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3 hrs ago | Alaska Journal of Commerce

Begich pays Fairbanks supporters a visit

Before he leaves for Washington D.C. next month to become Alaska's new senator, Mark Begich visited supporters in Fairbanks.

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Related Topix: Anchorage Metro, Anchorage, AK

12 hrs ago | Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

newsminer.com Fairbanks seeks extra road money

Transportation officials in Fairbanks asked the state this week to boost the allowance they get each year for roadway projects.

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Wed Dec 03, 2008

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Photographer sets out to record Fairbanks history that is fast slipping away

It never made the pages of Architectural Digest, but the house that once graced a prominent spot along Farmers Loop occupies an important spot in the twisted history of building on permafrost.

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Related Topix: Libraries

Mon Dec 01, 2008

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Big Ray's Surplus Store, c. 1955, Fairbanks.

"Every week we get asked at least once, - So who was Big Ray?'" Monty Rostad, owner-partner of Fairbanks Big Ray's Classic Alaska clothing store, grinned.

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Related Topix: Alaska, Kenai, AK, Sport, Drama, Comedy Movies, College, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Geology, Science

Sat Nov 29, 2008

Platts

Fairbanks utility puts LNG supply terminal on hold

With a number of pipeline proposals competing to bring North Slope gas to market, a Fairbanks, Alaska, utility has opted to put its own project for a dedicated liquefied natural gas terminal on hold.

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Related Topix: Alaska, Prudhoe Bay, AK

Thu Nov 27, 2008

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Looking Back in Fairbanks - Nov. 24

Nov. 24, 1998 a ' Alaska State Troopers are looking for a woman whom friends and family fear may be in desperate need of help.

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Tue Nov 25, 2008

Anchorage Daily News

Rep. Kelly remains 1 vote ahead of challenger in Fairbanks

The final vote is in - and state Rep. Mike Kelly is still one vote ahead of his rival.

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Related Topix: US News

Mon Nov 24, 2008

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Two injured in vehicle accident at busy Fairbanks intersection

A traffic accident north of the city sent two people to the hospital and knocked out a major traffic signal early this morning, according to officials.

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Related Topix: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Sun Nov 23, 2008

Anchorage Daily News

New Chena River bridge means end of Fairbanks landmark

A wrecking ball is in store for a Fairbanks landmark. The Samson Hardware building, built in 1903, will be vacated in January to make way for another bridge over the Chena River, which runs through downtown ...

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Fri Nov 21, 2008

Anchorage Daily News

League asks state to expand power subsidy

The nonprofit association representing Alaska cities, villages and boroughs is urging the state to expand state subsidies that lower the high cost of electricity in rural areas.

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Related Topix: Ketchikan, AK, Anchorage Metro, Juneau, AK, Anchorage, AK

Thu Nov 20, 2008

WBT-AM Charlotte

News Story: Activists say tobacco settlement is being wasted

In this file photo, provided by Fisher Photography, Fairbanks, the entrance to the newly remodeled University of Alaska Museum of the North in Fairbanks, Alaska is shown.

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Related Topix: Photography, Arts, Smoking, Medicine, Health, Family, Kids

Alaska Journal of Commerce

81-year-old man charged with dealing pills

Law enforcement authorities in Fairbanks say they've arrested an 81-year-old man who illegally sold powerful prescription pain relievers.

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Related Topix: OxyContin, Roxicodone, Oxycodone (generic), Medicine, Medication

Wed Nov 19, 2008

KTVF Fairbanks

Fairbanks man charged with defrauding hospital

A Fairbanks man has been charged with defrauding Fairbanks Memorial Hospital out of more than $9,000 worth of services and prescription drugs.

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Tue Nov 18, 2008

Alaska Journal of Commerce

Fairbanks woman sentenced in cocaine conspiracy

A 37-year-old Fairbanks woman convicted of trying to obtain $1.6 million in cocaine was sentenced to more than seven years in prison.

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Related Topix: Anchorage Metro, Anchorage, AK, North Pole, AK

Mon Nov 17, 2008

Alaska Journal of Commerce

Work being done on Tanana River levee

Fairbanks is paying more this year to clean up the Tanana River levee than it has in the previous two decades combined.

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Related Topix: FEMA, US News, Natural Disasters, Flood

Sat Nov 15, 2008

KTVA Anchorage

Fairbanks Man killed in highway crash

A Fairbanks man has died in a crash on the Parks Highway and two others were hurt.

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Related Topix: Cantwell, AK, Palmer, AK

Fri Nov 14, 2008

Anchorage Daily News

Vote tally trend favors Begich

SENATE RACE: With Stevens strongholds still uncounted, leader isn't celebrating yet.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Ted Stevens, US News, US Senate, Republican, Alaska, Anchorage, AK

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Fairbanks winter bird count helps biologists track populations, movements

For Nancy Gigliotti, the Fairbanks FeederCount is just another way to keep tabs on her "customers," as she calls the birds that visit her feeders each day throughout the winter.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Bird Watching

Wed Nov 12, 2008

KFQD-AM Anchorage

Alaska Air jet makes emergency landing

Submitted by Billy Hackett on Wed, 11/12/2008 - 05:57. Alaska Airlines is investigating the cause of an engine problem in one of its newer planes that led to an emergency landing.

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Related Topix: Anchorage Metro, Anchorage, AK

Tue Nov 11, 2008

Alaska Journal of Commerce

New bridge means end for Fairbanks landmark

A wrecking ball is in store for a Fairbanks landmark. The Samson Hardware building, built in 1903, will be vacated in January to make way for another bridge over the Chena River, which runs through downtown ...

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Fairbanks, Alaska is located in Fairbanks North Star County. Zip codes in Fairbanks, AK include 99709, 99712, and 99708.

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