday leg-weary and ready to battle.

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Empire Multimedia

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Neighbors

A Haines client's journey with REACH

Our daughter, Ellen Rasmussen, is a 21-year-old REACH client in Haines who continues to thrive and grow.

Reach Inc. to celebrate 30th anniversary

REACH Inc. is celebrating its 30th anniversary from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at its offices at 213 Third St. The community is invited to join us for refreshments and tours. A short program at 5 p.m. will give a glimpse of REACH's history and a snapshot of where it is headed in the future.

Shrine to hold celebration events Oct. 3-5

Alaska Native Policy Center elects new director

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Announcements

Lee, Leonard wed

Outdoors

Photo: Dangerous stretch

A bear scoots across the street Aug. 29 near the Mendenhall Glacier as tourists watch and vehicles approach from both directions. Earlier in the summer, a bear was hit by a bus near this location. Observers say drivers often ignore the speed limit of 20 mph.

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