Hamlin felt for Kenseth after snatching Daytona 500

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Four drivers went into the Daytona 500 determined to end Joe Gibbs’ 23-year losing skid in NASCAR’s biggest race of the… Continue reading

  • Feb 23, 2016
  • By JENNA FRYER

Tennessee’s 31-year run in women’s poll is over

Tennessee’s 31-year run in the Top 25 is over.The Lady Vols streak of 565 consecutive weeks in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll ended Monday… Continue reading

  • Feb 23, 2016
  • By DOUG FEINBERG

Texas A&M and Utah return to the rankings

Texas A&M and Utah both return to the Top 25 this week, replacing Dayton and Providence.The Aggies (20-7) return at No. 21 after wins over… Continue reading

  • Feb 23, 2016
  • By JIM O'CONNELL

Air traffic controller turns to guiding Internet

In his day job, Ryan Durbin guides airplanes over Anchorage. Now, his frustration with Alaska Internet access has him turning to guiding Web traffic as… Continue reading

No foul play suspected in Juneau man’s death on N. Douglas trail

Juneau police do not suspect foul play in the death of 65-year-old Juneau man Timothy Volwiler. Volwiler’s body was found on Friday afternoon near the… Continue reading

Juneau hits 50 degrees, ties record

The thermometer reached 50 degrees at the National Weather Service’s airport measuring station on Sunday, tying a record set in 1998 and marking the first… Continue reading

AK LNG project advisor Jeff Raun listens to a question during a public information meeting on the project's local future efforts on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016.

Alaska LNG Project holding steady

KENAI — Kenai Peninsula representatives of the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project said that although their leaders have spoken of possible delays, employees of… Continue reading

AK LNG project advisor Jeff Raun listens to a question during a public information meeting on the project's local future efforts on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016.

Alaska lawmakers weigh budget cuts

JUNEAU — Alaskans this coming week will begin getting a sense for where the House might cut the state budget with subcommittees poised to make… Continue reading

Avery Skagg's brain has only 15 percent of the necessary myelin to allow him full motor function.  As a result, he experiences cerebral palsy and is quadriplegic.  Being non-verbal, he communicates with eye gazes, expressions and noises.

Motion in acrylics

Surrounded on all sides by paintings of his own making, Avery Skaggs sat quietly in the gallery of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum Saturday morning smiling,… Continue reading

Avery Skagg's brain has only 15 percent of the necessary myelin to allow him full motor function.  As a result, he experiences cerebral palsy and is quadriplegic.  Being non-verbal, he communicates with eye gazes, expressions and noises.
In this file photo from August, a team of volunteers works to remove mud, logs and other debris from the site where Christine McGraw's house once stood. McGraw's house was destroyed by the Aug. 18 landslide that killed three men, two of whom were inside her house painting at the time of the slide.

House owner sues over Sitka landslide loss

The owner of the house at 410 Kramer Ave. that was destroyed by the Aug. 18, 2015, landslide has filed a suit for damages against… Continue reading

In this file photo from August, a team of volunteers works to remove mud, logs and other debris from the site where Christine McGraw's house once stood. McGraw's house was destroyed by the Aug. 18 landslide that killed three men, two of whom were inside her house painting at the time of the slide.

University of Alaska prepares to lose millions in state funding

JUNEAU — A slump in oil prices has officials looking at the amount and impact of a deep cut in the University of Alaska budget.Gov.… Continue reading

Private options sought for closing state-run slaughterhouse

ANCHORAGE — Industry stakeholders want the state Board of Agriculture to let private companies bid to operate a state-run slaughterhouse and prevent its closure.The Alaska… Continue reading

Around Town

Intermediate Microsoft Excel, 9-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Learn to use Excel spreadsheets and other intermediate level skills. Free. Details: 586-5718. Writing… Continue reading

Gardening club sees big changes

Eleven committees were formed to fill the well-worn gloves of long-time Central Peninsula Garden Club President Marion Nelson, who served her last duty Tuesday.Under the… Continue reading

Marlins excited to have Bonds as hitting coach

MIAMI — Giancarlo Stanton grew up a Dodgers fan and remembers attending their games when Barry Bonds would step to the plate for the Giants.“It’s… Continue reading

  • Feb 22, 2016
  • By STEVEN WINE

Vonn’s latest title clouded by social media gaffe

LA THUILE, Italy — Apologizing for a gaffe on social media, Lindsey Vonn had little to celebrate after clinching a record 20th World Cup crystal… Continue reading

  • Feb 22, 2016
  • By ANDREW DAMPF

Paxton down 20 pounds at start of camp

PEORIA, Ariz. — Many teammates saw James Paxton for the first time in months on Friday, and something was missing from the big left-hander.About 20… Continue reading

  • Feb 22, 2016
  • By JOSE M. ROMERO

Bank collapse, ‘missing’ official disrupt Russian sport

MOSCOW — A bank collapse and the apparent disappearance of a top sports official decorated by President Vladimir Putin have caused further disruption to Russian… Continue reading

  • Feb 22, 2016
  • By JAMES ELLINGWORTH

Police could finish Johnny Manziel case by this week

DALLAS — Dallas police say they could conclude their domestic violence investigation of Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel by later this week.Police spokesman Maj. Midge… Continue reading

  • Feb 22, 2016

Durant recovers from injury, returns to MVP level

OKLAHOMA CITY — Kevin Durant had finally reached the pinnacle.After years of chasing LeBron James, the Thunder forward finally was named league MVP two seasons… Continue reading

  • Feb 22, 2016
  • By CLIFF BRUNT