Today's News
Missing snowmachiner found in Southwest Alaska
ANCHORAGE -- An aerial search was successful Friday in finding an overdue snowmachiner from Chefornak.
Juneau business offers to help pay employees' electric bills
JUNEAU -- A Juneau business is offering to help pay its employees' electric bills.
Sting operations under way to catch liquor sales to minors
ANCHORAGE — Sting operations are under way to nab liquor store patrons who buy alcohol for minors.
North Pole man gets 7 years in dragging death
A North Pole man convicted in the dragging death of a deaf woman was sentenced to seven years and two months in prison this morning.
High school principal fined for attracting garbage bears in Anchorage
ANCHORAGE -- A high school principal in Anchorage has been cited for improperly storing garbage.
Sled dogs overwhelm Mat-Su animal shelter
PALMER -- The animal shelter in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough is reducing adoption fees in hopes of freeing up room for 25 sled dogs.
Wetter-than-usual April keeps Interior fire activity low
A wet April has kept fire activity at a minimum so far in the Interior.
Young backtracks on pitch to raise federal gas tax
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Don Young says he has no intention of introducing legislation that would increase the amount of federal tax drivers pay at the pump, despite his comments earlier in the week that raising the gasoline tax would curb demand.
Borough declares an energy emergency
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly on Thursday declared skyrocketing energy costs a public emergency and prepared to put state aid, aimed at boosting energy efficiency in homes, on the fast track.
Three North Pole Christian graduates explore the world after high school
A trio of well-traveled North Pole Christian School graduates paused Thursday night for graduation ceremonies before embarking on more life-changing activities ahead.
Man gets 20 months for trying to wrestle gun from trooper
A man accused of trying to wrestle a gun away from an Alaska State Trooper was sentenced to 20 months in jail Thursday.
Public Safety Report — May 9
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.
Looking back in Fairbanks — May 9
Fairbanks police said an 18-month-old child was left unattended in a locked child care center Thursday evening, requiring firefighters to force their way inside.
Women’s hoops search will take some time
While the hockey coaching search is in its final stage, the waiting continues on the women's basketball front.
Lathrop’s Davis off to Colorado Springs
When Anthony Davis was looking for a place to continue his running career, he wanted somewhere that felt like home.
Lathrop soccer teams sweep past Hutchison
For the Lathrop girls, Thursday was a day of marked improvement.
Patrick states his case for Nanooks’ hockey job
The application process for the Alaska Nanooks head hockey coach position probably made Kevin Patrick — if he wasn’t already — a believer in second chances.
Faith briefs — May 9
A listng of church services and events
A life of boldness and conviction
I praise God for all who come for counseling. Some have timid spirits, some a fearful spirit and some a self-absorbed spirit. Those with good standards, confidence and boldness come for guidance or coaching, not usually for counseling.
Polar-Palooza hopes to put a spotlight on polar science
Fans mobbing the main act for autographs, complex technology and the word “palooza” all sound like typical fanfare for a rock star — but this show’s in the name of science.
Tracey keeps country real
Despite Nashville’s best efforts at eviscerating country music of its heart and soul, real country can still be found.
Fairbanks Film Festival plotting out third year
At just three years old, the Fairbanks Arts Association’s annual Film Festival is continuing to grow and, organizers hope, will become a bigger and better tradition each year.
Meaningful music flows for Cockburn
The diversity of singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn’s humanitarian efforts is bested only by the depth of his songbook.
Pets, people team up for event
Need something new to do for or with your pet? Interested in learning about a certain breed of dog, cat, alpaca or goat? Companions, Inc. has your answer: The 22nd annual Pets and People Day.
Recital shows off best of local Middle Eastern dance talent
Energy. Art. Tradition. Varied style. Education. Culture.
These are just some of the elements brought together for a single performance by the Tundra Caravan Middle Eastern Dance Recital, which offers a variety music and dancing in a single spring recital.
Time to clean up
Saturday is the day for those yellow trash bags to fill up
The geese have arrived.
The snow has left.
Letters to the Editor
Airline drinking
Lately there have been several good editorials and letters about the dangers of drinking and driving.
Kudos Carlson Center
I’d like to thank the staff and management of the Carlson Center for their hospitality during the wait for Elton John tickets Saturday.
Support military
Usually I let everyday complaints from the population of Fairbanks, North Pole and the surrounding areas, roll off my back.
Replace the garage
I kick no man when he is down. But this would be an ideal time to tear down that monstrous parking garage and let someone put in a few useful ...
Community cleanup provides golden opportunity to turn trash into cash
Cleanup Week combines an opportunity for financial gain with natural resource development, two of the old standbys in Alaska.