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GVEA ballots are in the mail; will you participate?
May 14, 2008
Interest in our local electric cooperative should be high these days. The annual meeting boasted record turnout, and there was even a little shouting during the public testimony portion of the evening.
2 commentsEnergy points
Fuel prices remain a hot topic for Alaska’s politicians
Published May 12, 2008
9 commentsReserving judgment
Proof will be in plans for Ruth Burnett Hatchery
Published May 11, 2008
9 commentsCommunity Perspectives
Grocery policy shortchanges Fairbanks-area hungry
Published May 13, 2008
“I don’t know where my next meal is coming from.” Turn on the radio and TV news programs and hear that statement over and over. Money is tight these days, there is no job security and there are many job layoffs. The prices of everything — including food and fuel — are soaring.
19 commentsPower plant can help clear the air
Published May 12, 2008
From time to time, I see photos in the paper showing downtown Fairbanks, usually with articles regarding downtown air quality.
14 commentsTake note of graffiti ‘blooming’ in your neighborhood
Published May 11, 2008
Have you noticed that more and more stylized scrawling is blossoming on traffic signs and bridge foundations around Fairbanks? I thought that this was just another sign of global warming, but it has more to do with testosterone than CO2, and we actually can do something to control it.
7 commentsAll Alaskans need immediate energy cost equalization
Published May 11, 2008
Like a man dying of thirst in the middle of the ocean, Alaskans are adrift in a sea of state cash while our residents drown in a tidal wave of unjustified costs for heating oil and electricity for homes and businesses.
11 commentsAlaska’s optimistic political future
Published May 10, 2008
Sometimes it’s hard to feel optimistic about Alaska. A former mayor of Fairbanks, convicted of pocketing taxpayer dollars intended for charity, is heading for federal prison.
1 commentLetters to the Editor
Covering Hutch
Published May 14, 2008
It was with great expectation that we opened our paper May 6. Our son’s school soccer team should be in ...
14 commentsWatch for bikes
Published May 14, 2008
I’d just like to give a heads-up to all the motorists in town to please be aware of cyclists crossing ...
49 commentsMaximum benefit
Published May 14, 2008
I would like to ask our Interior representatives and Borough Assembly to pursue legal means in declaring the current royalty ...
12 commentsPeace and harmony?
Published May 14, 2008
After thinking about this for a while, I just wanted to comment on racism issues that have been on the ...
3 commentsYoung riders
Published May 13, 2008
The other day I was driving down the road and had a situation that I think needs to be brought ...
24 commentsParking no-no
Published May 13, 2008
Beware! If you park against the wall that faces ACS (furthest away from the post office) and go into the ...
36 commentsBike accident
Published May 12, 2008
On the morning of May 6, I rode my bike to West Valley High School so I didn’t miss my ...
72 commentsEndorsing Abegg
Published May 12, 2008
For the last 30 years, when I see the name Frank Abegg my next thought has always been “electric.”
