Chugiak 44, South 26 Nov 14, 2008
Teams -- 1) Dillingham; 2) Petersburg; 3) Bethel; 4) Kotzebue; 5) Seward. 103 pounds -- 1) Zach Pleasant, Bethel; 2) Jared Miller, Dillingham; 3) Cameron O'Neill, Sitka; 4) Doug O'Hara, Kotzebue; 5) Jed Wilde, Seward; 6) Dennis Wilson, Dillingham ... 130 -- 1) Brooks Sutter, Grace; 2) Ryan Chavez, Bethel; 3) Cody Miller, Dillingham; 4) Nicholas Sharp, Bethel; 5) Echo Swanson, Kotzebue; 6) Shane Douglas, Seward. (Anchorage Daily News)
Killer Alaska brews Nov 14, 2008
Seward beer festival Two of those breweries -- Alaskan and the Moose's Tooth -- will participate in the second annual Alaska Grown, Close to Home Resurrection Bay Conservation Alliance Fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Alaska SeaLife Center ... The Holiday Inn Express in Seward (1-907-224-2550) is offering special rates at $63 a night. (Anchorage Daily News)
Texas Tech Basketball is Back Nov 14, 2008
The 69, 242 lb forward graduated from Seward County Community College in Liberal, Kansas. As a freshman, he played in 27 games and made 15 starts. (RaiderPower.com)
Armed and nervous Nov 13, 2008
Gun sales surge: Orion Thybony, a gunsmith at Wild West Guns, shifts the lettering on the store's sign Monday to advertise a "Huge Obama Sale." The sign is visible to thousands of motorists on the Seward Highway in Anchorage. Wednesday, November 12, 2008. (Juneau Empire)
Woman's disappearance puzzles friends Nov 12, 2008
Vehicle was found along Seward Highway with no sign of foul play ... Along the Seward Highway, between the towering cliffs of exposed rock and the fast-icing waters of Turnagain Arm, an abandoned pickup found last month looked to be a promising lead in the search for a woman who vanished on her way to work ... Then, at about 8:30 a.m. Oct. 31, an Alaska State Trooper responding to a report of a possible drunken driver whose pickup was swerving erratically on the Seward Highway talked to McBroom... (Anchorage Daily News)
Snow cat used to curb moose collisions Nov 12, 2008
Olson said the snow cat will be stationed in Seward next week. The orange, 1994 Tucker snow cat was purchased with a state legislative grant. (Juneau Empire)
Armed and nervous in Alaska Nov 11, 2008
Gunsmith Orion Thybony of Wild West Guns arranges lettering on the store's sign Nov. 10, 2008, advertising a "Huge Obama Sale," visible to Seward Highway traffic. Related Links. (Anchorage Daily News)
Push for private prison was downfall Nov 11, 2008
The idea quickly rose again, with help from Ward, who put together a plan for facilities in the Mat-Su and Seward. The plan was publicly praised by Weimar, but was soon replaced by the idea of locating a private prison at the mothballed Fort Greely near Delta Junction. (Anchorage Daily News)
Costco now a no go Nov 11, 2008
Schweiger will build his theater next to Wal-Mart off the Seward -Meridian Parkway. As for Costco, I think they made a good decision, Schweiger said. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Letters to the editor (11/10/08 Nov 10, 2008
Anchorage Daily News. Complete coverage of a truly historical election for Alaska. (Anchorage Daily News)
Our view: Freeway priority? Nov 9, 2008
A $600 million freeway connecting the Glenn and the Seward Highways through Fairview and Midtown is the top priority in the city's long-range transportation plan ... BOTTOM LINE: The hundreds of millions of dollars that would go into a freeway connecting the Glenn and the Seward make it a very iffy project. (Anchorage Daily News)
Fewer cars commuting to Anchorage Nov 8, 2008
Morning traffic streams along Tudor Road in this view from teh Seward Highway overpass in late October 2008. Recent data from the state Department of Transportation shows fewer vehicles traveled from the Mat-Su are to Anchorage in June, the latest month for which data is available. (Anchorage Daily News)
Capital Brew bandit sentenced to 18 years Nov 8, 2008
Following that program, Price will be jailed at the state contract prison in Arizona or at the Spring Creek Correctional Center in Seward. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
Seward in the house Nov 7, 2008
