"I know that the President and the First Lady enjoy milkshakes, and it would be my honor to treat them as we discuss the innovative technologies that will allow us to put a 'straw' into North America's largest oil field from outside ANWR" -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski

Do warmer, happier people spend more money than shivering, vitamin D starved people? State economists weren't available to weigh in. They and other state workers were off enjoying a sunny Seward's Day, paid for by oil tax royalties.

Brightening the dark Alaska winter, one story of kindness at a time.

One can't fault Sarah Palin's fans for lack of tenacity or persistence. Now comes a "reconsider project" aimed at bringing Alaska's former governor into the 2012 race despite her announcement to the contrary.