Seeing Seward’s year in the rearview mirror
December 31, 2008 at 2:48PM AKST
2008 was quite a year. The economy collapsed, a new president was elected and fuel prices jumped to ridiculous heights.
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Begich engages mayors on money
December 31, 2008 at 2:47PM AKST
Alaska Sen.-elect Mark Begich met telephonically with about 30 mayors and other city leaders from around the state recently in an effort to best gain from an expected national economic stimulus package.
full story »Tracking the year’s big stories in the Bush
December 24, 2008 at 11:44AM AKST
Rural Alaska, once isolated from the rest of the world, wasn’t immune to big national events in 2008.
full story »Slow down for weak bridges, at least in winter
December 24, 2008 at 11:42AM AKST
Local motorists are warned to slow down when passing bridges outside of Moose Pass or risk being ticketed.
full story »Light holiday moments
December 24, 2008 at 11:41AM AKST
First there was food. Then there was fire. In between was a recitation of Jewish history, the lighting of the menorah and lots of peanuts.
full story »Commuting nurse gets accolades from March of Dimes
December 18, 2008 at 3:34PM AKST
Seward resident Pamela Swanson was awarded the March of Dimes Alaska Nurse of the Year in the rehabilitation/long-term care category on Sunday.
full story »‘Green’ energy is pushed statewide
December 18, 2008 at 3:30PM AKST
The state’s energy czar says his new energy initiative could put Alaska entirely on clean, renewable power.
full story »Rural schools count losses in five years
December 11, 2008 at 2:45PM AKST
State researchers hoping to determine how many people have left rural Alaska for bigger communities report that rural schools lost 1,802 students in the last five years.
full story »Shedding light on blackout concerns
December 11, 2008 at 2:31PM AKST
The blackouts are coming! The blackouts are coming!
full story »Readers’ holiday writings, photographs welcome
December 04, 2008 at 12:13PM AKST
It never fails: Students look at the calendar this time of year and not only dream of the trappings of Christmas and the holidays, but also of the break from school.
full story »Alaska’s Lord of the written word writes new chapter in her life
December 04, 2008 at 9:57AM AKST
Reading a book by Homer writer Nancy Lord is like curling up and watching a documentary with an old friend.
full story »Explaining Alaska’s elevated gasoline prices
December 04, 2008 at 9:56AM AKST
As a pair of state-government entities continue to investigate and study why gasoline prices in Alaska aren’t coming down as fast as they are in the Lower 48, Paul Dock thought about Kipnuk’s haves and have-nots.
full story »Assembly approves $383,652 for Seward
December 04, 2008 at 9:55AM AKST
The cruise ship tax is turning out to be a lucrative deal for the City of Seward.
Passed by Alaska voters in August 2006, the tax levies a fee on all cruise ship passengers traveling through the state.
A holiday to remember again what really matters
December 03, 2008 at 9:10AM AKST
Sometimes when the weather is poor and the car is making a funny noise and the dog ate my dinner and the nice man on the phone informs me that I forgot to pay my Visa bill and he’s sorry but he’s going to have to charge me a $59 late fee — sometimes it’s hard to feel thankful, hard to look around and appreciate the things I have.
full story »State count: Rural schools lose hundreds in recent years
December 01, 2008 at 8:11AM AKST
State researchers hoping to determine how many people have left rural Alaska for bigger communities report that rural schools lost 1,802 students in the last five years.
full story »Hot line can help in rural-to-urban transition
November 26, 2008 at 2:08PM AKST
You recently left rural Alaska and need help in the big city?
full story »Social climbers, mostly, in Himalayas
November 26, 2008 at 11:05AM AKST
“Beep beep, beep beep.”
full story »For artist, getting face time becomes a calling
November 26, 2008 at 11:00AM AKST
Dave Wagner always dreamed of becoming an artist.
full story »Filling a room to fill empty bellies
November 26, 2008 at 10:58AM AKST
How much food does it take to fill a motel room?
full story »Energy prices less important than other factors in rural-to-urban flight
November 24, 2008 at 11:29AM AKST
The energy crisis in rural Alaska partly explains why people are leaving villages for larger communities, but it's not among the top three reasons, according to the preliminary results of a new survey conducted by First Alaskans Institute.
full story »Higher pay credited for VPSO boost
November 24, 2008 at 9:29AM AKST
Thanks to a big raise awarded by the state Legislature, the Village Public Safety Officer program has added officers for the first time in years.
