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Looking Back in Fairbanks — Sept. 5
Sept. 5, 1998 — A jury convicted a Goldstream Valley teenager of first-degree murder for shooting his father during an argument in February.
Fuel costs put brakes on private use of Fairbanks city vehicles
With rising fuel costs taking a bigger bite out of the city budget, municipal employees can no longer use city vehicles for personal use without approval from the mayor, and not without reimbursing the city.
Young, Parnell prepare for general election ahead of absentee ballot count
The Division of Elections today begins counting more than 25,000 absentee and questioned ballots in the U.S. House Republican primary.
Annexation proposal undergoes revisions regarding fire aid
FAIRBANKS — After going through several revisions, the city’s proposal to annex the Fred Meyer West commercial center has undergone another significant change in the last week.
New deputy commander brings combat know-how to Fort Wainwright
FAIRBANKS — When the new deputy commander of U.S. Army Alaska first interviewed for the job in March, he was in Afghanistan at 20 below, getting ready to lead Afghan soldiers on a long night mission.
Lathrop looks for success with two QBs
Head coach Pat Romans watched his Lathrop Malemutes practice on a sunny Thursday afternoon at Lathrop High School, just six days after they played one of their best football games of the season but fell one point short.
Alaska aims to reclaim Nanook Classic title
Go figure — the Alaska Nanooks somehow won the Nanook Classic in 2000 when the tournament brought in three NCAA Division I teams, but haven’t broken through since the round-robin event became an all-Division II competition in 2006.
Eielson’s serving, defense overcome Monroe
Eielson’s volleyball team got its first Aurora Conference win of the season by defeating host Monroe Catholic 25-9, 25-16, 21-25, 25-13 on Thursday night.
Former West Valley skater traded to WHL's Cougars
The Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League traded Isak Quakenbush, a right wing and former West Valley High School skater, on Wednesday to the Prince George (British Columbia) Cougars, whose assistant coach and assistant general manager is Wade Klippenstein, a former Alaska Nanooks assistant coach and wing.
Adelines offer sweet opportunity to sing, support community
Six years ago, Susan Spencer could readily spell “do re mi fa so la ti do” as easy as the next person, but singing the notes — singing any notes, especially in tune — was another story.
NPR's Garrison Keillor to spend an evening with Fairbanksans
It’s been a quiet week in Lake Wobegon.
Garrison Keillor speaks these words in his smooth, rhythmic, familiar voice every Saturday right before sharing the week’s news from this fictional Minnesota town, full of staunch Lutherans and Lithuanians, and Lutheran Lithuanians.
Singer gets her wish to see Alaska 'Chandeliers' on tour
The opportunity to visit and perform in Alaska came up as somewhat of a fluke, singer/songwriter Rachael Sage said, sparked by an off-hand comment made in reference to a tour promoting her new album, “Chandeliers.”
Alaska writer's legend of a bird turns into 'a book of hope'
Marianne Schlegelmilch considers herself an Alaskan, even though she was born and raised in Michigan and has traveled around the United States much of her life. She also considers herself a writer, even though she spent most of her adult life working as a registered nurse in various critical care operations across the country.
Arts in brief
What's happening in Fairbanks in the arts.
Local photographers included in statewide traveling exhibit
One of tonight’s First Friday exhibits will feature the work of four of Fairbanks’ finest photographers.
New business offers rides en route to eight area bars
If you own a 72-passenger school bus, what can you do but offer a ride to those who need it?
What you can do to help the spread of peace
We all yearn for peace in our world — no more wars, no more pain and fear in our nation, community and homes.
Faith briefs - September 5
Local faith events around the community.
What the job involves
Palin’s talents carry the day
To expand slightly on a question posed by our governor, what’s the difference between a vice-presidential candidate and a bulldog? Lipstick, no doubt, but there must be more.
Letters to the Editor
Save scrutiny
I am completely disappointed in the News-Miner today. Shame on you, you could have saved your scrutiny for tomorrow’s news and shown some support for our governor today. I, for ...
Family values
Let us examine the evidence for “Family Values” as shown by presidential candidates’ personal actions and how their families demonstrate the morals learned at home.
Still Obama
I had once watched a special on PBS about Robert “Bobby” F. Kennedy.
Friend won’t stop trying to get baseball fan Dennis Southworth to Seattle game
Geologist Dennis Southworth, who turns 57 today, won’t make it to a baseball game in Seattle this year.