News-Miner Editorials
Powerful votes
GVEA ballots are in the mail; will you participate?
Published 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.
Get fire smart
The time is now to guard against wildland blazes
Published May 13, 2008
The wind was blowing pretty good on Monday, with gusts of about 30 mph or so in some areas around Fairbanks. Even stronger gusts were reported farther out in the Interior.
Energy points
Fuel prices remain a hot topic for Alaska’s politicians
Published May 12, 2008
Energy prices have had the rapt attention of Alaska leaders in and out of the state in recent days. Here’s our take on some of the news:
Reserving judgment
Proof will be in plans for Ruth Burnett Hatchery
Published May 11, 2008
News last week of bids that came in well over the $26 million estimate for construction of the Ruth Burnett Fish Hatchery in Fairbanks have many of us wondering and worrying about the potential for another state construction boondoggle.
Veterans remembered
Stryker Brigade memorial should have community support
Published May 10, 2008
The initial deployment of the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team from Fort Wainwright in August 2005 seemed surreal at times.
Time to clean up
Saturday is the day for those yellow trash bags to fill up
Published May 9, 2008
The geese have arrived.
The snow has left.
A worthy effort
Woman earned consideration for reward
Published May 8, 2008
The story gets better and better.
Does it take a crisis?
Example set by Juneau residents is more than notable
Published May 7, 2008
Ask yourself, have you really done all you can to cut your usage of gas and electricity?
The wheel deal
Spring brings bikes, skateboards and conflicts
Published May 6, 2008
A photograph on our Web page and on the front of the Interior/Alaska section of the newspaper Monday caught the interest of several readers who took the time to call or e-mail the editor.
Property crimes
Case is a good example of public involvement
Published May 5, 2008
For years, we have heard local police and troopers talk about public involvement as the only real means of curbing property crimes if we continue to refuse to budget for more police officers.
Time for Susitna
Hydroelectric power plan deserves thorough review
Published May 4, 2008
By the time the Susitna hydroelectric plan was moved to the back burner, it had been analyzed from every conceivable angle.
Looking forward
Hayeses’ legacy will last; let’s learn from it
Published May 3, 2008
The sentencing of Jim and Murilda “Chris” Hayes in federal court Friday brought to an end a sad chapter in Fairbanks history.
Guns in parks
National Park gun rules ask for some attention
Published May 2, 2008
The general sentiment behind a current push to make National Park Service lands’ concealed carry laws consistent with state laws is a good one.
Missing pieces
Rep. Young needs to share the rest of the story
Published May 1, 2008
Rep. Don Young talked about the $10 million Coconut Road earmark controversy on the floor of the U.S. House on Wednesday, clearing up some questions and creating others
Long-term solutions
ANWR isn’t the whole picture, but it should be in the frame
Published April 30, 2008
Part of the response from the Democratic side of Congress after President Bush called on the body to approve legislation allowing oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is worth repeating just for the “wow” factor.