Opinion
News-Miner Editorials
Impaired waters
Lawn debris part of problem for Chena, sloughs
July 23, 2008
The little green monsters show themselves each summer on the Chena.
11 commentsAssessing the conflict
Careful steps required as Monegan situation progresses
Published July 22, 2008
57 commentsThe gas tax
Rep. Young’s critics need to say how they would fix the highway fund
Published July 21, 2008
15 commentsPalin’s silence
Public Safety commissioner’s ouster needs explaining
Published July 20, 2008
26 commentsCommunity Perspectives
Rogers brings strength to UAF chancellor position
Published July 20, 2008
The appointment of Brian Rogers as interim chancellor of the University of Alaska Fairbanks is a unique opportunity for the university faculty, staff, the community of Fairbanks and the citizens of the state.
Current generation must act on global warming
Published July 20, 2008
President Bush, at the meeting in Japan of world leaders on July 9, agreed to a commitment by the world’s major industrialized nations to reduce fossil fuel emissions 50 percent by 2050. This is a welcome acknowledgment that major action is needed here in the United States to, as Bush had said earlier, “… wean ourselves off our dependency on oil.”
100 commentsAGIA is the ticket for Alaska gas line success
Published July 13, 2008
It has recently been suggested that the state would do better to build a small, local, low-capacity gas line (a so-called bullet line) than to get one under the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act. This is economic nonsense.
A simple and needed solution to heating fuel woes
Published July 13, 2008
As the days get shorter, we slide toward winter. But this year, the prospect of heating our dwellings is foreboding. Home heating fuel costs are already at unprecedented highs and the price continues to climb.
Western Alaska highway is needed
Published July 12, 2008
A new highway traversing the beautiful and resource-rich land between Interior and Western Alaska has been dreamed by Alaskans for half a century.
48 commentsLetters to the Editor
Food Factory
Published July 23, 2008
I am writing today to talk about the Food Factory closing in North Pole.
67 commentsEnergetic candidate
Published July 23, 2008
All Alaskans, after four decades of outdated conservative politics, self-interest and questionable ethics, now have a qualified and energetic candidate ...
15 commentsRebuttal
Published July 23, 2008
This is a response to Larry Titus’ letter “Indian issues,” from July 9, which backed up the Athabascan Fiddler Festival ...
Bee careful
Published July 22, 2008
You posted a photo of a bee in Sunday’s paper. I just want you to know it’s not a honeybee.
19 commentsStimulus payments
Published July 22, 2008
I shared the following with Gov. Sarah Palin and Sen. Joe Thomas and am repeating it here for letter readers.
59 commentsObama’s campaign
Published July 22, 2008
Sen. Obama is a man that exudes candor and sincerity. Many people think of him as a person with integrity, ...
85 commentsDying willows?
Published July 21, 2008
I have noticed that there are a lot of willows that appear to be dying with brown leaves.
28 commentsKick in the pants!
Published July 21, 2008
We finally got that kick in the pants. No matter who is at fault for oil prices, food costs or ...
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