Opinion
News-Miner Editorials
Supporting schools
HIPOW auction provides for local institution
October 10, 2008
One of Alaska’s most enjoyable and successful fundraising auctions began Thursday evening and will continue through Saturday, all for the benefit of the local Catholic school system.
5 commentsA proper proposition
Voters made good choice, but questions may be back
Published October 9, 2008
12 commentsCaught in permit mire
Kensington mine lays off half its workers
Published October 7, 2008
10 commentsCommunity Perspectives
Cheaper energy requires choices
Published October 8, 2008
Fairbanks can’t wait five years for an energy solution, we need one now.
8 commentsMcCain camp occupies Alaska
Palace coup leaves RNC in charge here
Published October 5, 2008
In a recent column, conservative Pat Buchanan describes a battle for Sarah Palin’s soul in terms of a struggle between “true conservatives” and “Bush neo-conservatives.”
53 commentsGovernor is in charge and on the job
Other governors pursued higher office in office
Published October 5, 2008
I’ve worked for every Alaska governor since Gov. Jay Hammond.
Electronics recycling weekend
Published October 3, 2008
What do you do with that old computer, television or video player now that you have upgraded your system?
12 commentsA national energy conflict of interest
Candidate Palin may have different goals than Gov. Palin
Published September 28, 2008
The natural gas pipeline is Alaska’s most important issue right now. Not only does it mean jobs, but much more vitally, it means billions in state revenue across the next 40 years. While it is important to get the pipeline quickly, more important is to get the best deal possible.
16 commentsLetters to the Editor
Kassel’s talent
Published October 10, 2008
Karl Kassel is a man who believes there should be no losers when arbitrating disputes or resolving issues. Differences of ...
9 commentsTeach for fuel
Published October 10, 2008
I’m a lifelong resident of Fairbanks; I got my bachelor’s at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and then got my ...
91 commentsPilgrim church
Published October 10, 2008
As a member of Call to Action Alaska, I was appalled by Mary Beth Juday’s letter to the editor Sept. ...
2 commentsNurses for Obama
Published October 10, 2008
Isn’t it great that both vice-presidential candidates, during the recent debate, promised to effect change in Washington if elected? As ...
43 commentsTrifecta
Published October 9, 2008
The Portal and the Army Corps of Engineers deserve the thanks of this community for making free, quality firewood
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