The park’s proposal would eliminate overlap of state spring wolf hunting and bear baiting seasons along the park’s northeast boundary.
Interior
UAF engineering chases sparse funding, looks to private sector
With Conoco-Phillips’ $500,000 donation, UAF’s engineering building has attracted $1 million in private gifts. It’s still just a fraction of the funding needed to finish the $122 million project.
Fairbanks marijuana club treading carefully forward
Marijuana clubs are not currently covered by local or state regulations, which are focused on commercial marijuana cultivation, processing, testing and retail sale.
After 15 years of closure, Interior village school seeks teacher
The village of Rampart is looking for a teacher. The school re-opened earlier this year after being shuttered 15 years ago. The first Chief and Administrator said temporary teachers sent by the district don’t have the skills village kids need. Floyd Green became first Chief and Administrator of the Rampart Village Council in 2013. He…
Police chief apologizes for comments doubting Fairbanks Fours’ innocence
Fairbanks Police Chief Randall Aragon said that the state didn’t agree to the settlement because the men were innocent, but instead because of political pressure.
Supporters raise $7k for recently released Fairbanks Four
The money from the fundraiser will be deposited in a bank account for the Fairbanks Four. Another fundraiser for the men is being hosted online.
Alaska Innocence Project nets first big victory with Fairbanks Four
The outcome is a big win for the Alaska Innocence Project. Executive director Bill Oberly has spent the past six years trying to free the men.
Interior Energy Project loses GVEA business to Petro Star
Golden Valley Electric Association is favoring oil over natural gas to fuel large generators in North Pole. The move reduces the utility’s role as an anchor tenant for the state-backed Interior Energy Project.
Fairbanks Four indictments and convictions thrown out, men walk free
A Fairbanks judge has dismissed the indictments and convictions of four men who have served 18 years in jail for a murder they say they did not commit.
Village of Beaver narrowly keeps its school, for now
The Yukon Flats Village will continue operating the school at a reduced level, at least through next May.