MERIDIAN A group of Cato-Meridian Middle School eighth-grade students didn't have to travel to Auburn to be at the Seward House last week. Sam Tenney / The Citizen Cato-Meridian Middle School student Rosa Brown, 13, raises her hand to answer questions asked by Seward House curator of Education and Outreach Jennifer Haines during a video conference between the classroom in Meridian and the museum in Auburn ... Through the lens of a video camera and eyes peering at a projector screen, students in... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
South wrestling team remains undefeated Nov 7, 2008
Teams -- 1) Dillingham; 2) Petersburg; 3) Bethel; 4) Kotzebue; 5) Seward. 103 pounds -- 1) Zach Pleasant, Bethel; 2) Jared Miller, Dillingham; 3) Cameron O'Neill, Sitka; 4) Andrew Wassillie, Mt. Edgecumbe; 5) Doug O'Hara, Kotzebue; 6) Jed Wilde, Seward ... 130 -- 1) Brooks Sutter, Grace; 2) Ryan Chavez, Bethel; 3) Cody Miller, Dillingham; 4) Nicholas Sharp, Bethel; 5) Echo Swanson, Kotzebue; 6) Shane Douglas, Seward. (Anchorage Daily News)
Local, regional, national work shown on First Friday Nov 7, 2008
The Juneau-Douglas City Museum, 155 South Seward St. ... The Canvas Art Gallery, 223 Seward St.. (Juneau Empire)
Nonprofit does big things for youth Nov 6, 2008
Their felt ball and other Big/Little artwork will be on display at the Big Brothers Big Sisters Office, 110 Seward St., for the First Friday gallery walk on Dec. 5. Wednesday, November 05, 2008. (Juneau Empire)
Juneau man gets 18 years for coffee shop robbery Nov 6, 2008
Following that program, Price will be jailed at the state contract prison in Arizona or at the Spring Creek Correctional Center in Seward. ARTICLE LINKS: | | Reader Comments Disclaimer ng: These comments do not represent the Juneau Empire's views. (Juneau Empire)
Voters to decide on goody bag of road projects Nov 5, 2008
1 million to stretch Dowling Road between the Old Seward Highway and Minnesota Drive in Anchorage ... $20 million to improve the Seward Highway's Windy Corner. (Anchorage Daily News)
Average gas prices in Anchorage Nov 5, 2008
Chevron (Old Seward Highway and Dimond Boulevard). Tesoro (Hollywood Drive and Loop Road). (Anchorage Daily News)
Six New Express Tours Added to Holland America Line's 2009 Alaska Program Nov 4, 2008
All the Express Tours include a seven-day cruise between Seward (gateway to Anchorage) and Vancouver, British Columbia or reverse. Itineraries vary by ship but all include Inside Passage scenic cruising, a spectacular glacier viewing experience and port calls in Juneau, Ketchikan and either Haines or Skagway. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jeannette Lee Doshen Nov 4, 2008
Jeannette was born Feb. 7, 1944 in Seward to Eugene and Thelma Tommy Morris. She spent most of her childhood in Seward but also resided in Cooper Landing and Fairbanks for a short time ... In 1963 they welcomed their first child, Joe Paul Doshen III. She also survived the Good Friday Earthquake that took place in 1964 while still living in Seward. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Transportation bonds beg for attention Nov 3, 2008
1 million to create a Dowling Road connection between the Old Seward Highway and Minnesota Drive in Anchorage ... $20 million for safety improvements at Windy Corner on the Seward Highway, where motorists cause dangerous traffic jams by stopping to look at rock-climbing Dall sheep ... Anchorage: Dowling Road link between Old Seward Highway and Minnesota Drive, $22. (Anchorage Daily News)
Prison inmate Carlin beaten to death, troopers say Nov 1, 2008
Troopers were called to Spring Creek Correctional Center in Seward shortly after 11 p.m. Monday, Peters said ... Department of Corrections Commissioner Joe Schmidt traveled to the Seward prison Wednesday. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaska Newsreader: Palin's newfound fame may be nonprofit for now Nov 1, 2008
CUTTING LIBRARY HOURS OR SNOW BERM REMOVAL: The Seward City Council is facing that kind of decision as it reviews the results of an Efficiency Study while building a new city budget, reports. . (Anchorage Daily News)
Guy Cosentino: Four degrees of the president Oct 31, 2008
Win or lose, Palin should be invited to Auburn within the next year to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Alaskan statehood, that started on that track with another Auburn favorite son, William H. Seward. However next Tuesday works out, Auburn will have 4 degrees to the White House and should use that connection. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Carlin beaten to death, autopsy reveals Oct 31, 2008
