Alaska
Articles about Alaska
2010 Predicted to Have Minimal Aurora Activity
January 4, 2010
Slow sunspot activity is blamed for the least-active period ever recorded for the phenomenon.
Science
How to Get In-State Tuition
December 23, 2009
Going to school out of state can be cheaper than staying near home.
Education - Paying for College
Portions of Arctic Coastline Eroding, No End in Sight
December 16, 2009
The northern coastline of Alaska is eroding by up to one-third the length of a football field annually.
Science
Alaska Fights to Reverse Polar Bear "Threatened" Listing
November 15, 2009
Alaska's Governor argues that federal protection over the species would harm resource development.
Science
Surface Permafrost Likely to Vanish in Alaska
November 6, 2009
The unstable thawing of permafrost could cause serious damage to infrastructure in the state.
Science
New Ethics Problems Dog Sarah Palin
July 22, 2009
If she thinks leaving office will save her from such investigations, she's kidding herself.
Opinion - Bonnie Erbe
Levi Johnston: Palin Resigned to Cash In on Fame
July 10, 2009
Bristol Palin's former fiance says the governor was tempted by the lucrative deals she was offered.
Nation & World - Politics
Sarah Palin Honored by NRA With Alaska-Themed Assault Rifle
May 4, 2009
The governor of Alaska will receive the military-style assault weapon at an upcoming NRA banquet.
Nation & World - Politics
Former Senator Ted Stevens Deserves Praise From Alaskans
April 2, 2009
Attorney General Eric Holder drops the charges against the former Alaskan senator.
Opinion - Michael Barone
10 Things You Didn't Know About Mark Begich
March 5, 2009
Begich is the junior senator from Alaska.
Nation & World - Politics
Alaska's Mark Begich, a Pro-Gun Democrat Who Wants to Open Up Arctic Drilling
March 5, 2009
By beating the legendary Ted Stevens, Begich became Alaska's first Democrat in Congress since 1981.
Nation & World - Politics
Sarah Palin Is Likely to Star at Conservative Gathering Next Month
January 13, 2009
The Alaska governor is "still the darling" of the political right, says a GOP strategist.
Nation & World - Politics
Poll Gives Sarah Palin No Shot in Alaska Senate Race; Again She Blames Media
January 9, 2009
Palin tells right-wing radio the media don't like her ... a new poll suggests Alaskans don't, either.
Opinion - Bonnie Erbe
Visit Alaska
December 18, 2008
The Last Frontier became the 49th state five decades ago.
Nation & World - 50 Ways to Improve Your Life
Will GOP Senators Vote to Expel One of Their Own, Ted Stevens of Alaska?
November 13, 2008
Probably, unless the Alaskan voters do it first.
Nation & World - Politics
Can Democrats Get to 60 by Winning Senate Races in Alaska, Minnesota, and Georgia?
November 13, 2008
I may have spoken too soon the day after the election when I said Democrats fell short of 60.
Opinion - Michael Barone
5 Senate and House Races That Have Not Been Decided
November 11, 2008
Results for a total of 3 Senate races and 2 House races have yet to be determined.
Opinion
Sarah Palin's Endangered Whale Problem With the Bush Administration
October 20, 2008
Stop the presses! The Bush administration actually did something good for the environment!
Opinion - Bonnie Erbe
Conservatives Slam Report on Palin's Troopergate Problem
October 10, 2008
A "New York Times" story provokes a backlash.
Opinion - Bonnie Erbe
The Palin Plane and the Troopergate Report
October 10, 2008
A plane, a plane, my governship for a plane!
Opinion - Robert Schlesinger
Palin's Home Got Coast Guard 'Aquatic Protection'
September 25, 2008
During Palin's short trip home, the vice presidential candidate's lakefront property was secured by boats.
Money - The Home Front
Sarah Palin and Her Outrageous Rape Kit Policy
September 18, 2008
Charging victims for rape kits so their assailants can be charged—an offense to women and justice.
Opinion - Bonnie Erbe
Sarah Palin and the Rape Kit Question
September 10, 2008
Bloggers say Wasilla police used to charge rape victims for the kits. If so, they weren't alone.
Health - On Health and Money
The Hockey Mom Is Home or Away?
September 9, 2008
The fiscal watchdog charged the taxpayers $60 per night for travel expenses while sleeping...at home.
Opinion - John A. Farrell
