State's firing of Monegan has many questioning direction of public safety
; This week we learned melanoma cases, which is skin cancer's most aggressive form, have significantly risen. Federal cancer researchers looked at thousands of skin cancer cases from the last three decades. ; CancerConnection; Governor Sarah Palin with a Cancer Check 11; CancerConnection; More fallout from the FBI corruption probe; Feds charge Alaska state Senator John Cowdery on two counts; Anchorage police say they have seen an increase in the amount of counterfeit money being used throughout the city. Counterfeiting has been on the rise across the nation as those who make the fake bills are putting the scam on us Alaskans.; Bear Paw Festival 2008; It's been rumored as a possibility if gas prices continue to soar...and now it has happened.
Someone is stealing people's gas.
And as gas prices continue to drain our bank account, gas-related crimes continue to drain our tanks. ; Back in 1974, Congress set a national 55-mile per hour speed limit. Studies show, the lower speed limit saved the country two percent on gas use and cut down traffic deaths by 4,000 a year. Now a Virginia senator wants to bring that speed limit.; Alaska laws mandate that crimes related to small quantities of marijuana are not a state priority to prosecute. That makes the job of drug enforcement a challenging one for law enforcement.
"Federally, all types of marijuana is illegal," said Harvey; The pain at the pump is forcing people to look at different ways to get around town. As residents look to public transportation for answers, there is some mystery of deciphering the bus schedule.
I was born and raised here in Anchorage and have ridd; With the recent bear sightings and mauling that have happened right here in our own backyard, many residents are worried about their own safety.
Following last week's bear attack, bear spray is one of the most sought after items in town.
; Rising food and fuel prices can be especially hard this time of year for the most vulnerable among us our children. But it's also taking a toll on the organizations that support them. ; Fatal crash near the Anchorage Jail; State officials explain why they did not make information public until CBS 11 News asked if wastewater-dumping incident occurred; A government program used more than 50 years ago is now causing big problems throughout our state. Polychlorinated biphenyls or PCB contamination is being found in communities at alarming rates.; Click photo to enlarge«1234»First, there was AGIA. Then came the short-term energy rebate plan. Now Gov. Palin says she has another solution an intermediate plan to offset the state's energy crisis: an in-state gasline separate from AGIA. ; Rising fuel prices are taking a toll on RV sales and rentals across the nation, as businesses have seen their profits shrink. But here in Alaska, sales and rentals are up, as Alaskans and consumers from all over the world continue to travel the Last ; Despite a sluggish economy and rising gas prices, it seems people are not stopping from celebrating the Fourth of July. And according to firework businesses, the flow of customers eager to celebrate this patriotic holiday only continues to grow. ; Click photo to enlarge«12»Senate candidate Mark Begich introduced a five-point plan to protect Alaskans' civil liberties.
Flanked by supporters at Rabbit Creek Rifle Range, Begich vowed to uphold the second amendment. The NRA member says responsible; Begich; In what has become an annual Fourth of July, the mighty Mt. Marathon race with its perilous peaks and treacherous terrain, draws runners from across the world.
It is a footrace that climbs a mile and a half up, and a mile and a half down a mountain ; 4th of July Celebrations in Anchorage, Alaska; As Alaska goes green in efforts to become more environmentally friendly, it seems that an old resource is causing some potential problems. ; You've probably seen the public service announcements warning you about drowning deaths in Alaska. It's only been 10 years since the state started airing them, but they're making a difference. According to the Office of Boating Safety, drowning death; Every year the Anchorage Animal Shelter takes in thousands of cats. Unfortunately, almost half of them are put to sleep. CBS 11 News looks at a program that is trying to break the cycle of unwanted pets. ; BTC; Large brush fire in Anchorage, Alaska ; fire; 911 Tapes released for Bicentennial Park bear mauling ; bear; Get out and paraglide in Girdwood, Alaska; GetOut;