Troopers also said they have identified several prisoners as suspects in the attack on Carlin, who died after "a disturbance" in Seward at the state's largest prison on Monday night ... Carlin, 51, was taken to the Seward hospital, where he was declared dead. (Anchorage Daily News)
CIC swimming championships begin at Bartlett Oct 31, 2008
92; 3) Ryan O'Leary, Seward, 22. 54; 4) Jeff Frey, Wasilla, 22. (Anchorage Daily News)
Stripper-mom's cohort dies in Seward prison Oct 30, 2008
Stripper-mom's cohort dies in Seward prison ... According to a letter he wrote from the Spring Creek Correctional Center in Seward, Carlin had been in protective custody this month because another prisoner or prisoners beat him up ... Carlin was taken to the Seward hospital, where he was pronounced dead. (Anchorage Daily News)
Gunman In Alaska Murder Plot Found Dead Oct 29, 2008
(CBS/AP) A spokesman for the Alaska Department of Corrections says John Carlin, the gunman in a notorious Alaska killing, has been found dead at the state prison in Seward. Corrections spokesman Richard Schmitz says Carlin was found dead under suspicious circumstances Monday night. (CBS News -- 48 Hours)
Linehan accomplice dead after 'foul play' Oct 29, 2008
Carlin was taken to the Providence Seward hospital, where he was pronounced dead ... In an Aug. 20 letter to a reporter, he wrote that he was excited about the transfer to the Seward prison because of its library. (Anchorage Daily News)
Gunman in 'Last Seduction' murder dies Oct 29, 2008
John Carlin, 51, was found dead Monday night at the Spring Creek Correctional Center, a maximum-security prison in Seward where he was serving a 99-year sentence. "Foul play is suspected," said Megan Peters, a spokeswoman for the Alaska State Troopers. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Inside Alaska business Oct 28, 2008
Their first location is in the Cozy Market convenience store at 6020 Old Seward Highway, at Dowling Road. The site is open 6 a.m. to midnight every day, they said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaska Day: Getting to know the 49th state and its governor Oct 25, 2008
I read your first paragraph and knew that you would be bashing Sarah Palin. Funny how you tell us to watch for SPIN even as you are SPINNING the facts yourself. (Brownwood Bulletin, TX)
Big bond prop Oct 25, 2008
The bond projects include $22 million to upgrade Dowling Road as an east-west connection, safety improvements to Windy Corner on the Seward Highway, and emergency bridge repairs, Meyer notes ... Dowling Road, Old Seward to Minnesota, $22 million ... Seward Highway, Windy Corner safety improvements, $20 million. (Anchorage Daily News)
Rail expansion chugs along Oct 24, 2008
The rail line could, the Borough believes, put Port MacKenzie in competition with Alaska ports such as Seward and Valdez. The portion funded through the grant accepted this week will be a 3-mile loop at the end of the line allowing railcars to run up to the dock. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Local events for gardeners Oct 23, 2008
The greenhouse is located on 81st Avenue, west off the Old Seward Highway, on the right, almost at the end behind the chain-link fence. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
Chamber puts Alaska House and Senate hopefuls in spotlight Oct 22, 2008
The only politician at the Chamber's forum without a foil Monday was Kevin Meyer, a four-term House veteran who's trying to move into a vacant seat in Senate District O -- part of the Hillside and South Anchorage along the Seward Highway. Meyer's opponent, Democrat Doug Van Etten, didn't attend. (Anchorage Daily News)
World's longest paddle Oct 20, 2008
Seward canoeists Cristan and Alex McLain make up one team, the Northern Current. Beyond simply being longer, the new race differs from the Yukon River Quest in several key ways. (Anchorage Daily News)
LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 19, 2008 Oct 20, 2008
Uncle Sam was the original purchaser of Alaska, which became the Alaska territory when it was purchased, at the urging of Secretary of State William Seward in 1867, for the bargain price of 7. 2 million federal dollars ( 185 million in today's U.S. currency). (North County Times)
ED SULLIVAN SHOW SALUTES ALASKA First Alaska Oil Shipped to U.S. Oct 19, 2008
