Proposed resolutions find no confidence in President Jim Johnsen and put forward ways to keep faculty more involved in decision-making.
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Iditarod says 2017 race could start in Fairbanks
The official start of this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race could take place in Fairbanks because of poor conditions on key parts of the nearly 1,000-mile route from Anchorage to Nome. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports the Iditarod Trail Committee announced Wednesday that a decision on the location of the restart, which marks the…
Sweeping criminal justice overhaul under fire — and revision
The law allowed some low-risk offenders to avoid jail time. Critics of the law have linked it to a rise in some crimes in parts of the state.
Deaths of loose pets prompt Fairbanks animal cruelty fines
People caught killing loose pets without cause in Fairbanks face new fines that were passed after several animal deaths. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports the borough assembly voted 7-1 to fine people $500 for a first animal cruelty violation and $1,000 for a second offense. Anyone who kills a pet could also be fined $100…
Bill aims to allow private employers to give veterans a hiring preference
Anchorage Democrat state Rep. Chris Tuck has introduced House Bill 2, which would allow private employers to openly use a veteran hire preference if they choose to. “Employers know that when military people are discharged, they come with some great skills and abilities through their training,” Tuck said.
More snow means moose move to roads
Recent heavy snow accumulation is pushing moose onto Alaska roads increasing collision danger. When snow piles up, you’re more likely to encounter moose on roads.
Bill seeks to prevent people who aren’t convicted from having assets seized
The bill is part of a national trend targeting what’s known as “civil asset forfeiture.”
Fairbanks finds police chief conducted other business on job
The Fairbanks mayor’s office says a former city police chief did have a conflict of interest that barred him from the job.
Senate majority eyes $750M in budget cuts over three years
The Republican-led Senate majority is more focused on cutting spending to close the state’s budget deficit than the new mostly Democratic House majority or independent Gov. Bill Walker.
ConocoPhillips announces oil discovery
ConocoPhillips has announced an oil discovery where production could start as early as 2023. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports the site in the Alaska National Petroleum Reserve could yield as much as 100,000 barrels of oil per day. ConocoPhillips Alaska president Joe Marushack said the discovery could lead to thousands of construction jobs as well…