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Thanksgiving dinner on a budget

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:09:56 AKST

Thanksgiving dinner on a budget

KTVA CBS 11's Corey Allen-Young shows us the best places to get deals on an affordable Thanksgiving dinner.

Salvation Army gets a helping hand

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:58:30 AKST

Salvation Army gets a helping hand

A local union donated its services to the Salvation Army by installing new flooring in one of thier buildings, but it's not just the Salvation Army that benefits.

Enstar says in-state gas line not an immediete fix for supply problems

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:40:10 AKST

Enstar says in-state gas line not an immediete fix for supply problems

While some legislators are calling for an in-state "bullet" line to ship North Slope gas to Southcentral Alaska, Enstar is saying the line won't come in time to solve the supply problems

View from the Hill: Matt Felling talks to Sen. Mark Begich - Nov. 19, 2009

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:33:38 AKST

View from the Hill

This week Matt Felling asks Senator Begich if he supports the new health care reform bill.- Nov. 19, 2009

Fact checking "Going Rogue"

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:44:57 AKST

Fact checking "Going Rogue"

Part two: Former aide says he feels "stabbed in the back" by portrayal

Travel Guy Scott McMurren

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:16:25 AKST

Travel Guy Scott McMurren

Alaska TravelGram's McMurren shares his favorite holiday travel gadgets

Fact checking "Going Rogue"

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:20:53 AKST

Fact checking "Going Rogue"

Some Alaskans mentioned in former Governor Sarah Palin's book say it includes more fiction than fact

Report says Begich didn't disclose budget gap

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:14:52 AKST

Report says Begich didn't disclose budget gap

City attorney's report says former mayor knew revenues would be less than appropriations

What do Alaskan politicians think about the national health care debate?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:49:24 AKST

What do Alaskan politicians think about the national health care debate?

As a reform bill comes closer to passing, the state's leaders are split on what to do

Families of drunk driving victims say system failed

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:43:02 AKST

Families of drunk driving victims say system failed

Driver Lori Phillips had prior DUI convictions before the crash that killed Louis Clement and critically injured Joyua Stovall

Assembly members prepare for budget showdown

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:37:23 AKST

Assembly members prepare for budget showdown

They face tough budget choices in lean financial times

Libraries more popular, threatened than ever

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:30:53 AKST

Libraries more popular, threatened than ever

Cuts come at a time when more Anchorage residents are using the library

School district looking for public's advice on budget

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:12 AKST

School district looking for public's advice on budget

The Anchorage School district is holding a series of community forums to get advice from the public on how to trim over 13 million dollars from the budget.

U.S. Postal Service struggles

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:12:31 AKST

U.S. Postal Service struggles in recession

Big financial losses for the Postal Service have some Alaskans wondering how they could be impacted

Landslide displaces more than 70 Juneau residents

Christina Grande — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:46:24 AKST

Landslide displaces more than 70 Juneau residents

An early morning mudslide has forced more than 70 downtown Juneau residents out of their homes, Nov. 14.

Obama's China Challenges

CBS News — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:25:37 AKST

Obama's China Challenges

As President Obama arrived in China on his first official visit, he will face many challenges including opening China's market to U.S. goods. Chip Reid has more.

The search for the next Anchorage police chief

Todd Walker — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:38:09 AKST

The search for the next Anchorage police chief

The search for the next Anchorage police chief is heating up; the search committee gave their final recommendations of the possible candidates yesterday. The next move is now up to Mayor Dan Sullivan.

Watch President Obama's Elmendorf speech

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:41:14 AKST

Watch President Obama's Elmendorf speech

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

View from the Hill: Matt Felling talks to Senator Lisa Murkowski

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:26:27 AKST

View from the Hill: Matt Felling talks to Senator Lisa Murkowski

In a face-to-face edition, Senator Murkowski discusses the public option, an Afghanistan 'surge' and whether she'll be reading Sarah Palin's book.

City's budget woes hitting school's finances

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:45:19 AKST

City's budget woes hitting school's finances

The city's budget woes are impacting the Anchorage School District, already in the process of balancing next year's funds

Alaska Travel Guru 11/11/09

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:04:36 AKST

Alaska Travel Guru 11/11/09

Travel deals and information from around the state.

Preview: Palin talks Levi on Oprah

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:47:47 AKST

Preview: Palin talks Levi on Oprah

Oprah's interview with Sarah Palin to air on Nov. 16

Veterans Day: Reflecting on service and sacrifice

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:41:40 AKST

Reflecting on service and sacrifice

Gathering at Fort Richardson to honor those who serve

Sick buildings: Anchorage woman says she was fired when office made her ill

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:05:23 AKST

Sick buildings: Anchorage woman says she was fired when office made her ill

Marilyn Coppe says her health declined after working at an Anchorage medical office

Cellphones are taking over, but the land line hangs on

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:38:05 AKST

Cellphones are taking over, but the land line hangs on

Most people have a cellphone these days but does this mean the end of the land line?

