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web posted 1:41 pm July 30, 2010

A federal judge has put off indefinitely former state Rep. Bruce Weyhrauch’s corruption trial.

web posted 10:52 am July 30, 2010

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has picked a new leader: an internationally known expert in virology, immunology and vaccine research.

Game board doubles caribou hunt permits

web posted 10:40 am July 30, 2010

The Alaska Board of Game has voted to nearly double permits issued for the Nelchina caribou hunt.

Ex-cop to get time served for sexual abuse

web posted 9:31 am July 30, 2010

A former Anchorage police officer will not spend any more time in jail for sexually abusing and exploiting his daughter.

Police: Taxi driver sexually assaults passenger

web posted 9:30 am July 30, 2010

Anchorage police say they have arrested a taxi driver on charges he sexually assaulted a passenger while she was passed out in his cab.

No charges for man who shot grizzly in Denali

web posted 9:30 am July 30, 2010

The National Parks Service will not pursue charges against a hiker who shot and killed a grizzly bear while hiking in Denali National Park two months ago, saying the man’s actions were justified.

Open season on gas pipeline closing

web posted 9:29 am July 30, 2010

Alaskans should know by the end of the day Friday whether there was any interest in building a major natural gas pipeline in the state.

Fairbanks driver charged with assault

web posted 9:29 am July 30, 2010

A suspected drunken driver has been charged with assault.

Hospital unit renamed for influential doctor

By Jonathan Grass

At a crowded ceremony Thursday evening, Bartlett Regional Hospital's critical care unit was formally titled the Grace T. and Henry I. Akiyama, M.D. Critical Care Unit, after the doctor who helped pioneer many of the advances that formed it.

Gas pipeline dispute continues at debate

By Pat Forgey

Three top contenders for the Republican governor's nomination competed for support among members of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce Thursday, agreeing on several core Republican issues, but disagreeing strongly on natural gas pipeline plans.

Energy adviser to Gov. Parnell resigning

By Becky Bohrer

JUNEAU - A second top adviser to Gov. Sean Parnell has resigned amid questions about the legality of their hires.

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STATE OF ALASKA AP NEWS

Updated 6:09 PM ET
• Open season for Alaska gas pipeline closes Friday
• Federal judge puts corruption trial off
• Game board doubles caribou hunt permits
• Ex-cop to get time served for sexual abuse
• No charges for man who shot grizzly at Denali
• Military released IDs on 4 killed in plane crash
• Former AG Colberg taking college post
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NATION & WORLD AP NEWS

Updated 6:12 PM ET
• Ariz. governor considers changing immigration law
• US casualties in Afghanistan soar to record highs
• More Democrats say Rep. Rangel should resign
• NY reps. bicker over 9/11 responder bill's defeat
• Agency weighs skirting Congress on immigration
• Signs of oil spill recovery entering new phase
• Mother accused of starving 3 kids gets life term
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date Sports

• Juneau GCLL back in the Little League title hunt

Facing a 2-0 deficit in the best-of-5 championship series versus Nunaka Valley, Juneau started quickly en route to an 11-4 win Thursday in Game 3 of the 2010 Alaska Little League Softball Championship at Melvin Park.

• Sports Calendar

date Outdoors

• Blacktails on the rebound

Spring was good to local deer, which may mean good things for hunters this season.

• Get off the 'rock'

• Local barn swallow broods

• Weekly Whale Feature: 'Frosty'

• Taking it to the wall

• On the hook

• Wild shots

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date Arts & Culture

• Artists' spaces: Down in the basement

Basement Studios, a glass business opened six years ago by married artists Tasha Walen and Lincoln Farabee, began in the corner of their cellar with only a torch and an open window. Now it's taken over the whole floor.

• Journalist's death sparks community forum

• Photos: Pearls of musical wisdom

• Jolie's 'Salt' suffers from bad timing

• 'The Sparrow' a cross-genre literary star

• Event Calendar

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date Neighbors

• Photos: Reading in the rain

Christie Namee reads a poem off of her iPhone during Saturday's Poetry In the Park series at Twin Lakes' Project Playground.

• Unschooled cooking: Blackberry cheesecake

• Photo: Toll from another time

• Alaska's first Born Learning Trail dedicated

• Volunteer Opportunity of the Week

• Senior Menu

• FYI

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date From the Capital City Weekly

• Society for Creative Anachronism brings the 16th century to the Southeast Alaska State Fair

The Shire of Earngyld will be going north to demonstrate their prowess on the field and attempt to conscript new fighters.

• Alaska crafter: Repotting indoor plants: Let your roots unwind

• Recipe for entertainment

• St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church welcomes new priest

• New business creates a beacon for Juneau mini golf fans

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date Weddings / Anniversaries

• Paddock, Reber to wed

Kaycie Paddock, of Juneau, and Darrin Reber, of Missoula, Mont., will marry at 3 p.m. on Aug. 7, 2010, at the Auke Bay Recreation Area. A reception will be held at 5 p.m. Family and friends are welcome to join in the celebration.

• Okegawa, Bradley wed

• Schneiders celebrate 50 years

• Hurlbut, Prebeg wed

• Poe, Jim to wed

• Kern, Spurgin wed

• Ferguson, Hayes wed

• Morgen, Carlson wed

• Doxey, Wanamaker celebrate 25 years

• Ackerman, Ordonez wed

• More...