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Flowing tongues of rock, ice and dirt
A few years ago, Ronald Daanen was driving north of Coldfoot on the Dalton Highway, looking for drunken trees.
He pulled over when he saw some tipsy spruce on a hillside.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist thought the tilted trees would be a...Tags: Google Inc., Travel, Transportation, Road Transportation, U.S. Geological Survey
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Dozens Testify Before U.S. Fish and Wildlife on ANWR
Channel 2 NewsIt's a passionate topic for dozens who came to testify Wednesday night at a public hearing in Anchorage. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service heard public comment on its draft management plan for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The new plan will...Tags: Wildlife, Forestry and Timber, Natural Resources, Anchorage
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Alaska at 25 Miles Per Hour
Channel 2 NewsThe first few times Bob King rode the rails in his 1982 Fairmont MT-19 motorcar, he'd reach out to grab a steering wheel every time he went around a curve. But the unique little relics of railroad evolution are devoid of any steering mechanism; they go...Tags: Railway Transportation, Travel, Transportation, Anchorage, Trips and Vacations
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Alaska to Mark 9/11 Anniversary with Ceremonies, Security
Channel 2 NewsSunday will mark the 10-year anniversary of the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and Alaskans are planning to remember the date with both somber memorials and increased security at the state’s major military bases: • In Anchorage, a 9/11...Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Human Interest, Anchorage, September 11, 2001 Attacks
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Fairbanks Woman Dies in Mount Prindle ATV Rollover
KTUU.comAlaska State Troopers say a Fairbanks woman died near Mount Prindle Monday when her all-terrain vehicle rolled over onto her as she was riding along a rutted trail. Mi Suk Emerson was 51. Fairbanks troopers received a report at about 2:30 p.m. Monday... -
Lawmakers Prepare for Another Session of Oil Tax Debate
Channel 2 NewsThe oil tax debate isn't going away anytime soon. Lawmakers are still trying to decide if companies on the North Slope should get a break. And this late-summer they're trying to arm themselves with some better data for the next legislative session. When...Tags: Justice System, Petroleum Industry, Anchorage, Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations
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Troopers Rescue Injured ATV Rider After Overnight Delay
KTUU.comAn all-terrain vehicle rider too seriously injured Friday near Circle Hot Springs to board an Alaska State Troopers helicopter was flown to Fairbanks Saturday after first responders remained with him overnight. Troopers say they were alerted at about 6...Tags: Health, Injuries and Wounds
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Halibut, Silver Champions Win $15,000 In Valdez Derby
Channel 2 SportsOne of Alaska's most lucrative fishing derbies crowned its two champions over the weekend. Annette Gutierrez of Fairbanks, Alaska and Jack Yakura of Middleburg, Penn., each took home $15,000 for defeating the competition in the Valdez Fishing Derbies....Tags: Human Interest, Fishing
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Fairbanks Boy Struck by SUV Dies From Injuries
KTUU.comAlaska State Troopers say a Fairbanks sixth-grade student struck by an SUV driver who didn’t stop at a stop sign Tuesday morning has died from his injuries. Jamison Thrun, 11, was pronounced dead shortly before 10 p.m. Tuesday at Fairbanks...Tags: Health, Injuries and Wounds
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Maryland Symphony Orchestra names new executive director
A Middletown, Md., native who said she is interested in finding new Maryland Symphony Orchestra fans from a variety of age groups, economic backgrounds and regions has been hired as the organization’s new executive director, MSO officials said...Tags: Government, Classical Music (genre), Management Change, Arts, Arts and Culture
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Richard L. Ramsburg, 78
Mr. Richard Leon "Buck" Ramsburg, 78, formerly of Adamstown, Md., died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011, in Baltimore.
He was born on May 14, 1933, in Utica, Md. He was the son of the late Henry and Thelma (Herdler) Ramsburg.
From 1953 to 1955, he served...Tags: Alaska, Defense, Human Interest, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Manufacturing and Engineering
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Seawolves Picked Third In GNAC Volleyball Poll
Channel 2 SportsThe UAA Volleyball team will be among the favorites to win the Great Northwest Athletic Conference title in 2011; just not the singular favorite. The Seawolves, under fourth year head coach Chris Green, have been picked to finish third in the preseason...Tags: Elections, Volleyball, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Human Interest, Anchorage
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