Today's News
A dream boat changes hands in Ketchikan
KETCHIKAN -- Al Berno's 37-year-old dream and hobby was turned over to its new owner, Terry Byrd, when the Lady B was launched earlier this month from Berno's waterfront yard.
Doyon honors scholarship recipients with an education celebration
From high school diplomas to doctorates, 71 Doyon Foundation scholarship recipients completed a milestone in their education in 2008.
Forestry division pushes fire prevention
Smokey Bear may say that only you can prevent forest fires, but the Alaska Division of Forestry and Gov. Sarah Palin are taking it one step further by proclaiming this week as Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week to help raise local awareness on public safety measures.
Alaska senators slam Democrats over energy plan
WASHINGTON — Sens. Ted Stevens and Lisa Murkowski on Friday led Republicans in calling on the Senate’s Democratic majority to do more to address the nation’s growing energy crisis, as crude oil neared $128 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
West Fairbanks liquor store robbed Thursday night; police seek suspect
Someone robbed the Oaken Keg Spirit Shop in West Fairbanks late Thursday, escaping on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash, according to Alaska State Troopers.
Public Safety Report - May 17
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.
Lathrop students are in high spirits for class of 2008 commencement ceremony
The Lathrop High graduation Friday night wasn’t so much a ceremony as it was a roast. The 90-minute ceremony was full of laughs and inside jokes aimed at classmates and faculty members.
Final lines for GIS students
The class of 2008 from the Guided Independent Studies program has completed an amazing feat. All 22 seniors have earned their diplomas, giving the program a 100 percent graduation rate for the year.
Off-road travel halted in N. Slope
Off-road travel on all state-owned lands on the North Slope was halted at noon Friday.
In a class by herself
Andre’a Balty is Far North Christian School’s only 2008 graduate, but at various times she has also been the school’s lone junior, solo sophomore and single freshman.
GVEA holds tree giveaway
Golden Valley Electric Association will hold its 18th Annual Tree Giveaway today.
Creamer’s holds Fish and Game Fun Day
Today from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. is Kids’ Fish and Game Fun Day, sponsored by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game at Creamer’s Field, 1300 College Road.
Aviation Appreciation Day
Aviation Appreciation Day will be held from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. today in the Sadler Business Plaza/Alaska Aerofuel Facility on Old Airport Way. It is free and open to the public.
Grizzlies battle IFL leaders tonight
The Louisiana Swashbucklers offense has been a nearly unstoppable force all year.
Two Alaskans among three new recruits for Nanooks men’s hoops
This time, Clemon Johnson didn’t enter the Nanooks locker room to talk to his team.
Miller blast propels Wolfpack to win
Alyssa Miller says she’s used to broken bones — she’s had plenty.
North Pole snares pair of soccer wins
Travis Church and Phillip Hingst had the give-and-go down.
Wolfpack seniors turn in big efforts on opening day of meet
Kayla Weber was reluctant at the start of the track and field season, as the West Valley High School senior didn’t want to throw the discus.
Delta’s Schiler hits high marks in jumping events
Logan Schiler had never attempted the triple jump — he’d merely watched some Olympics footage of the event.
Freedom Alliance offers scholarship
The Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund is now accepting scholarship applications.
Mediation training has openings
North Star Youth Mediation is offering free training for youths between the ages of 12 through 18.
Student achiever of the week — May 17
Lathrop senior Reese Hanneman is getting great times on the trail and great scores on his tests.
Student artist of the week — May 17
Drawing since she was 2, Chaweinta Hale has developed a style that is impressing her teacher, Brent Rodenberger, at Pearl Creek Elementary School.
For Denali Elementary School students, the year focused on bird vetch
The foreign species have not come in peace and are ravaging the natives but Christine Villano and Deana Martin-Muth’s first-grade students are on the case.
A sinking AGIA ship
Legislators need to speak up if they want a gas line lifeline
Alaska’s legislators will likely soon be called upon to undertake the arduous task of deciding whether to grant a Canadian company an exclusive license to build a natural gas pipeline to get North Slope gas to markets in the Lower 48.
Letters to the Editor
Thanks to all
On May 5, my mother broke down on the side of the highway in Salcha.
I'm not (that) Lisa
I just want to clear up that I am not the Lisa Smith who wrote the letter to the editor regarding pagans, sacrificing babies and the comment about Catholic priests.
Buyer beware
Anyone considering installing a new roof should strongly consider sticking with local roof businesses and contractors.
Done with Don
Don Young’s statements, made in the context of his request that the House Transportation subcommittee add 72 cents to the federal gasoline tax (News-Miner, May 9) clearly reflect that he ...
New Yorker critic places Adams at forefront of American experimental music
It was surprising to find a story in The New Yorker magazine in which a prominent music critic manages to mention John Luther Adams, the Alaska Goldpanners, Fred Meyer, Gordon Wright, John Haines, the Fairbanks Symphony and the University of Alaska Museum of the North within the same tale.
Star of the North Secondary School enjoys eight years of success
I have a lot of favorite places — some of them that I visit rarely and then wonder why I waited so long to experience them again.