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The state Department of Transportation announced Thursday that a portion of the Taylor Highway is again closed. Officials closed the highway at Milepost 67 due to heavy rain and water crossing the road. Convoys on the highway are also canceled until further notice. In addition, a stretch of the highway north of Chicken will be closed for construction. The closure dates are Aug. 21-23, as well as Aug. 27-28. Parts of the highway were washed out or damaged by heavy rains earlier this summer.

The state Department of Transportation has lifted size restrictions on vehicles traveling in convoys on the Taylor Highway. Much of the road between Chicken and Eagle has been closed for the past month due to heavy flooding. However, officials announced Friday that road conditions will accommodate all vehicles, including RVs, buses and trailers. Pilot cars are leading people from Chicken to the junction of the Top of the World Highway at Milepost 95. The convoys begin at 8 a.m. and noon each day, with return trips at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Taylor Highway is now also open to Milepost 105 to allow hunting in the area.

The state Department of Transportation says more convoys are planned for parts of the washed-out Taylor Highway. Much of the road between Chicken and Eagle has been closed for the past month after heavy flooding caused more than $6 million in damage to the roadway, forcing Gov. Sean Parnell to declare the area a disaster. Beginning Friday, pilot cars will begin leading people from Chicken to the junction of the Top of the World Highway at Milepost 95, which leads to Dawson City in Canada.

by Channel 2 News staff Tuesday, July 20, 2010 ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- The Taylor Highway remains closed in some areas after heavy rainfall wiped it out. Monday, the Department of Transportation told Channel 2 that the highway was open to Eagle, but Tuesday clarified the situation. DOT says the highway is open from Chicken to the Canadian border, but drivers still cannot make it to Eagle. The department has a damage assessment team traveling to Eagle. It says it could be weeks until the road is repaired and reopened.

(serves 4) Ingredients : 2 pounds diced chicken meat 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon red curry paste 2 cups large, peeled potatoes, diced 1 19-ounce can coconut milk 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 8 lime leaves 1 tablespoon Thai basil oil* 1 tablespoon red chili oil* chopped Thai basil (for garnish) *prepare in advance (see recipes below) Procedure : 1. Heat oil in heavy skillet, add curry paste and chicken, cook over medium heat until paste is well dissolved 2. Add lime leaf, coconut milk and potatoes.

(serves four) Ingredients •8 chicken thighs •Sea salt to taste •Freshly cracked black pepper to taste •Flour •3 Tbsp. olive oil •1 yellow onion, diced •1 shallot, minced •6 garlic cloves, minced •1 anchovy fillet, minced •1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper •1 Cup Sherry •1 Cup chicken stock •2 Cups canned diced tomato •2-1/2 Tbsp. tomato paste •1-1/2 Tbsp. fresh thyme •1 tsp. fresh oregano •1 Bay leaf •1 tsp. Herbes de Provence •1-1/2 tsp. lemon zest •1/2 Cup French olives •1 Tbsp.

by Chef Al Levinsohn Wednesday, March 3, 2010 Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 cup diced white or yellow onion (about 1/2 of a medium-size onion), divided 3/4 cup peeled and sliced carrots (about 3 medium-size carrots), divided 1/2 cup diced celery (about 1 large rib), divided 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional as needed for final seasoning 1 bay leaf, preferably Turksh 4 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme 1 skin-on chicken breast with ribs, about 12 to 14 ounces in size 1 bone-in, skin-on chicken thigh (about 6 ounces)

by Jason Lamb Tuesday, February 23, 2010 ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- While most restaurant owners in Anchorage do a fine job running their establishments, city reports show a few in town have fallen short when it comes to the health and safety of the food you eat. From filthy food surfaces to rodent droppings all over the kitchen, the horror stories can be pretty disgusting. For a break during lunch you might try the Sushi Ya Japanese restaurant on Dimond. Its easily-accessible location attracts dozens of diners every day. But the city's health inspections database shows the restaurant received several critical violations back in September.

Herb goat cheese Ingredients: 22 ounces goat cheese 2 tablespoons minced chives 1 tablespoon fresh thyme 1 tablespoon chopped parsley Wild mushroom vinaigrette base Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup minced shallots 2 teaspoons chopped parsley 2 teaspoons fresh thyme 1 tablespoon truffle oil 1/2 cup salad oil 3/4 cup...