Death With Dignity: Robert Good’s story
Editor’s Note: Robert Good of Rockport knew he was dying of terminal cancer, and he made the decision to get a prescription for a lethal dose of pills. He kept those pills on a shelf as… Read more on Skagit Valley Herald
I was ‘gate raped’ by my government
We’re Alaskans. We fly. I don’t like it, but with 80 percent of our communities off the road system, flying is a necessary part of our lives. Read more on Anchorage Daily News
Swinomish get early start on Earth Day
SWINOMISH RESERVATION — Volunteers got an early jump on Earth Day on Saturday, pitching in on several cleanup projects at the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. As activities were under… Read more on Skagit Valley Herald
Question by Alex: Can i travel from Alaska to Russsia on ferry?
Hey i am planing on going travel to Alaska and Russia and would like to know is there any Ferrys going to Russia from Alaska.. Do any one knows. Thanks 🙂
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Answer by ladystang nope
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Trudy’s 50th birthday cruise to Alaska onboard the Radiance of the Seas. Highlights include: Anchorage to Seward via Alaska Railroad for embarkation. alaskarailroad.com Cruising Hubbard Glacier en.wikipedia.org Juneau – Shrine of St. Therese www.shrineofsainttherese.org Mendenhall Glacier www.fs.fed.us Skagway – Chilkoot Charters Yukon Rail & Coach www.chilkootcharters.com Icy Straight Point – Whale watching with FISHES www.visithoonah.com Ketchikan – Ziplining with Alaska Canopy Adventures www.alaskacanopy.com Vancouver for disembarkation Music – “Come Sail Away” by Styx Video Rating: 4 / 5
Ketchikan – Juneau – Skagway – Glacier bay – College Fjord – Anchorage – Midnight Sun Express – Fairbanks – Prudhoe Bay – Denali National Park – Mt.McKinley – Columbia GlacierThe Great Land – Alaska!The name brings to mind a thousand images: majestic mountains, rivers of ice, endless tundra, vastness, spaciousness, freedom. All of these images are true. But for today’s traveler it also means luxury. Amid some of the most rugged scenery of the world, luxurious cruise ships and elegant trains carry travelers north to the top of the world to view the extraordinary sights of the “Last Frontier.”In THE GREAT ALASKA CRUISE, Doug Jones takes the viewer through the Inside Passage and across the Gulf of Alaska on the fabled Island Princess of Love Boat fame. Join 600 passengers fro a trip from Vancouver to Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway. Experience the thrill of a helicopter trip to the Juneau icefields, ride on the White Pass and Yukon Railroad, see a salmon cannery in operation, sail through breathtaking Glacier Bay and College Fjord and experience all the magic that has beckoned travelers to Alaska for over 100 years.Visit Anchorage, the Matanuska Valley, stop by the Alaska State Fair, take the Midnight Sun Express to Fairbanks, ride the “Discovery” sternwheeler paddleboat, pan for gold at the Little Eldorado Mine, and visit the Seismology lab of the University of Alaska.Then further north on the gravel Dalton Highway, past the pipeline, to Coldfoot, the northernmost truck stop … Video Rating: 0 / 5
Boxing Brothers Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund, Inspiration of the Movie “The Fighter”
Boxing superstars Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund, whose story recently hit the big screen, were in the studio as guests on Alaska Sports NOW! These guys were great! Read more on Alaska Superstation
The American Legion ‘s national commander’s eyes on key veteran’s bill
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The American Legion National Commander Jimmie Foster will be paying close attention today to make sure President Barack Obama keeps his promise. Read more on The Saratogian
Petervary’s No Idle Tour has lofty, green goals
Jay Petervary remembers the first time he encountered Willie Neal. It was several years ago at one of the many Nordic ski races in the valley. “He was always someone who came up to me and asked me about my latest travels,” Petervary said. “No other kid did that. Read more on Jackson Hole News & Guide
Our First Cruise to Alaska that will be in 3 Parts. The first being our Departure and an amazing trip to Juneau Alaska. The second video will be to Magical Skagway AK and then the final video will be to Alaska’s First City, Ketchikan AK! Join us won’t you 🙂 Video Rating: 4 / 5
So incredibly beautiful, you’ll think you stepped into a painting. This is Alaska as seen from the panoramic perspective of your dazzling Princess cruise ship. Monumental glaciers are natures draw and Alaskas waterways reveal more of these thrilling Ice Age giants than anywhere else on earth. Alaskas Inside Passage is one of the most scenic sea-lanes in the world, home to bald eagles, whales, sea lions, otters, brown bears, mountain goats and flocks of seabirds. Plus youll visit a variety of flavorful ports of call full of rich history and native culture. www.princess.com Video Rating: 5 / 5
Local military families fear federal government shutdown
Some effects of a partial federal government shutdown: • The IRS will stop sending out refunds to those who file their returns by mail. The agency’s walk-in centers will close. The deadline for filing taxes remains April 18. Read more on The Journal News
Opinion: Higher ferry tolls put an unfair burden on island residents
Applying a tough user-pay approach to residents of Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, the North Coast and Haida Gwaii while heavily subsidizing transportation for the mainland actively discriminates against some British Columbians based on where they live. Read more on Vancouver Sun
Opinion: Canada has more to offer the world than oil
Are we the kind of people who will force the risk of catastrophe on dozens of unwilling communities? Are we the kind of people who want to gamble our salmon rivers, our coast and all that they provide? Read more on Vancouver Sun
Flag braces for possible shutdown
If no budget deal is reached in Washington before midnight tonight, many of the 180 workers at Flagstaff’s United States Geological Survey campus will be prohibited from checking e-mail, and using work phones or computer or vehicles. Read more on Arizona Daily Sun
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Alaska politics and political hijinks Read more on Anchorage Daily News
Glow Putt Alaska set to reopen May 2 in Sadler’s building
Mike Shultz and Darwin Thompson plan to reopen Glow Putt Alaska in the Sadler’s building downtown on May 2. Shultz and Thompson were the original owners of the business and have now taken it ba… Read more on Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
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