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Christopher Eshleman

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Call Christopher at 907-459-7582.

Christopher Eshleman started reporting six years ago as a freelance writer in Pennsylvania. Since then he has written for daily, weekly and monthly publications including, for the past three years, the Daily News-Miner. With experience covering planning and zoning, municipal and state politics, taxes, road planning and neighborhoods, he currently covers local government for the Daily News-Miner. He has studied English, economics and other fields and holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Pittsburgh. Eshleman lives in the Goldstream Valley and is often spotted hanging out in radical places like public libraries. He encourages readers to contact him at ceshleman@newsminer.com.

Recent Stories

Plans emerge to spruce up borough bus stops: Monday, Oct. 6, 2008; The public bus system is lined up for a facelift.
Red Flag exercises and sonic booms return to Interior: Monday, Oct. 6, 2008; Eielson Air Force Base, which sits just southeast of North Pole, periodically hosts training exercises and invites military forces from outside the Fairbanks area to join. Some involve joint training with military forces from other countries.
Icy accidents abound in Interior Alaska: Monday, Oct. 6, 2008; Poor weather and slick roads contributed to a rash of car accidents over the weekend.
Tax measures focus on borough’s response to growth: Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008; FAIRBANKS — Voters on Tuesday will see a pair of tax-related measures on the municipal ballot.
Candidates brainstorm ways to help Fairbanks’ economy: Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008; FARBANKS — Here’s an understatement: The energy sector drives the bulk of Alaska’s economy.
Buddhist scholar offers Lathrop students a window into Tibetan life: Friday, Oct. 3, 2008; FAIRBANKS — A high-ranking Tibetan Buddhist scholar visited Fairbanks recently.
Municipal candidates tackle potential school violence problems: Friday, Oct. 3, 2008; In light of the recent brawl at the Lathrop High School homecoming game and other gun-related scares at West Valley during the first week of this school year, local officials on the public safety commission and community members have revisited concerns about whether local schools are safe enough for students.
Assembly calls for energy rating rebate reform: Friday, Oct. 3, 2008; The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly on Thursday used a special meeting to urge the Alaska Housing Finance Corp. to reconsider proposed changes to how it manages part of a home energy-efficiency rebate program.
Borough goes to Supreme Court with questions about wetlands classification: Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008; FAIRBANKS — Public officials in Fairbanks last week decided to look to the U.S. Supreme Court for answers on how to classify permafrost-laden land in Alaska under federal wetlands laws.
Local candidates weigh in on Fred Meyer annexation plan: Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008; FAIRBANKS — The city of Fairbanks’ proposal to annex the Fred Meyer West commercial lot and other enclave lots is facing opposition from Fairbanks North Star Borough residents, members of the Borough Assembly and the University Fire Service Area, not to mention several candidates in this year’s municipal election.