14, 1958) The first shipment of Alaska-produced crude oil was scheduled to leave Seward today by tanker to a refinery in Richmond, Calif ... Oil from the first Swanson River well -- discovered in July of 1957 -- is being trucked to Seward and loaded on a Standard tanker, the F.S. Bryant, for the company's refinery ... Inc., is hauling the crude oil from Swanson River to Seward. (Anchorage Daily News)
A grand night at the opera -- on the big screen Oct 19, 2008
Barske will also be present at a First Friday event Nov. 7, 5 to 7 p.m. at Kinley's Restaurant, 3230 Seward Highway. Artwork by Cindy Pendleton and Elise Strauss will also be featured. (Anchorage Daily News)
Allen used Stevens' home, witness testifies Oct 16, 2008
That apparently happened in 2003, when Veco began paying his tuition and expenses to learn heavy diesel mechanics at the state vocational training center in Seward, she said. "He survived the first semester, but right after Christmas he got back into abusing drugs again and was kicked out of the program in January 2004," Covich said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Soldotna brings 28-game streak seeking third championship Oct 16, 2008
Anchorage Daily News. Get your sightings in while you can, the season's almost over. (Anchorage Daily News)
World's mega cities expand as millions quit the countryside Oct 13, 2008
storage custodian u-haul moving centers u-haul ct anchorage 4751 old seward hwy anchorage , ak. hours. (Yahoo News -- Population Issues)
Fisheries council robs Joe Sixpack in halibut vote Oct 12, 2008
For the small towns of Southeast Alaska, it is no different than for the larger Southcentral communities of Homer and Seward. "It's unbelievable the economic driver that (charter) thing is down in Southeast," Mitchell said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Small-town values aren't qualification for holding office Oct 8, 2008
I live in seward ak now, Sarah is great for the state and will be awesome for the country. Oboma will split the nation and take us on a rocket ride to (deleted). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Kenai Peninsula voters mindful of taxes Oct 7, 2008
City council races are under way in Homer, Soldotna, Kenai, Seward and Seldovia. Find Tom Kizzia online at or call him at 907-235-4244. (Anchorage Daily News)
Move over Katie Couric Oct 7, 2008
My grandfather help landscape the Seward Highway in the 50's. My uncle worked for Air Traffic Control, all my neices and nephews have gone or work at East High, West High or Barlett and they nor me have never seen " justmyopinion wrote on Oct 5, 2008 8:36 AM:" Not only is Palin incompetent and unprepared, she has become a liar as well. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Responses to debate, Stevens diverge Oct 6, 2008
These signs were lining the Seward Highway and Midtown streets. On Mr. Bird's campaign Web site, he declares that he "will obey the Constitution." I am wondering if he will simply obey the state right-of-way laws. (Anchorage Daily News)
Grace Christian sweeps in 1-2-3A state cross-country meet Oct 6, 2008
Witness the Grizzlies' victories Saturday at the Class 1-2-3A state meet at Palmer High: the Grace Christian boys captured a third straight team title, while the girls also won to end Seward's two-year reign ... That gave the Grizzlies a scant 25 points to easily beat second-place Seward (58) ... They flashed signs like "Kailey Wilson: A Class of Her Own" as she pulled ahead of Seward's Allison Barnwell to victory. (Anchorage Daily News)
Powerline Pass famous for viewing moose Oct 6, 2008
Take the Seward Highway south to O'Malley Road. Turn east onto O'Malley and follow it uphill to Hillside Drive. (Anchorage Daily News)
From Alaska, it's mighty hard to see Russia Oct 5, 2008
Bud Rice is just back from hunting ptarmigan on the Seward Peninsula along the Bering Strait north of Nome ... It is as close as you can get to Russia -- 37 miles -- short of visiting hard-to-reach Little Diomede Island across from Russian-owned Big Diomede Island in the middle of the Bering Strait off the tip of the Seward Peninsula ... Larry Daniels, the real estate manager for the Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, assures me, however, that you can see Russian from above Tin City on the Seward... (Anchorage Daily News)
