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Worthy pledge

Governor promises more officers for villages lacking law’s presence

October 23, 2009

Gov. Sean Parnell’s promise to put an Alaska State Trooper or Village Public Safety Officer in every village that wants a law enforcement presence is a laudable goal.

Exploration approved

Shell’s offshore drilling plan addresses risks adequately

Published October 22, 2009

Necessary backup

Published October 21, 2009

Mourning howl

Biologist left a remarkable record documenting wolves

Published October 20, 2009

Natural gas clears the air

Borough must stay involved

Published October 18, 2009

I was glad to see the voters decide to keep the fine particulate issue in-house. It was the right decision. In my opinion it was the only way keep our concerns from falling on deaf ears.

Alaska can insure its own

Catastrophic coverage is needed now

Don Gray, Community Perspective

Published October 18, 2009

I do not believe we will see significant change in U.S. health care policy this year despite the intense debate. Perhaps there will be an end to “denial of coverage based on pre-existing conditions” if everyone is forced into coverage, adding generously to the premium-rich number of insurance company clients.

Alaska at a tipping point

Oil and gas drive, but how long?

Jay Ramras, Community Perspective

Published October 11, 2009

When Ebenezer Scrooge was confronted by the ghosts of the past, present and future, he was changed.

Plastic bags add up quickly

Bag fees discourage bad choice

Susan McInnis

Published October 8, 2009

The problem of single-use plastic grocery bags seems trivial until we add up the bags we carry home annually in Fairbanks.

Road plan nears comment deadline

State document guides projects for four years

By Meadow Bailey

Published October 6, 2009

October 16 marks the deadline for public comments on the draft State Transportation Improvement Plan