Today's News
Browne withdraws as Kohring's attorney
ANCHORAGE -- The attorney for former state Rep. Vic Kohring has stepped aside so he can qualify for a public defender to appeal his conviction on federal corruption charges.
Man faces assault charges over parking space spat on campus
A 40-year-old Fairbanks man has been charged with two counts of misdemeanor assault based on an allegation he threatened to shoot some people who reportedly stole his parking space.
Colorado Senate candidate yanks ad; Mount McKinley no Pikes Peak
DENVER -- Mount McKinley is no Pikes Peak, at least in Colorado political circles.
Psychiatric evaluation sought for Sitka man accused in fatal stabbings
JUNEAU -- The state is seeking a court-ordered psychiatric exam for Jason Abbott, the 18-year-old Sitka man accused of stabbing to death four people, including his grandparents.
Notable quotes on listing of polar bears as threatened
The decision to list the polar bear as threatened raised concerns among state lawmakers that it could hamper oil and natural gas activity on the North Slope. Here are statements from Alaska's congressional delegation, local officials and environmental organizations about the listing:
Study: Migration from rural Alaska to cities increasing
ANCHORAGE — More rural Alaskans are moving to the city.
Soldotna considers buying golf course
SOLDOTNA -- The city manager of Soldotna is looking for input on whether the city should buy a golf course.
Nikiski teacher says he's running for Stevens' seat
NIKISKI -- A Nikiski High School teacher from Kenai has filed to run for Sen. Ted Stevens' seat.
Parents unhappy with state's plan for home schoolers
ANCHORAGE -- Some parents who home school their children are not happy with the state's plan to assert more control.
Polar bear listed as threatened species
WASHINGTON — The Interior Department has decided to protect the polar bear as a threatened species because of the decline in Arctic sea ice from global warming, officials said Wednesday.
Alaska Airlines wants Juneau terminal work to stop
JUNEAU -- Alaska Airlines wants airport terminal work in Juneau to stop because it says Juneau is a shrinking community.
Looking back in Fairbanks — May 14
Old tales die hard, but the gap might be closing on another Alaska myth.
Public Safety Report — May 14
“The Public Safety Report is compiled from criminal complaints filed in state and federal courts, as well as some police blotter information, trooper dispatches, fire department reports and interviews with public safety officials. Individuals named as arrested and/or charged with crimes in this report are presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.”
Will Ice Classic crown more than one winner?
The end is in sight as the second check of Nenana Ice Classic tickets nears completion.
North Pole man arrested on meth charges
A North Pole man on probation for a previous drug conviction was arrested and charged with felony drugs misconduct Friday after state and federal law enforcement officers found an ounce of crystal methamphetamine in a vehicle outside his home off Badger Road.
Mailbox Improvement Week is coming up
Now is the time to inspect and repair curb and roadside mailboxes, according to the U.S. Postal Service, which has designated May 19-25 as Mailbox Improvement Week.
City Council reviews possible three-year contract with firefighters
Fairbanks City Council members are combing the details of a proposed three-year contract with union firefighters, a deal the union’s president and city mayor characterized as firm and without room for changes.
New Alaska hockey head coach to be named Thursday
The University of Alaska Fairbanks athletic department has scheduled a press conference at 8:30 this morning in the Nanook Lounge of the Patty Center to announce its new head hockey coach.
Grizzlies open gates to youths this Saturday
The Fairbanks Grizzlies are offering a game-day voucher for their fans ages 12 and younger for the Intense Football League game against the defending champion Louisiana Swashbucklers at 7:05 p.m. Saturday at the Carlson Center.
No tricks left: Pistons eliminate Magic
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The Detroit Pistons missed 64 percent of their shots and had a rookie filling in for an All-Star at point guard.
It didn’t matter.
Even in Alaska, asparagus signals the promise of a new season
The bright green spears of asparagus now appearing in local grocery stores are one of the first signs of spring.
With summer on the way, it's time to think of making cool, simple salads
I won’t carry on about the weather. Suffice it to say that I woke up Saturday morning, looked outside and thought to myself, "Finally."
Powerful votes
GVEA ballots are in the mail; will you participate?
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.
Letters to the Editor
Covering Hutch
It was with great expectation that we opened our paper May 6. Our son’s school soccer team should be in the headlines as they had won their first soccer game.
Maximum benefit
I would like to ask our Interior representatives and Borough Assembly to pursue legal means in declaring the current royalty oil sale unconstitutional.
Peace and harmony?
After thinking about this for a while, I just wanted to comment on racism issues that have been on the news and in papers.
Watch for bikes
I’d just like to give a heads-up to all the motorists in town to please be aware of cyclists crossing the street.
Law enforcement groups plan to honor fallen officers at Thursday gathering
To celebrate Police Memorial Day, members of local law enforcement agencies are gathering outside the Fairbanks Police Department on Thursday at 9 a.m.
Denali Salmon Bake named Alaska's Small Business of the Year
Picture Denali Salmon Bake co-owner Dave Coleman in a suit and tie.