Dermot Cole
Dermot Cole is a longtime columnist for the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner and author of five books, four of them about Alaska history. He writes a daily general interest column in the local section of the newspaper, writing about everything from politics to community events.
Fairbanks man wins ‘ultimate PC’ in national computer magazine contest
Published May 11, 2008
Bill Gibson entered the PC World “Dream PC Contest,” in which the editors planned to give away the “biggest, baddest, best PC.”
No mystery here: Private eye John Straley to give keynote address at UAF
Published May 10, 2008
John Straley will sign copies of his new book, “The Big Both Ways,” today from 2-4 p.m. at Gulliver’s Books on College Road.
Community cleanup provides golden opportunity to turn trash into cash
Published May 9, 2008
Cleanup Week combines an opportunity for financial gain with natural resource development, two of the old standbys in Alaska.
Riverboat Discovery floats out of drydock as crews prepare for spring cruises
Published May 6, 2008
The Riverboat Discovery floated off the drydock for the season Sunday, an intricate operation in which 90,000 gallons of water were pumped into and then out of the unique landing on the Chena River.
Hallberg’s legacy includes introducing young people to wonders of fly fishing
Published May 5, 2008
Fly fisherman Jerry Hallberg had a generous spirit and believed in passing along his knowledge of the outdoors to kids.
Palin takes reasonable approach in asking legislators to identify top priorities
Published May 4, 2008
Message to legislators or would-be legislators: If you can’t set priorities, you are in the wrong business.
Hoping to strike the right balance, unicyclist heads north toward Prudhoe Bay
Published May 3, 2008
I mentioned to Mike Welch on Thursday that his plan to ride a unicycle to Prudhoe Bay might best be attempted in June or July.
Smith Lake ice capade tells me that just maybe winter is nearing an end
Published May 2, 2008
In retrospect, I should not have listened to Bill Husby.
Oil price surge shows need to diversify fuel sources for local electric supply
Published April 29, 2008
There may be some folks at the GVEA annual meeting this evening who are angry about what’s happened to electric rates, which are 70 percent higher than five years ago.
After Chena River runners, Woodriver prepares to host rummaging crowd
Published April 28, 2008
The Chena River runners, perhaps 1,000 of them or more, will set off on the 5-kilometer rite of spring Saturday from Woodriver Elementary School at 10 a.m.
Palin should use vetoes to fix capital budget and prevent ‘Christmas in spring’
Published April 27, 2008
From our friends at the Ketchikan Daily News comes a powerful reason why Gov. Sarah Palin should save the state hundreds of millions of dollars and veto projects in the excessive capital budget.
Open Arms child center invites families to reach out and touch some trucks
Published April 26, 2008
This could give a new meaning to the words "hard candy."
Chinook Montessori students take up challenge to turn away from television
Published April 25, 2008
About 50 kids in two classes at Chinook Montessori Charter School are trying to tune out TV this week as part of Turn Off Your TV Week.
'Today' show segment on Chena Hot Springs scheduled for Thursday broadcast
Published April 23, 2008
A segment featuring Chena Hot Springs is scheduled for the “Today” show Thursday morning between 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Channel 11.
Lions set sights on giant weekend garage sale at Tanana Valley fairgrounds
Published April 22, 2008
If you want to attract a crowd to a garage sale, and that is the general idea, make sure you have a lot to sell and a good place to sell it.
