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Arizona Diamondbacks" rotation makes an abrupt turnaround following ugly stretch
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (614+ words) PHOENIX " The walks were piling up, homers flying out of the ballpark, runs racing across the plate. Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo had seen enough. A manager who prefers one-on-one meetings with his players called Arizona's entire starting rotation into…...
Here's what to know about hantavirus, the illness linked to a cruise ship outbreak
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (913+ words) ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. " An outbreak aboard a cruise ship of a rare rodent-borne illness called hantavirus has left three passengers dead and sickened others, but global health officials say the risk to the general public remains low because the germ does not…...
The Rewind: Dimond boys soccer knocks off West, UAA men's basketball announces 1st new recruit
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1200+ words) Welcome back to The Rewind, a weekly digest that puts a spotlight on the biggest stories and best performances from Alaska's world of sports. The Dimond boys soccer team had yet to lose a game heading into Saturday's showdown with…...
Letter: Election reform package needs the governor's signature
2+ week, 3+ day ago (167+ words) Anchorage Daily News Letter: Election reform package needs the governor's signature I write in favor of Senate Bill 64, a comprehensive package of election reforms that has passed both houses of the Legislature with bipartisan support. This legislation would create an…...
Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (1276+ words) ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. " There are faster ways to get from Chicago to Los Angeles, but none have the allure or cultural cachet of Route 66. To John Steinbeck, it was the Mother Road that led poor farmers from Dust Bowl desperation to sunny…...
The Rewind: Anchorage Wolverines stumble into playoffs, Dimond girls soccer gets off to strong start
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (1534+ words) Welcome back to The Rewind, a weekly digest that puts a spotlight on the biggest stories and best performances from Alaska's world of sports. "It's a young team but they are adapting to the culture and system of play," Dimond…...
Savannah Guthrie in NBC News interview appeals for help finding her missing mother
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (340+ words) A tearful Savannah Guthrie, in her first interview since her 84-year-old mother was apparently abducted from her Arizona home, said that "someone needs to do the right thing" and come forward with information to help the investigation. "We are in…...
Alaska Legislature sends sweeping election reform bill to governor's desk
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (561+ words) The Senate on Wednesday passed a sweeping elections bill, sending it to the desk of Gov. Mike Dunleavy. The measure is the result of years of negotiations between lawmakers and includes priorities of both Democrats and Republicans. If it becomes…...
Officers called to burglary find fatally wounded man inside home, Anchorage police say
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (166+ words) Anchorage police said they launched a homicide investigation after officers responding to a reported burglary Monday evening found a fatally injured man inside a Mountain View home. Police were called to the 300 block of North Flower Street at about 6: 45 p. m. for…...
Here's what bonds to expect on Anchorage's upcoming municipal election ballot
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1407+ words) Anchorage voters will consider a series of ballot proposals including more than $155 million in bonds and tax levy propositions. In April, Anchorage voters will consider municipal bond proposals for capital projects and a special one-time education tax levy. Residents will…...