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Photos: Lt. Governor Parnell through the years
Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell, back, issues the oath of office to state Reps. Scott Kawasaki, D-Fairbanks, left, Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks, John Harris, R-Valdez, and John Coghill, R-North Pole during the first day of the 2009 Legislative session in the capitol in Juneau, Alaska Tuesday, Jan.
Parental Consent Initiative certified
The battle over parental consent for abortions may be headed to the polls. Three Alaska residents brought forward a ballot initiative aimed at making all girls under the age of 18 seek parental consent or notice before having an abortion.
Peridot Street connects the Richardson Highway to Badger Road. At present, ita s impassable.
Scientist kills polar bear during first field experience
Bob McNabb, 23, is just beginning what may be a long career studying glaciers. No matter how many seasons he spends on ice, he will probably never have a field experience like his first.
Serese's Alaska Holiday Vacation Blog
It may be June, but today we got in the holiday spirit with a trip to the Santa Claus House in North Pole, Alaska.
Williams Alaska Petroleum, Inc., state settle royalty dispute
Commissioner Tom Irwin announced today that Williams Alaska Petroleum, Inc. and the State of Alaska have reached an agreement over payments for royalty oil purchased by WAPI.
Low water flow latest woe for North Pole utility
The state is recommending that customers of a North Pole utility boil their water before drinking it or cooking with it.
Midnight Sun R/C club is a model effort
Mike Davis pondered whether he prefers piloting aircraft from the cockpit or using radio control.
Do we honestly want the tiny, breakaway Republic of Ester achieving nuclear capability? Yes, ita s true that most Esterites are simple, kindly folk who dwell in primitive structures, obtain much of their sustenance from the land and rely on hemp cultivation to supplement their meager incomes.
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Volvo Rents Adds Rental Center in North Pole
Volvo Construction Equipment Rents, Inc. , has announced the opening of a new Volvo Rents equipment rental center in North Pole, Alaska.
Forecasters tell residents to prepare for another smoky summer
The hazy skies that enveloped Fairbanks on Tuesday brought a familiar summer theme - fire season has arrived in Interior Alaska.
Volvo Rents Opens North Pole, Alaska, Rental Center
Volvo Rents has opened a new rental center in North Pole, Alaska. Brice Equipment is owned and operated by the Brice family, and it's Volvo Rents' first facility in Alaska.
Team travels state to assist service members
CAMP DENALI, Alaska-The Alaska National Guard Yellow Ribbon Program is back on the road and will be traveling to the Mat-Su Valley, the interior and Kaktovik to provide information and assistance to veterans regarding their benefits and entitlements earned while in service.
Stevens scheduled for Fairbanks fundraiser
Former U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens is scheduled to attend a Republican fundraiser in Fairbanks.
Go-cart joyride ends in DUI and assault charges
A go-cart spin around the yard turned ugly Saturday night in North Pole when the driver of an adult-sized go-cart crashed into a man standing under a carport tent, badly breaking his leg.
American tourist defies death on train across Australian desert
An American tourist clung to a train in the freezing dark as it travelled 124 miles across the Australian desert at speeds of up to 68mph.
25 Santa Clauses converge on North Pole
Santa's hometown exuded the spirit of Christmas on Tuesday afternoon. Deep "Ho Ho Ho" belly laughs filled the air outside the North Pole Santa Claus House.
North Pole wildfire is human caused, officials say
A forest fire that threatened homes in the Badger Road area was caused by human activity, Alaska Division of Forestry spokeswoman Maggie Rogers said.
Crews still battling North Pole wildfire
FAIRBANKS a ' A wildfire that broke out in a residential area off Badger Road has grown to 65 acres, but is expected to be contained tonight, according to the Division of Forestry.
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