Sunday, December 9, 2007 Question of Confidence Photo: Voices ring out Photo: Pillars of light State Transportation Department says it will build safe road Around Town Police & Fire After 300 Iraq missions, soldier based in Fort Richardson is killed by moose Alaska Digest Ex-legislator Kott given six years in prison Lawmakers praise tough sentence, but some think it was not enough Pipeline applicants wait for state review ConocoPhillips announces plans to spend $1 billion Bad weather keeps fuel shipments from villages This Day in History The natural wonders of Chiloé Island Discarded Dall ram dubbed an oddity Small groups can change the world for the better Turning the tides Out & About Gas prices force snowmachiners to consider costs Outdoor Brief: SEARHC offers boating instructor course End media consolidation Dredge Lake beavers call for harmony School district should pay educators more Bush's legacy: Worst president in history Frances Mortell Empire editorial: Floating docks plan should move forward My turn: Big business, small town Toe Toon Smoke to clear at Roughhouse Bears qualify nine for state JDHS girls hoops open season in North Carolina SPORTS IN JUNEAU