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What responsibility do you have to report a DUI?

By Corey Allen-Young, CBS 11 News Reporter — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:13:52 AKST

The DUI murder and assault indictment of Lori Phillips brings to light the issue of what responsibility people do have when they see someone drinking and driving. An issue that with thousands dying each year as a result of drunk drivers brings up the question what can you really do to help.

Don't worry: Santa will get letters in North Pole after all

U.S. Postal Service — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:43:58 AKST

U.S. Postal Service reverses decision on Letters to Santa program

KTVA.com poll results: Anchorage, balance the budget with cuts at City Hall

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:43:14 AKST

We asked what Anchorage city officials should slash to balance the budget, you answered. Check out the results of our online poll.

Thanksgiving Blessing Project

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:30:36 AKST

Project provides Anchorage-area families in need with a turkey and trimmings for free

Woman killed, man injured trying to cross Parks Highway on foot

KTVA CBS 11 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:42:57 AKST

Troopers say they believe the two had been drinking before the incident

Give smart during the holiday season

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:17:04 AKST

Take this advice from the Better Business Bureau and make sure your money goes to deserving, legitimate charities

Alaskan makes award-winning vodka

Lauren Maxwell — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:08 AKST

Ingredients in Permafrost Vodka include Mat-Su potatoes, glacier ice

Family of DUI victims speak out

By Karina Petersen, CBS 11 News — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:24:04 AKST

An Alaska woman is clinging to life after being hit by a drunk driver less than two weeks ago.

Cold temperatures blanket Southcentral Alaska

KTVA CBS 11 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:57:29 AKST

The season's first serious cold snap has settled into the region, and may stay around through the end of the work week.

Frank Murkowski: AK's future without gasline

Matthew Simon — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:31:31 AKST

If Alaska wants to have an economic future in less than a decade, former Gov. Frank Murkowski, R-AK, says the state must plan without a natural gas pipeline.

Woman killed by Troopers

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:29:31 AKST

58 year old Nora J. York was shot and killed by Alaska State Troopers early Saturday morning. One Trooper was injured in the melee, he was treated for a minor gunshot wound and released.

Anchorage police believe Sahara Restaurant fire was arson

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:21:27 AKST

Police are asking for information from the public

Read President Obama's Elmendorf speech

Source: White House — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:59:09 AKST

The President promised support to Army and Air Force personnel during his first visit to Alaska.

Accused drunk driver Lori Phillips appears in court

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:25:00 AKST

Accused drunk driver Lori Phillips goes before judge

Phillips is being charged with murder in a crash that killed one and critically injured another

Kenai couple killed in Nebraska crash

By KTVA News Staff — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:51:25 AKST

A Kenai family is in mourning tonight after Kenai residents William and Jane Mattson were killed in a multi-vehicle collision in Nebraska, Sunday.

Chemical in North Pole well water prompts testing

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:33:36 AKST

Water to be tested after signs a chemical might have leaked into groundwater beyond a refinery's property line

Obama announces Alaska visit schedule

KTVA CBS 11 News — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:26:05 AKST

The President will speak at Elmendorf Air Force Base on a stopover en route to Japan

Arctic Valley opening decision tonight

KTVA CBS 11 News — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:07:17 AKST

Non-profit ski areas have been hit hard by the recession

Federal Subsistence Board accepting applications

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:42:34 AKST

Download a .pdf of the application here

Snow removal budget remains virtually untouched

Matthew Simon — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:13:35 AKST

With this season's first snowfall, city officials say despite budget cuts their snow cleanup budget remains virtually untouched.

Howls ring out at wolf biologist memorial

By Todd Walker, CBS 11 News — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 18:29:34 AKST

Dozens of people packed inside the Campbell Creek Science Center, Saturday. They all had one common bond. Over the years they had come to know renowned wolf biologist Gordon Haber. They gathered to say goodbye.

Fort Rich soldier dies in Afghanistan

KTVA CBS 11 — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:43:05 AKST

Spc. Julian L. Berisford died Nov. 4 in Paktika province

Exclusive: Interview With Levi Johnston

Andrea Gusty, CBS 11 News — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:51:22 AKST

A war is brewing between Levi Johnston, the father of Sarah Palin's grandson, and late night comedy host Conan O'brien.

ASD projects $16M budget gap for 2010 -2011 school year

Christina Grande — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:52:13 AKST

The Anchorage School Board is trying to figure out what to do after discovering a $16 million shortfall in next year's budget.

The state of sex education : Part one

Lauren Maxwell — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 11:08:24 AKST

In the Anchorage School District talking about sex begins at the elementary level, but only with parental permission.

Alaskan inmates train for life after prison

Christina Grande — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:48:39 AKDT

Two in three Alaska inmates end up back in jail after they are released, which is why the Department of Corrections is trying to beef up programs that reduce recidivism. Programs like the re-entry program at the Hiland Mountain Correctional Center.

Anchorage School District adds more autism classrooms

Lauren Maxwell — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:45:56 AKDT

The Anchorage School District is adding an average of one new autism classroom every year.

Public weighs in on budget cuts and increased property taxes

Christina Grande — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:11:46 AKDT

Dozens of angry residents let the Anchorage Assembly know their feelings about proposed budget cuts and tax increases.

Bestselling author Dana Stabenow signs 'Alaska-centric' deal to develop books into television series

Evergreen Films — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:11:11 AKDT

Alaska-based Evergreen Films will develop Stabenow's Kate Shugak mystery series

Alaska Native sisters launch a skincare line that features the bounty of the tundra

KTVA CBS 11 News — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:38:32 AKDT

Three sisters from the region are launching Arxotica, a high-end skincare line that features the tundra's bounty. Michelle, Cika and Amy Sparck plan to take the antioxidant-rich raw botanicals of Arctic Alaska to boutiques across the country, and in doing so, to launch what they hope will be a new, green gathering economy in Western Alaska.

Come as you aren't: Trick or Treat town is tonight

KTVA CBS 11 news — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:44:52 AKDT

The annual fundraiser happens tonight; last year, the event raised more than $60,000 for science education