Amanda Bohman
Reporter
Call Amanda at 907-459-7544.
Amanda Bohman grew up in northern Illinois about 10 miles from a Six Flags amusement park, where she whiled away many summers. In 1990, she graduated from Round Lake High School after learning rudimentary Spanish, landing a bit part in the play "Twelve Angry Men," and writing for the school newspaper, "The Blaize." Amanda moved to Fairbanks in 1996 and earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. She enjoys road trips, bargain hunting and bluegrass music. Amanda has been a staff writer at the News-Miner since 1999 and previously wrote for the Kodiak Daily Mirror. Amanda lives with her partner, Alec Turner; their daughter, Jade; four dogs and eight chickens.
Recent Stories
- Authorities search for Barrow man in child porn case
- Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008
- FAIRBANKS — A Barrow man is wanted by authorities on suspicion of possessing video recordings of 3- and 4-year-olds being raped, and he may be in Fairbanks, according to Ron Tidler, head of a statewide cyber crime task force.
- 2006-08-18: Locals donate most to Binkley
- Monday, Sept. 1, 2008
- John Binkley continues to raise more money in Fairbanks than the other top candidates seeking their parties' nomination for the office of governor.
- 2006-07-30: Local donations flow mostly to John Binkley
- Monday, Sept. 1, 2008
- Almost 90 percent of the Fairbanks area money flowing to Republican gubernatorial candidates has gone to John Binkley, but the campaign to re-elect Gov. Frank Murkowski says it's gaining steam while candidate Sarah Palin said money isn't everything.
- Palin announcement boosted McCain among Alaska's conservative element
- Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
- Among social conservatives, and Alaska has plenty, U.S. Sen. John McCain’s popularity grew Friday after he named Gov. Sarah Palin his running mate.
- Interior voters say no to Young, ballot measures; Benson finds some support
- Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008
- FAIRBANKS — Unofficial election results show that Congressman Don Young, R-Alaska, lost in all seven Interior House Districts even though he calls the Interior village of Fort Yukon home.
- West Valley High School locked down after gun found in locker
- Friday, Aug. 22, 2008
- An unloaded gun was found in a student’s locker at West Valley High School, which was locked down for about two hours Friday morning while Alaska State Troopers investigated, public schools Superintendent Nancy Wagner said.
- Financial reports show Rep. Kelly ahead of challengers
- Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008
- FAIRBANKS — Rep. Mike Kelly is leading his two Republican challengers money-wise, but not by much with the primary election just five days away.
- Former UAF basketball player sentenced in burglary case
- Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
- A former University of Alaska Fairbanks basketball player involved in burglaries of campus apartments two years ago received 100 hours of community work service as punishment Tuesday.
- Cox, Behner look to keep Kelly from third term in House
- Monday, Aug. 18, 2008
- Mike Kelly's resume is enviable
- Alaska House District 7 features array of candidates
- Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008
- FAIRBANKS -- Mike Kelly’s resume is enviable.
Recent Photos
- Friday, Aug. 1, 2008
- Flood waters seeped into an out-building on Harry Bader's property off Perkins Drive in Fairbanks.
- Friday, Aug. 1, 2008
- Flood waters surround Harry Bader's home off Perkins Drive in the Rosie Creek area.
- Friday, Aug. 1, 2008
- Harry Bader stands in his downstairs living room as he surveys damage from Tanana River flooding in his residence off Perkins Drive.