Palin claims Obama makes light of health care reform concernsANCHORAGE, Alaska — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin claims President Barack Obama is making light of concerns over what she has called “death panels” determining or denying care in the Democratic health care proposal. FBI: Man gives teller his name, ID before robbing Alaska bank; information leads to his arrestANCHORAGE, Alaska — A 34-year-old man is in custody after authorities say he gave a teller his account number and showed her his picture ID before robbing an Anchorage bank. Judge says Palin’s use of private e-mail accounts for state business is legalANCHORAGE, Alaska — A judge ruled Wednesday that the Alaska governor’s office can use private e-mail accounts to conduct state business, as former Gov. Sarah Palin sometimes did. Judge says Palin’s use of private e-mail accounts is legalANCHORAGE, Alaska — A judge ruled Wednesday that the Alaska governor’s office can use private e-mail accounts to conduct state business, as former Gov. Sarah Palin sometimes did. Murkowski: ‘Don’t need to be making things up’ about health care billANCHORAGE, Alaska — In a swipe at former Gov. Sarah Palin, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski says portions of the Democrats’ health care bills “are bad enough that we don’t need to be making things up.” Feds turn over trial materials to former Alaska lawmakers convicted of corruptionANCHORAGE, Alaska — Federal prosecutors say they have complied with a court order handing over trial evidence to two former Alaska lawmakers convicted on corruption charges. Former Military and Veterans Affairs commissioner sworn in as Alaska’s lieutenant governorANCHORAGE, Alaska — Craig Campbell, former commissioner of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, has been sworn in as Alaska’s lieutenant governor. Alaska lawmakers override Palin veto of federal stimulus fundsANCHORAGE, Alaska — In a final spat with former Gov. Sarah Palin, the Alaska Legislature voted Monday to override her veto of $28.6 million in federal stimulus funds intended for energy efficiency projects. Alaska lawmakers start special session to consider override of Palin vetoANCHORAGE, Alaska —The Alaska Legislature voted to override former Gov. Sarah Palin’s veto of roughly $28 million in federal stimulus funds intended for energy projects during a special session Monday. Palin says Obama’s plan to overhaul nation’s health care is ‘downright evil’ANCHORAGE, Alaska —Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin called President Barack Obama’s health plan “downright evil” Friday in her first online comments since leaving office, saying in a Facebook posting that he would create a “death panel” that would deny care to the neediest Americans. Alaska AG recommends changes to state ethics law to discourage abuse after Palin report leakedANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska’s attorney general is recommending sweeping changes to state ethics law and the process of dealing with complaints against public officials, following multiple complaints against former Gov. Sarah Palin that she cited as a reason for leaving office. Anchorage woman wants judge to order governor’s office not to use private e-mail accountsANCHORAGE, Alaska — A plaintiff in a lawsuit against former Gov. Sarah Palin wants a judge to order the governor’s office to use only government e-mail accounts to conduct state business — not private e-mails as the Palin administration sometimes did. Cruise line calls missing overboard Alaska passenger a suicideANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska authorities conducted interviews and reviewed security camera footage Tuesday aboard a cruise ship after the body of a passenger turned up in the icy waters off an island near the capital. Missing Alaska cruise ship passenger identified; positive ID pending on body found in waterANCHORAGE, Alaska — The woman believed to have fallen overboard from a cruise ship into frigid Alaska waters was 45-year-old Amber Malkuch of Washington state, Alaska State Troopers said late Monday. Woman’s body found during Alaska search for overboard cruise ship passengerANCHORAGE, Alaska — A woman’s body was found Monday afternoon during a massive search for a cruise ship passenger who was believed to have fallen overboard into frigid Alaska waters. Body found during search for missing cruise ship passenger believed to have fallen overboardANCHORAGE, Alaska — A woman’s body has been found during a search in frigid Alaska waters for a cruise ship passenger who was believed to have fallen overboard. Coast Guard searches Alaska waters for missing cruise ship passenger believed fallen overboardANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Coast Guard has launched a massive search in frigid Alaska waters for a cruise ship passenger who is believed to have fallen overboard. Palin makes weekend public appearance in Alaska after laying low since resignationANCHORAGE, Alaska — Sarah Palin made a weekend public appearance after keeping a low profile since she resigned as Alaska governor July 26. Lu Young, wife of Alaska congressman, dies at northern Virginia homeANCHORAGE, Alaska — Lu Young, the wife of U.S. Rep. Don Young, has died. She was 67. Vanishing king salmon in Alaska’s Yukon River leave smokehouses empty, economic crisisANCHORAGE, Alaska — Yukon River smokehouses should be filled this summer with oil-rich strips of king salmon — long used by Alaska Natives as a high-energy food to get through the long Alaska winters. But they’re mostly empty. Parnell v. Palin: Alaska’s new governor says he shares Palin’s values, not personalityANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska’s new governor, Sean Parnell, says he’ll push many of Sarah Palin’s higher profile initiatives, like the natural gas pipeline. Sarah Palin formally steps down as Alaska governor, with her future plans unclearFAIRBANKS, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has resigned from office. Palin steps down as Alaska governor, future plans unclearFAIRBANKS, Alaska — Sarah Palin stepped down Sunday as Alaska governor to write a book and build a right-of-center coalition, but she left her long-term political plans unclear and refused to address speculation she would seek a 2012 presidential bid. Parnell v. Palin: Alaska’s soon-to-be governor says he shares Palin’s values, not personalityANCHORAGE, Alaska — After Sean Parnell becomes Alaska’s governor on Sunday, he’s promised to push many of Sarah Palin’s higher profile initiatives, like the natural gas pipeline. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s resignation day arrives, future plans still unclearFAIRBANKS, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin steps down Sunday giving few clues about a political future clouded by ethics probes, mounting legal bills and dwindling popularity. Questions won’t stop as Palin exits Alaska politics, promises to keep speaking her mindANCHORAGE, Alaska — Gov. Sarah Palin gained fame — and to some infamy — since she embarked on a vice-presidential bid less than a year ago. Alaska Gov. Palin exits national stage as she entered it: facing questionsANCHORAGE, Alaska — Gov. Sarah Palin gained fame — and to some infamy — since she embarked on a vice-presidential bid less than a year ago. Palin’s mid-term resignation comes with costs to Alaska residentsANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she is quitting Sunday to save the state the cost of investigating what she says are frivolous ethics complaints against her, but even her mid-term resignation comes with a price tag for taxpayers. Palin report prompts Alaska lieutenant governor to seek recommendations on ethics probe leaksANCHORAGE, Alaska — Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell is asking Alaska’s attorney general to recommend ways to stop people from leaking confidential information in ethics investigations. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin implicated in ethics investigation of legal defense fundANCHORAGE, Alaska — Days before Gov. Sarah Palin is scheduled to leave office, the former vice presidential candidate is facing yet another legal distraction: An independent investigator found evidence she may have violated ethics laws by trading on her position as she sought money for lawyer fees. |