Thousands are expected to attend the Alaska governor’s annual Fairbanks picnic, where Gov. Palin will officially step down and transfer power to Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell.

Former vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is slated to appear at a Republican gala in suburban Los Angeles next month as she moves to broaden her national influence after stepping down as Alaska governor.

Supporters of Planned Parenthood hold signs and wave to cars Friday on the corner ofHospital Dr. and Glacier Highway.

JUNEAU – Not only are eight coaches at Thunder Mountain High School trying to build a first-year football program in the shadow of a traditional state power, they’re also working to prove that Juneau is big enough for two teams.

ANCHORAGE – Gun rights enthusiasts welcomed Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as she made an appearance Friday on a radio talk show, whose callers included rock n’ roller turned avid hunter Ted Nugent.

Less than a month before hosting a basketball camp in his hometown of Juneau, Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer could be on the move to Chicago in a three-team deal headlined by himself and Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich.

Juneau police and fire officials and state police reported:

Today, July 12

JUNEAU – Gov. Sarah Palin has appointed Robyn L. Holloway of Juneau to a position on the Alaska State Council on the Arts.