Archive of: In the News

No Meat, No Problem

This monthly column explores the vegetarian and vegan opportunities in Eagle River and Anchorage area restaurants. It also looks at other healthy options available in area restaurants like whole grains and low fat.

RUTH de GRAAFF

APD offers tips for safe winter driving

With snow and ice here to stay for the next six months, it’s a good time to review safe driving tips. And the Anchorage Police Department has plenty of knowledge to share.

Star staff report

Nine to compete for pageant crowns

It’s pageant time. The 2013 Miss Chugiak-Eagle River Pageant will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 at Mirror Lake Middle School. This year’s event features nine local contestants, who will compete for the title of Miss Chugiak-Eagle River and Miss Chugiak-Eagle River Outstanding Teen.

Star staff report

Thrift store blues

It ain’t easy being thrifty. Rising rent, decreased donations and expanding competition are forcing the Salvation Army to close its Eagle River thrift store Nov. 21.

Spartans welcomed home

Army Sgt. Thomas Floyd was deployed in Afghanistan for most of the first year of his daughter’s life, so he’s been playing a lot of catch up since returning to Alaska last month.

MATT TUNSETH

Bringing laughter to the stage

The musical “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” is outrageous, chaotic, but above all else — hilarious.

MIKE NESPER

Colts collect cache of cans

Chugiak-Eagle River’s shelves have been restocked — and it’s all thanks to Gruening Middle School.

MIKE NESPER

Lions celebrate 50 years of service

Who are the Eagle River Lions?

SHIRLEY LITTLETON

Ossiander hopes to pass Title 21 by the end of 2012

Anchorage Assemblywoman Debbie Ossiander has five months left in her term. And she’s dedicated to have the Municipal land use code rewrite passed by then.

MIKE NESPER

Bonanza of bazaars

Need something to do this weekend? Forget Anchorage. Chugiak-Eagle River is the place to be.

MIKE NESPER