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web posted 10:19 am August 21, 2008

The state’s political watchdog agency has dismissed a complaint accusing Alaska state officials of trying to unfairly influence the outcome of a ballot measure aimed at its predator control program.

House District 4 race: Muñoz emphasizes her Juneau history, public involvement

With Cathy Muñoz agreeing with her Republican primary opponent for House District 4 on many issues, she's touting her longer history of public involvement in local issues as her strongest asset.

House District 4 race: Madsen promises tough approach to legislating

With only minor policy disagreements with her opponent, House District 4 candidate Stephanie Madsen is hoping Mendenhall Valley Republicans like her style of leadership.

Stevens' bid to move trial to AK denied

WASHINGTON - Sen. Ted Stevens cannot move his corruption trial from Washington to his home state of Alaska, a federal judge ruled Wednesday in a decision that could hamstring the powerful Republican's re-election bid.

Zoo not called before wolf pup killing

The state Department of Fish and Game did not contact two of the most likely candidates to place wolf pups before shooting the pups during a wolf killing in June.

State troopers: Miscommunication launches search for hunting party

Man sentenced to two years for child porn

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Palin promises first PFD checks by Sept. 12

Alaska processor recalls salmon

Forest Service, conservationists settle on timber sale

Trial portion of Iditarod musher King's federal case ends

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Crimson Bears look to pool of young talent for 2008 season

On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, Juneau-Douglas High School Junior Alex Barto is in the pool at 5 a.m. training for swimming glory. These early practices are extra work in addition to the two and a half hours or practice five days per week that Barto attends. It's just part of the routine for a swimmer preparing to compete for the Crimson Bears.

Team's uncertainty offers optimism for new season

The future is just up ahead, but around every corner the scene changes for the 2008 Juneau-Douglas High School volleyball squad.

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Both sides of the Force turn out for new 'Star Wars' premiere

From left, Charlie Fairbanks, Toby Collins and Finn Collins pose as Star Wars characters during opening night of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" on Aug. 15 at Glacier Cinemas.

Mobile mammograms in Haines on Aug. 28 to Sept. 10

Pratt Museum in Homer now accepting art for annual auction

Mobile mammogram van on Prince of Wales Sept. 26 to Oct. 13

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Photo: Nice catch

Steve Peterson, left, a tourist from New York, stands with commercial sport fishing guide Jason McMurrian and the 73.5-pound king salmon Peterson caught on July 10 on the Kenai River. The fish measured just over 53 inches in length and 33.5 inches in girth.

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• Thu, Aug 21	Coral Princess	08:00	21:00	2,880
	Dawn Princess	08:00	24:00	2,808
	Mercury	08:00	18:00	2,795
	Serenade of the Seas	07:00	15:00	3,360
	Spirit of Ô105	08:45	18:00	122
	Volendam	08:00	18:00	2,020
DAILY CAPACITY				13985
• Fri, Aug 22	Island Princess	06:30	16:00	2,880
	Ryndam	14:00	22:30	1,848
DAILY CAPACITY				4728