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Diocese abuse claims double

Published January 8

| 27 comments

FAIRBANKS — Since the Fairbanks Catholic Diocese filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy March 1, the number of people alleging sexual abuse by priests and church workers has more than doubled.

Alaska lung association out of breathing room

Published January 8 | 14 comments

The American Lung Association of Alaska is closed and its six employees are on indefinite unpaid leave pending a lawsuit.

Group asks coal officials to clear air

Published January 8 | 21 comments

An environmental group is asking for greater transparency in discussions between a state authority and two electric utilities on the future of the Healy Clean Coal Plant.

Past cold spells have proven worse in Interior

Published January 8 | 27 comments

FAIRBANKS — It could be worse. The current cold snap that has shrouded Fairbanks in a sea of ice fog for the past week and a half might seem bad, but it’s nothing compared to some previous cold snaps, according to statistics provided by the National Weather Service.

State economist says job losses likely in 2009 January 8 | 2 comments
Judge tosses case against girlfriend of Gentleman January 8 | 14 comments
Looking Back in Fairbanks — Jan. 8 January 8 | 1 comment
PFD online application opts for charitable donation January 8 | 7 comments
4 injured in Anchorage fire January 7
Melting snow causes heavy flooding in Wash. state January 7
Man dies in Palmer jail January 7 | 4 comments
Extreme cold slams Alaska January 7 | 41 comments

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Creeping disaster

Published January 8 | 11 comments

Rising debt will limit future options for all

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Meat myths January 8 | 21 comments
Misplaced concern January 8 | 26 comments
Why cross? January 7 | 8 comments
Real reform January 7 | 72 comments
Wise appointment January 7 | 15 comments

Community Perspectives

School district takes on challenges January 4 | 10 comments
Statesmanship didn’t follow statehood January 4 | 6 comments
University tackles economic turmoil December 28 | 17 comments

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Temperatures still dropping in Interior Alaska; 50 to 60 below zero predicted December 29 | 104 comments
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Tok residents abuzz over object in sky January 2 | 78 comments
Despite colder-than-average temperatures, schools reopen after holiday January 6 | 21 comments

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Healy coal plant continues to generate arguments, if not power

Published January 8 | 1 comment

•Andrew Halcro has a long post on his popular blog today that can be summarized as: GVEA evil. Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority virtuous.

•The National Weather Service says the high temperature should be 10 above by Wednesday in Fairbanks. It was 47 below overnight at the airport.

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Meyers' swiftness a big plus for Nanooks

Published January 8

Michigan State University fans in the Munn Ice Arena saw something that can slow Alaska Nanooks freshman right wing Ron Meyers — a referee.

Ice Dogs to send seven players to NAHL Top Prospects Tournament January 8
Alaska women hope to beat odds in GNAC January 8
Monroe boys, Eielson girls notch prep hoops wins January 8
Alaska men lose two more basketball players for league opener January 8 | 11 comments

Outdoors

Hunters camp out overnight at 40 below to get Minto Flats moose permits

Published January 8 | 3 comments

FAIRBANKS — It’s amazing what some Alaskans will do to get a moose, even if it means camping out overnight at 40 degrees below zero just to be able to get a permit to try.