Alaska lawmakers may be forced into a special session if they want to override Gov. Sarah Palin’s veto of federal energy conservation money.

A woman fell from the eighth floor deck of the State Office Building downtown at about 1:40 p.m. today in an apparent suicide attempt.

ART, EVENTS & PERFORMANCES

It is hot and sunny, and a fabulous time to be playing softball while surrounded by the glacier and the snow fields — where else but Juneau? Last week was pretty quiet and that was probably good, as many players were still recovering from the Rainball tournament.

New picture books for babies through early elementary school arrive regularly at the public libraries. Here are a few of my recent favorites.

ANCHORAGE – An environmental group said Wednesday that it plans to sue the federal government to stop approving pesticides that end up in food eaten by polar bears.

BOSTON – You’ve heard of Alaska King Crab and Maine Lobster. Why not Massachusetts Mackerel or maybe Cape Cod Cod?

Confirming Gov. Sarah Palin’s choice to become the new lieutenant governor may require a special legislative session, and that may give legislators unhappy with Palin’s veto of $28.6 million federal stimulus money an opportunity to override it as well.

Award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns, with his new documentary on America’s national parks, has touched the hearts of Alaska’s conservationists and the tourism industry, both with their own personal passions for seeing these parks thrive for generations to come.

ANCHORAGE – Gov. Sarah Palin spent another day on the move in far-flung locations Wednesday at a time when many Alaskans remain mystified over her decision to step down and not finish her term.