Today's News
Alaska State Troopers nab Arizona man sought in child exploitation case
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- A man wanted in connection with a child exploitation case in northern Arizona was arrested Friday in Alaska, authorities said.
Inupiat fight to keep oil industry from disrupting offshore hunts
ANCHORAGE -- As mayor of Alaska's wealthy North Slope Borough, Edward Itta is keenly attuned to the importance of oil. The government structure he oversees would virtually collapse without the annual infusion of royalties from the giant fields of crude in his region.
Idaho conference to explore risk of lead poisoning in condors, game animals
BOISE, Idaho -- The potential risk of lead poisoning from high-velocity bullets, whether to carrion-eating condors in the Grand Canyon or to food bank patrons in the Midwest, is the subject of a scientific conference next week.
Corrections commissioner says he welcomes audit
JUNEAU -- Alaska Commissioner of Corrections Joe Schmidt says he looks forward to an audit proposed for his department by two Anchorage state senators.
North Pole man gets 7 years in dragging death
A North Pole man convicted in the dragging death of a deaf woman was sentenced to seven years and two months in prison Friday morning.
Toddler returns home after alleged abuse
A toddler who suffered internal injuries, including a fractured liver, last week and was taken to Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage returned to Fairbanks on Friday.
Biologist removes snare from Denali wolf
The National Park Service didn’t spend almost $4,000 to catch a wolf and remove a cable snare around its neck last week for the sake of tourists who might be offended by seeing the gaping wound on the animal’s neck.
It was the wolf that officials at Denali National Park and Preserve say they were thinking about.
Two split $1,000 Crime Stoppers reward
Fairbanks Crime Stoppers is awarding $1,000 to two people who helped police arrest a couple suspected of more than a dozen break-ins in the Interior and Anchorage.
Tanana Valley Farmers Market opens for the season today
Another spring brings another season for the Tanana Valley Farmers Market, set to open its booths and attractions from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.
Polar-Palooza speakers share 'Stories from a Changing Planet'
Before Polar-Palooza’s “Stories from a Changing Planet,” attendees participated in hands-on activities and got their hands on samples of Hot Licks’ Permafrost Thaw ice cream.
Public Safety Report — May 10
The Public Safety Report is compiled from criminal complaints filed in state and federal courts, as well as some police blotter information, trooper dispatches, fire department reports and interviews with public safety officials. Individuals named as arrested and/or charged with crimes in this report are presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.
Looking back in Fairbanks — May 10
Area firefighters battled an approximately 12-acre wildfire Saturday in the Rosie Creek area off the Parks Highway.
Fairhill grads leave close-knit school
The last day of school for the three Fairhill Christian School seniors was spent preparing for their graduation ceremony Friday evening in league with teachers, students and parents.
Whitehill propels Lathrop to victory over North Pole
When Kai Whitehill was on the field Friday, he always found himself in the right place at the right time.
Eielson’s King finds triple jump just comes naturally
Charles King was surprised by his first-place finish in the boys triple jump Friday afternoon in the all-schools track and field meet at Lathrop High School.
Flaharty, Weeg set pace in time trial
A record field of 42 cyclists turned out Thursday night as the Fairbanks Cycle Club opened its racing season with the annual Marsha Burnside Memorial Time Trial.
Alaska Wild back on field; rehire coach
ANCHORAGE — After a week of upheaval, the latest chapter in the tumultuous history of the Alaska Wild has drawn to a close.
Students knit clothing for needy children
Paula Brink-Heart’s class at Pearl Creek Elementary is providing warmth to children they have never and will never meet.
Veterans remembered
Stryker Brigade memorial should have community support
The initial deployment of the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team from Fort Wainwright in August 2005 seemed surreal at times.
Letters to the Editor
All is Wheel?
It is very surprising that you chose to publish a picture of a young man “taking flight off the ramp-like informational placards in the Golden Heart Plaza.”
Information is power
Thomas Jefferson observed: “Information is the currency of democracy.” This principle is no longer being used enough in America.
Market policy
The Tanana Valley Farmers Market is getting ready for the start of another season this Saturday, and we need to inform the community of a change in policy this year.
No mystery here: Private eye John Straley to give keynote address at UAF
John Straley will sign copies of his new book, “The Big Both Ways,” today from 2-4 p.m. at Gulliver’s Books on College Road.
Spring means Athletes in Action baseball players need seasonal homes
Every year about this time I get an e-mail from Don Duke, who has come out of hibernation, and wants me to put in a plug for the Athletes in Action baseball team members who will need a place to stay this summer.