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4th of July Celebrations Around AlaskaWith the weather set to be warm and sunny, it promises to be a great weekend to get out and enjoy the fourth of July. Here are some of the events and activities going on this weekend around the state: Read more » More State NewsTeen Dies While Hiking in SoutheastA teenager reported missing on Mount McGinnis has been found dead. Megan Peters, spokeswoman for the Alaska State Troopers, says the body of the 16-year-old boy was discovered late Wednesday, but retrieval efforts were put off until Thursday because of poor weather on the 4,228-foot mountain. Read more » Ethics Complaints Tab Near $296,000The state of Alaska has spent almost $300,000 investigating ethics complaints against Gov. Sarah Palin or her staff. The $296,042 tab reflects 13 cases resolved by the Alaska Personnel Board with no findings of wrongdoing, although one complaint led to Palin's agreement to reimburse the state about $8,100 for costs associated with trips taken with her children. The amount was the result of a public records request made by the Juneau Empire. Read more » More Villages to Get Flood AidAdditional villages have been added to the list of flood-damaged communities receiving aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Gov. Sarah Palin's office says FEMA has approved the state's request for more communities to receive disaster relief funds because of this year's severe spring flooding. Read more » State News Headlines
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