Blog: Dermot Cole
Rubber Duckie Race winners are in
Published July 19, 2008, 5:51 p.m.
The unofficial results of the Rubber Duckie Race released today raise the prospect of a double winner.
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Duckie numbers on the way
Published July 19, 2008, 4:52 p.m.
We hope to post the unofficial winning numbers of the Rubber Duckie race shortly. I understand that most, but not all, of the tickets were sold. That means that some of the numbers we post will not actually be winners and that others will qualify. So if you don't see ... Read more and add a comment
Reader asks for more flexibility in energy rebate payout rules
Published July 16, 2008, 9:50 a.m.
I had several responses to my column this morning in which I argued that the eligibility rules for the Permanent Fund Dividend should be used for the state plan to distribute some of its extra oil money. Right now, the plan is to give the money to anyone who arrived ... 1 comment
Energy checks create potential for fraud
Published July 15, 2008, 4:46 p.m.
The state should send a second PFD check instead of creating a new program 1 comment
Giant U.S. flag damaged on South Cushman
Published July 8, 2008, 1:50 p.m.
Auto Trim Design to replace flag Read more and add a comment
Whitaker takes aim at Anchorage
Published July 4, 2008, 1:38 p.m.
The Fairbanks boorugh mayor releases a contentious letter that raises a good point about state policies regarding "maximum benefit" from the sale of state resources. 1 comment
Incumbents win GVEA board seats as volunteers count ballots in district elections
Published June 10, 2008, 11:23 p.m.
Utility members keep Osborne, DeLong, Schikora on co-op board Read more and add a comment
Statehood event
Published May 28, 2008, 5:54 p.m.
Celebrating 50th anniversary of U.S. House approval Read more and add a comment
What energy policy?
Published May 12, 2008, 9:23 a.m.
The stories in the paper today about how the federal government is planning to deal with the energy crisis reflect a sorry state of affairs. This is the GOP plan: Drill in ANWR and offshore on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Beg OPEC for lower prices. This is the Democratic ... 5 comments
McCain-Clinton gas tax nonsense
Published May 6, 2008, 8:16 a.m.
The McCain-Clinton scheme for a federal gas tax holiday is a bit of campaign nonsense. Better to call this the McCain-Clinton road repair holiday. America's transportation infrastructure is crumbling and the federal gas tax should be increased, not decreased, to rebuild bridges before they collapse, improve highway safety, etc. Barack ... Read more and add a comment