Okay, am I the only one completely dumbfounded by the fact that Lisa Murkowski lost the Republican primary? Are we really that stupid, to vote for a guy who believes pushing the federal government out of a state where the MAJORITY of the workforce is employed by the federal government will actually create jobs for Alaskans?

ADN.com: Airplane with 4 aboard missing in SW Alaska; plane carrying 3 Katmai Park Rangers

http://www.adn.com/...board-missing.html (www.adn.com)

Bill Edwards is a Park Ranger in Katmai for the summer. I hope you're okay out there, Bill.

One of the ballot measures on the Tuesday, August 24 primary is an initiative to increase the size of the State Legislature. It would add 4 state representatives and 2 state senators. It is very important that this ballot measure is passed. One of our state senators already has a district larger than the state of Texas, and it goes from Metlakatla all the way to Crooked Creek. Increasing the legislature makes that district smaller, (among other things), ensuring better representation for all Alaskans. Please help me pass this ballot initiative.

Airplane crash in Bristol Bay, Alaska; Senator Stevens believed among fatalities.