Speedy Dunbar, Francis dominate cross-country fields Oct 5, 2008
And only two have finished with four championships: Kodiak's Kristy Klinnert (1983-1986) and Seward's Emily Ransom (1990-1993) ... 1) Grace Christian 25; 2) Seward 58; 3) Sitka 107; 4) Bethel 112; 5) Haines 114; 6) Nome Beltz 115; 7) Eielson 170; 8) ACS 235 ... 2; 2) Barnwell, Allison, Seward, 19:23. (Anchorage Daily News)
HOLIDAY BAZAARS -- Mat-Su / Kenai Oct 3, 2008
Seward's 26th Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair, 5-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Alaska Railroad Seward Cruise Ship Terminal, Port Avenue. This fair coincides with Alaska Railroad's Holiday Train to Seward and features more than 100 vendors selling a variety of arts and crafts plus unique gifts, raffles and more. (Anchorage Daily News)
HOLIDAY BAZAARS Oct 3, 2008
Happenin' Holiday Open House, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Gallo's Mexican Restaurant, 8615 Old Seward Highway ... Alaska Oriental Mission Church Bazaar and garage sale, 10:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday, Alaska Oriental Mission Church, 6119 Old Seward Highway ... Fall Open House, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Stamp Attic, 9191 Old Seward Highway, Suite 13. (Anchorage Daily News)
Discovery Channel World Premiere Series Gives Viewers an Inside Look at One of the Toughest Races on Earth Sep 21, 2008
It was originally used as a mail and supply route from the coastal towns of Seward and Knik to the interior mining camps and eventually all he way to Nome. Mail and supplies went in and gold came out -- all by dog sleds. (PR Newswire)
Plucking at heartstrings Sep 21, 2008
Tickets cost $15-$25 at Celtic Treasures, 4240 Old Seward Highway; Suzi's Woollies, 420 G St.; or by calling 245-7311. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
Tributes planned for late artist Fran Reed Sep 21, 2008
An eagle will be released in Fran Reed's name at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Bird Treatment and Learning Center property at 15500 Old Seward Highway. Take the Seward Highway south to Rabbit Creek Road, then head left over the bridge to the Old Seward Highway on the right. (Anchorage Daily News)
Power goes out when truck hits pole Sep 20, 2008
The vehicle struck the pole in the area of the Old Seward Highway and Dennis Way just after 3 p.m., then fled the area before officials arrived on scene, said Chugach spokeswoman Patti Bogan ... However, 324 customers in the Old Seward, Goldenview, Rabbit Creek and DeArmoun areas suffered blackouts that lasted until about 9:30 p.m., she said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Burgerzilla! Sep 18, 2008
Jere Fibranz holds a 3-pound hamburger from the Sunshine Express food coach on Old Seward Highway near 56th Avenue ... Sunshine Express is a sparkling, tricked-out kitchen on wheels currently parked at Old Seward Highway and 56th Avenue, between Dowling and International Airport roads. (Anchorage Daily News)
Maureen Dowd: Bering Straight talk Sep 15, 2008
The proximity of the country from which William Seward bartered to buy Alaska for $7 million - Seward's icebox - is so illuminating that I suddenly realize that we would commit a grave error by overestimating Russia's economic strength. After all, it represents only 2. (International Herald Tribune)
Outdoors hot line Sep 14, 2008
2 of Seward Highway, just past Chugach State Park headquarters ... WHERE: BP Energy Center, 1014 Energy Court, off Seward Highway. (Anchorage Daily News)
Second jury lets drunken driver face shorter time behind bars Sep 14, 2008
Allred suffered a back injury when Ellison's car plowed into Allred's taxi at the Palmer-Wasilla Highway intersection with the Seward Meridian Parkway. At the time, state troopers reported that Ellison's station wagon ran a red light and T-boned Allred's cab. (Anchorage Daily News)
Trails with a view Sep 14, 2008
Picnic area pullouts with interpretive signs along the paved trail offer a respite, and before long you're well above the sounds of the Seward Highway ... Getting there: Head south on Seward Highway to Bird Point parking lot at Mile 96 ... Turn-of-the-20th-century miners paved the way on this trail originally built for pack horses and dog teams moving from Iditarod to Seward. (Anchorage Daily News)