Jobs for veterans

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:21:40 AKST

Jobs for veterans

The day before Veterans Day, Alaskans in Anchorage are honoring veterans by helping them find jobs

Sick building syndrome can cause serious health problems

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:49:24 AKST

Sick building syndrome can cause serious health problems

Getting sick a lot lately? The building you work in could be to blame

Snow removal budget remains virtually untouched

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:35:46 AKST

Snow removal budget remains virtually untouched

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

Dealing with an H1N1 shot shortage

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:27:33 AKST

Dealing with an H1N1 shot shortage

School officials are crossing their fingers and hoping for more shipments of the H1N1 shot

Trooper shoots, injures man near Fairbanks

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:58:51 AKST

Trooper shoots, injures man near Fairbanks

A man who was shot and wounded by an Alaska State Trooper in South Fairbanks on Friday evening remained hospitalized a day later

Local book lovers angry about proposed library cuts

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:07:07 AKST

Local book lovers angry about proposed library cuts

Anchorage Public Libraries are under the knife as Mayor Dan Sullivan is proposing that the library cut jobs and hours.

Women vets and their benefits

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 09:24:20 AKST

Women vets and their benefits

Not all women veterans, both in Alaska and nationwide, take advantage of the benefits available to them

Will Alaska Territorial Guard veterans finally get their due?

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:20:55 AKST

Will Alaska Territorial Guard veterans finally get their due?

KTVA CBS 11's Andrea Gusty looks at the issue

False reports a drag on police dispatch

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:15:42 AKDT

False reports a drag on police dispatch

Every year police dispatch gets hundreds of bogus calls from people wanting to report a crime that never happened

What does it take to activate an Amber Alert?

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:47:31 AKDT

What does it take to activate an Amber Alert?

After Wednesday's Amber Alert was issued for twelve year old Charlene Connolly, she was found in 20 minutes. CBS 11's Karina Petersen explains what exactly it takes to activate an Amber Alert.

Providence Hospital's mobile unit helps women screen for breast cancer

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:43:19 AKDT

Providence Hospital's mobile unit helps women screen for breast cancer

With such high rates of breast cancer in Alaska, doctors encourage women to get a routine exam. Providence is making it easier by bringing the lab to patients

Alaska TravelGram with Scott McMurren

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:10:08 AKDT

Alaska TravelGram with Scott McMurren

Scott McMurren says there are some great deals on fall airfares right now.

State officials trying to stretch energy stimulus money

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:23:14 AKDT

State officials trying to stretch energy stimulus money

Alaska is trying to maximize energy stimulus dollars heading our way, and state officials want to expand the 28 million dollars to about 82 million dollars for communities to use.

Keeping your kids safe on Halloween: Part 2

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:00:32 AKDT

Keeping your kids safe on Halloween: Part 2

There are about a thousand registered sex offenders living in Anchorage, and your child could be knocking on one of their doors this Halloween. See how you can keep your kids safe while they trick-or-treat.

KTVA CBS 11 News at 10

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:34:47 AKDT

KTVA CBS 11 News at 10

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No Child Left Behind not always a fit with Alaska, commissioner says

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:30:18 AKDT

No Child Left Behind not always a fit with Alaska, commissioner says

KTVA CBS 11's Andrea Gusty sits down with Alaska State Education Commissioner Larry LeDoux to discuss No Child Left Behind

Alaska small business owners struggle with healthcare

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:21:41 AKDT

Alaska small business owners struggle with healthcare

While Congress debates health care reform in Washington, small business owners in Alaska struggle to afford a health plan and still stay in business

Cohen trial in jury's hands

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:05:34 AKDT

Cohen trial in jury's hands

Lawyers on both sides give powerful closing statements for the sex abuse trial of former Anchorage Police officer, Sammy Cohen.

Difficult Times for Boys & Girls Club

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:30:33 AKDT

Difficult Times for Boys & Girls Club

Deep budget cuts are hurting Boys and Girls Clubs across Alaska

Ignoring Symptoms Almost Fatal for CBS 11 Reporter

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:22:11 AKDT

Ignoring Symptoms Almost Fatal for CBS 11 Reporter

Reporter Corey Allen-Young ignored mild symptoms like fever and fatigue, and it almost cost him his life

KTVA CBS 11 News at 10

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:17:56 AKDT

KTVA CBS 11 News at 10

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