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Fairbanks and Southeast Alaska
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Area Info
The Alaska Panhandle, sometimes referred to as Southeast Alaska, is the southeastern portion of the coast of the U.S. state of Alaska, which lies just west of the northern half of the Canadian province of British Columbia. The majority of the panhandle's area is part of the Tongass National Forest, the U.S.'s largest national forest. In many places, the international border runs along the crest of the Boundary Ranges of the Coast Mountains.The Alaska Panhandle is the northern terminus of the Inside Passage a protected waterway of convoluted passages between islands and fjords, beginning in Puget Sound in Washington state. This was an important travel corridor for native canoeists, as well as gold-rush steam ships, and in modern times is an important route for ferries and cruise ships. The Panhandle has a land area of 91,008.18 km2 (35,138.46 square miles), comprised of four entire boroughs and three census areas, in addition to the part of Yakutat Borough lying east of 141° West longitude. Although it has only 6.14 percent of Alaska's land area, it is larger than the state of Maine, and almost as large as the state of Indiana. The 2000 census population of the Panhandle was 72,954 inhabitants, about 42 percent of whom were concentrated in the city of Juneau.
Articles
Staying Safe in a Scary World
Many of today's seniors enjoyed an era where they weren't overly concerned about locking their doors and windows. They were even farther away from a time where they had to exercise genuine caution when talking on the phone or reading their email. Even the Read more...
Local News from Fairbanks Daily News-Miner via Yahoo! News
SUMMER'S COMIN' TO FAIRBANKS, AGAIN!
Mar 21, 2010 9:49 am
Ahhhhhh- I breath a sigh of relief. I've made it through another Fairbanks winter. I know... there's still snow on the ground, and it's still dropping below zero...
Mar 21, 2010 8:19 am
Letter to the editor March 18, 2010 To the editor: I have just read about Judge McCay from Anchorage being publicly reprimanded for a DUI. Just like most people, I see drinking and driving as ...
Egil Ellis races to Open North American lead
Mar 21, 2010 8:04 am
A familiar face is in a familiar place atop the GCI Open North American Sled Dog Race leaderboard. Nine-time champion Egil Ellis of Willow moved to the top of the heap Saturday, but there will be ...
Nanooks playoff fate will be determined today
Mar 21, 2010 8:04 am
The Alaska Nanooks will know for sure this morning whether theyre headed to the NCAA Division I Hockey Tournament for the first time in their 30-year history, but all indications Saturday evening ...
How much of a state subsidy would be needed for cheap gas?
Mar 21, 2010 7:49 am
The state Legislature should appropriate money immediately to start building either a large-scale pipeline to Valdez or a bullet line from the North Slope to the Kenai Peninsula, former Sen. Ted St...
Mar 21, 2010 7:49 am
The Public Safety Report is compiled from criminal complaints filed in state and federal courts, as well as some police blotter information, trooper dispatches, fire department reports and intervie...
Final Interior musher finishes Iditarod
Mar 21, 2010 7:49 am
NOME The final Interior musher of the 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race has crossed the finish line. Dave DeCaro, 27, of Denali Park, finished the Iditarod at 12:19 p.m. Saturday in 51st place. ...
Parry, Schnurr win skiathon at UAF
Mar 21, 2010 7:34 am
Alaska Nanooks John Parry and Theresia Schnurr led the way in Saturdays Skiathon on the University of Alaska Fairbanks West Ridge Ski Trails. More than 75 skiers entered the race (32 women and 44...
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - The voice of Interior Alaska since 1903
Mar 21, 2010 5:49 am
Sean M. Jeffers, 24, appears for arraignment via video teleconference Saturday afternoon, March 20, 2010, from Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - The voice of Interior Alaska since 1903
Mar 21, 2010 5:49 am
Stylists shave the heads of local firefighters during the annual St. Baldrick's Day fundraiser on Saturday evening, March 20, 2010, at the Pioneer Park Civic Center.
Local News from KTVF Fairbanks via Yahoo! News
Mar 20, 2010 2:00 pm
The Coast Guard is investigating an engine room fire that caused heavy damage and spread to other engineering compartments on a 286-foot fishing vessel.
AK flags at half-staff to honor fallen soldier
Mar 20, 2010 2:00 pm
Alaska's governor is ordering flags flown at half-staff in honor of a 23-year-old Army ranger who was fatally wounded in Afghanistan.
Legislators weigh study of mine permitting
Mar 20, 2010 2:00 pm
Lawmakers are weighing whether to commission an independent study of Alaska's permitting standards and environmental safeguards, to help address concerns about a potentially world-class copper and gol...
Parnell wants tax reduction on cruise passengers
Mar 19, 2010 10:01 pm
Gov. Sean Parnell is proposing a state tax on cruise ship passengers be cut to help an industry that says the cost of doing business in Alaska is too high.
ConocoPhillips names new head of Alaska operations
Mar 19, 2010 10:01 pm
ConocoPhillips has named a new president of its Alaska operations.
State, union reach tentative agreement
Mar 19, 2010 10:01 pm
Labor, trade and craft workers are set to vote on a tentative three-year agreement with the state.
Anchorage man shoots neighbor's Chihuahua
Mar 19, 2010 10:01 pm
Police say an Anchorage man shot and killed his neighbor's 10-year-old Chihuahua this week, escalating a long-standing dispute over roaming dogs.
EcoTrust sells its first carbon credits
Mar 19, 2010 10:00 pm
A for-profit subsidiary of Portland-based EcoTrust has sold its first carbon credits from Washington forest land it owns.
Gov wants to work with McGuire on bullet line bill
Mar 19, 2010 10:00 pm
Gov. Sean Parnell says a bill aimed at building an in-state natural gas pipeline quickly is heading in the right direction.
Corporate campaigning bill blocked in House
Mar 19, 2010 10:00 pm
State Rep. Jay Ramras says he's blocking a House bill aimed at strengthening disclosure requirements for corporations and unions engaged in political campaigning.
