Topic: Juneau

Sarah Palin emails: Treasure trove or waste of paper?

So far, there are no bombshells in the thousands of Sarah Palin emails released this week. But they reveal a fuller, more nuanced picture of one of the most powerful and controversial women in US politics today.

Sarah Palin e-mails: first impressions

Piper's skates, Willow's friends, and the Matanuska Maid Dairy are topics included in Sarah Palin's just-released e-mails from her time as Alaska governor. News nuggets? Not so many, so far.

Sarah Palin bus tour: Todd Palin's perspective on 2012 election

Sarah Palin's husband, Todd (aka 'First Dude') tells reporters covering the Palin family bus tour that it's Sarah's decision to run or not in 2012.

Around the US, rallies lend moral support to Wisconsin public workers

Public employees protesting Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to weaken collective bargaining in Wisconsin have been joined by steelworkers, teamsters, nurses, airline pilots, and other private sector workers. In state capitals around the country, supporters rallied as well.

Where polar bears might go if climate change doesn't slow

If climate change leads to ice collecting in one general area in the Arctic Ocean, it might be enough to provide a last 'refuge' for many Arctic inhabitants, including polar bears.

Lisa Murkowski concedes to Joe Miller in Alaska. The power of Palin?

Lisa Murkowski, the incumbent Republican senator, conceded the race in Alaska to Joe Miller, a Tea Party candidate backed by Sarah Palin.

Alaska governor's race: Candidates create distance from Sarah Palin

Voters are sizing up the field in the Alaska governor's race. Do they want a break from Sarah Palin's policies, or just her polarizing style?

The $2,000 breakfast

Laid off and concerned about the mortgage, she transforms her house into a B&B.

Sarah Palin and Fox News: a match made in heaven

Sarah Palin’s new role as a Fox News contributor is the perfect platform for the celebrity politician.

In observance of Labor Day: a progress report on jobs

The picture is slowly improving. But how well you're doing depends on your profession, where you live, and how old you are.

In Alaska, farmers' markets sprout 'like weeds'

In the past two summers, the number of farmers' markets in Alaska has grown from 16 to 27.

Job hunting? This week's most intriguing openings.

Alaska's tab for ethics complaints about Palin: $1.9 million

It's a tiny fraction of the state's operating budget, but Palin supporters insist the cost weighed heavily on the soon-to-be-ex-governor.

In Alaska, many pine for the old Palin

The governor is a hot ticket in the Lower 48, but her in-state approval is sagging.

Alaskan lake’s fate could echo across continent

US Supreme Court will decide if Lower Slate should be disposal site for mine wastes.

Sarah Palin to deliver huge speech -- except she doesn't know about it

USA

Sarah Palin's shoes sell for $2,000 on eBay

Palin's church heavily damaged in fire - arson suspected

How Alaska keeps its seas from being overfished

Sound science and a 'catch share' system are key.

Palin pushes McCain staff aside as blame game begins

Sarah Palin: Is she ready to lead?

What the Alaska media is saying about Sarah Palin