NASA reconnaissance aircraft begins Arctic science flights out of Alaska
FAIRBANKS — A civilian version of the U-2 jet began reconnaissance flights across Alaska and the Arctic Ocean this week,
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Author: Dermot Cole, Alaska Dispatch
Fort Greely, Alaska may get new missiles
FAIRBANKS — While the successful missile test over the Pacific Sunday increases the likelihood for a $1 billion addition of
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ExxonMobil has high expectations for Point Thomson oil production in Alaskan Arctic
FAIRBANKS — An ExxonMobil executive said Tuesday the company is on schedule to begin shipping about 10,000 barrels of oil
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Gas line construction could cut Alaska oil tax revenues by hundreds of millions
FAIRBANKS — State oil income could drop anywhere from $250 million to $375 million a year during gas pipeline construction,
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Petro Star says Alaska refiners face crippling economic challenges
FAIRBANKS — Other than the cost of crude oil, the biggest expense for three refineries along the trans-Alaska pipeline is
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Thousands gather for Arctic Winter Games in Alaska
FAIRBANKS — About 2,000 young athletes from around the circumpolar north, along with thousands of supporters and volunteers, kicked off
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Alaska group hopes to end fetal alcohol syndrome
FAIRBANKS — It’s one of the more persistent yet preventable afflictions in Alaska. Every year hundreds of babies are born
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As temperatures plunge, thousands still without power in rural Fairbanks, Alaska
FAIRBANKS — With temperatures expected to drop near zero Friday night, thousands of residents in outlying areas without power will
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Alaska youth call on leaders to address abuse, suicide
FAIRBANKS — The children in the 4-H Club in Tanana make this promise: “I pledge to live, honor and protect
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Relief in North Pole, Alaska after Air Force F-16 decision
North Pole Mayor Bryce Ward said there’s a palpable feeling of relief in his community and across the Fairbanks-North Star
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