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Wetter-than-usual April keeps Interior fire activity low
Published May 9, 2008
A wet April has kept fire activity at a minimum so far in the Interior.
Young backtracks on pitch to raise federal gas tax
Published May 9, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Don Young says he has no intention of introducing legislation that would increase the amount of federal tax drivers pay at the pump, despite his comments earlier in the week that raising the gasoline tax would curb demand.
Borough declares an energy emergency
Published May 9, 2008
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly on Thursday declared skyrocketing energy costs a public emergency and prepared to put state aid, aimed at boosting energy efficiency in homes, on the fast track.
Three North Pole Christian graduates explore the world after high school
Published May 9, 2008
A trio of well-traveled North Pole Christian School graduates paused Thursday night for graduation ceremonies before embarking on more life-changing activities ahead.
Man gets 20 months for trying to wrestle gun from trooper
Published May 9, 2008
A man accused of trying to wrestle a gun away from an Alaska State Trooper was sentenced to 20 months in jail Thursday.
Looking back in Fairbanks — May 9
Published May 9, 2008
Fairbanks police said an 18-month-old child was left unattended in a locked child care center Thursday evening, requiring firefighters to force their way inside.
Teachers union, school district suspend contract talks
Published May 8, 2008
The school district and teachers union have suspended talks for the summer after failing to reach an agreement during a three-day period of mediation.
Two state senators call for review of Department of Corrections
Published May 8, 2008
JUNEAU -- Two Anchorage lawmakers say the Legislature needs to audit the state's Department of Corrections.
Alaska commissioner of health and social services resigns
Published May 8, 2008
JUNEAU — The head of the Department of Health and Social Services has resigned.
Facing prison, Kohring blames government but says his conscience is clear
Published May 8, 2008
ANCHORAGE -- Facing a prison sentence of 3 1/2 years, a former Alaska lawmaker said he's broke and has lost respect for the U.S. government, but that his conscience is clear.
Alaska, seven other states rebuff plan to put Italian nuclear waste in Utah
Published May 8, 2008
BOISE, Idaho — Eight Western states Thursday rejected a company’s plan to ship tons of radioactive Italian waste to Utah by declaring that rules don’t allow for foreign loads.
Anchorage port workers start national security enrollment
Published May 8, 2008
ANCHORAGE — The Homeland Security department says maritime workers at the Port of Anchorage have started signing up for an ID program geared toward tightening up security there.
Man gets 10 years in prison for sexual abuse of toddler
Published May 8, 2008
ANCHORAGE -- Alaska State Troopers say a Shungnak man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and 15 years probation for sexually abusing a toddler.
Fire destroys home in North Pole
Published May 8, 2008
A North Pole home was destroyed by fire Tuesday morning.
Still only one winner in Nenana Ice Classic
Published May 8, 2008
It’s taking almost as long to figure out who won the Nenana Ice Classic as it did for the Tanana River ice to go out.