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Alaska Lake Monster May Be Giant Sleeper Shark, Biologist Claims

May 09, 2012

Just as Scotland’s Loch Ness has an alleged lake monster known as Nessie, Alaska’s Lake Iliamna has its own reported beastie dubbed “Illie.” But is the Alaskan version of the Loch Ness Monster a true unknown elusive creature? As with all unexplained phenomena, it depends on whom you ask. Alleged sightings of a lake monster [...]

Former Raytown man still missing in Alaska

May 07, 2012

A former Raytown man who planned to make the Air Force his career remained missing in Alaska on Wednesday, as his mother arrived to meet with police. Senior Airman Clinton Reeves, 24, last was seen leaving his duty station April 19, and the last time someone heard from him was three days later. Police found [...]

Alaska Airlines uniforms sicken attendants

May 05, 2012

Hundreds of Alaska Airlines flight attendants say their uniform is making them ill. The Association of Flight Attendants – which represents roughly 2,800 Alaska employees – says the company’s recent uniform makeover has prompted itching, hair loss, and other adverse health reactions. In a letter to the company’s president last month, the union says 280 [...]

Chris Swires Rated top realtor in Alaska

May 04, 2012

Chris Swires, Alaska’s premiere real estate agent, is here to help you with your real estate needs.

The Brilliant Smiles Bellevue Is Your Trusted Bellevue Dentist

May 04, 2012

The Brilliant Smiles Bellevue, led by Dr. Barron and his team of experienced staff, has been a trusted family dentist in Bellevue since 1976.

Dentist Launches Website Dedicated To Dentures

May 03, 2012

Dr. Guy Burk, an Anchorage Alaska dentist who owns the only dental office in that state that offers 24 hour dentures, has launched a new website just for answering questions people may have about dentures.

Wrongful Death Cases Must Be Filed Within A Limited Time In Alaska

May 03, 2012

Lawsuits for cases involving wrongful death or injury have to be filed correctly, and within a certain time limit, so a law firm in Fairbanks offers free education and consultation to fellow Alaskans.

Justin Doyle Homes Promises To Provide Answer To All Your Housing Needs

May 03, 2012

Existing home owners and potential home owners now have a place to shop for all their housing needs

Former Alaska mayor pleads guilty to child porn charges

May 01, 2012

A former Alaska mayor who served on a school board and once received a “Citizen of the Year” award pleaded guilty on Monday to seven counts of possessing child pornography as part of a deal with prosecutors, police said. Jack Shay, 80, a well-known political figure in the small southeast Alaskan community of Ketchikan, was [...]

One in two new college graduates are jobless or underemployed

April 22, 2012

WASHINGTON — The college class of 2012 is in for a rude welcome to the world of work. A weak labor market already has left half of young college graduates either jobless or underemployed in positions that don’t fully use their skills and knowledge. Young adults with bachelor’s degrees are increasingly scraping by in lower-wage [...]

APD says Rumrunners Bouncer and Corporation Charged in Assault

April 18, 2012

ANCHORAGE, Alaska— The Anchorage Police Department says a downtown bar bouncer at Rumrunners and the corporation that owns the bar have been charged with assault and police say there may be more victims who have yet to come forward. A grand jury indicted 39-year-old Murville L. Lampkin, a Rumrunners bouncer, on a charge of second [...]

Postal Uniform Xpress Announces Continued Commitment to Quality Service

April 12, 2012

Enjoying one of the most successful postal uniform services on the planet, Postal Uniform Xpress today announces its continued commitment to quality service.

DS Card World Announces Awesome New R4 Branded Cards for Nintendo DS

March 23, 2012

With the gaming world demanding the latest technology, DS Card World today announce their supply of new R4-Branded cards.

InfoCube Announces Cognos TM1 v 10 Release

March 22, 2012

Adding to their impressive suite of existing business tools, InfoCube Consulting today announces the release of IBM Cognos TM1 v10.

Gas tops $6 a gallon in Alaska

March 22, 2012

Forget $5 a gallon. In Alaska, you could be paying more than $6 a gallon. It’s already happening at a handful of gas stations in one town. Alaska may be one of the country’s biggest oil-producing states, but it doesn’t appear to be helping with gas prices. GasBuddy.com, a gas-price-tracking site that depends on readers’ [...]

Alaska governor calls for action on oil taxes

March 22, 2012

Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell said Tuesday that it’s right to question whether oil companies will follow through on pledged investments if oil taxes are cut. But he said right now, his plan is the only one that’s elicited any pledges. And there’s $14 billion on the table, he said. That figure includes $5 billion that [...]

Broken toilets strand United passengers in Alaska

March 22, 2012

If there’s a contest for worst travel experience of the year, United Airlines Flight 857 might be in the running. The plane departed San Francisco on Sunday for a 13-hour trip to Shanghai. But most of the 262 passengers didn’t get to China until Tuesday evening — three days late — after an unplanned and [...]