full story »Villages’ safety is priority for state’s top cop
November 21, 2008 at 4:04PM AKST
The state’s new public safety commissioner said bullets whizzed his way just once during his law enforcement career — when he was an 18-year-old village cop in a Northwest Alaska community.
full story »Air Force colonel tries to give Alaska veterans their due
November 13, 2008 at 11:22AM AKST
As a crowd filled the auditorium at the Anchorage Museum last month to see an exhibition she’d worked months to pull together, Col. Suellyn Novak had no thoughts of “mission accomplished.”
full story »Swimmer reaches goal at championship
November 13, 2008 at 11:19AM AKST
Just a sophomore, Ryan O’Leary has already established himself as one of the top high school swimmers in Alaska.
full story »Bush Alaska cuts ties, goes for Begich
November 13, 2008 at 11:17AM AKST
Bush Alaska has benefited handsomely from Sen. Ted Stevens’ money-producing magic, but it broke with past trends on Nov. 4. Registered voters in the six districts extending from Kodiak to the North Slope sided with Democrat Mark Begich, some of them quite heavily.
full story »Absentee count may extend wait
November 06, 2008 at 9:11AM AKST
With pre-election polls showing Alaska’s iconic Sen. Ted Stevens in a dead heat with Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich, not to mention Gov. Sarah Palin on the national ticket, the Nov. 4 general election could hardly have been more hotly anticipated. But even after the polling booths closed Nov. 4, Alaskans awaiting final results may have to wait a little longer – more than 10 days longer.
full story »Winter film series climbs back into town
October 30, 2008 at 9:27AM AKST
The community of Seward once again made possible the success of last year’s “Seward Winter Film Series.”
full story »Politicians deliver messages at AFN
October 30, 2008 at 9:19AM AKST
The mood was festive inside the spacious and airy Dena’ina Center during the grand opening ceremony of the Alaska Federation of Natives on Oct. 23.
full story »Government efficiency is city’s goal
October 23, 2008 at 3:13PM AKST
If you had to choose between cutting library hours or eliminating driveway snow berm removal, which would you pick?
full story »Alaskans asked to take part in education survey
October 23, 2008 at 3:11PM AKST
As Alaska takes initial steps to develop a statewide plan for education from preschool to post-secondary, the state wants to know what residents think about education and our expectations for high school graduates.
full story »For Seward, 140-pounder is team heavyweight
October 23, 2008 at 3:11PM AKST
He may not be the best wrestler in the state — or even at Seward High — but Scott Reierson is arguably the most valuable member of his team.
full story »Alaska Railroad announces AFN special
October 16, 2008 at 3:52PM AKST
The Alaska Railroad Corp. and officials with the Municipality of Anchorage released information Thursday about a special Alaska Federation of Natives Convention rate.
full story »Building Department at home with firefighters
October 16, 2008 at 8:53AM AKST
If you’re wandering around the Petro Plaza looking for the Seward Building Department, you’re probably not going to find it.
full story »With election done, council members gear up for budget
October 16, 2008 at 8:49AM AKST
Jean Bardarson, Marianna Keil and Willard Dunham have secured seats on the Seward City Council.
full story »Research goal: More king crab
October 16, 2008 at 8:41AM AKST
The “Deadliest Catch” it’s not, but the results of a research project in Seward might be just as intriguing to skippers of the rugged Bering Sea crab fleet as the next installment of the adrenalin-pumping television show. After all, the goal of the Alaska King Crab Research, Rehabilitation and Biology (AKCRRAB) program is to fill king crab pots throughout Alaska.
full story »Voters add new face, alter budget
October 09, 2008 at 9:38AM AKST
Jean Bardarson, Marianna Keil and Willard Dunham snagged Seward City Council seats in Tuesday’s municipal elections.
full story »Survey identifies health deficiencies in Seward
October 09, 2008 at 9:36AM AKST
Seward has a problem with heath care—too many residents are uninsured.
full story »Returning to Seward’s Japanese sister city
October 02, 2008 at 10:31AM AKST
Seward has a sister city in Japan.
full story »Music lovers get on board the Blues Train to Seward
October 02, 2008 at 10:29AM AKST
“All aboard!” a distant voice shouts over murmurs rising from people awaiting the train’s departure. “It’s the best deal in Alaska,” one voice proclaims, “you’re going to have a blast.”
full story »Four candidates vie for three seats
October 02, 2008 at 10:08AM AKST
Three City Council spots are up for grabs during next week’s municipal elections.
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