North Pole NewsLocal news for North Pole, AK continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Cruise ships dispute discharge rules- June 16, 2008 The tour begins in places cruise-ship passengers never see: the sewage treatment room at the bottom of the hull, the garbage room where crewmen sort paper and plastic amid the unmistakable smell of landfill.http://www.topix.net/city/north-pole-ak/2008/06/cruise-ships-dispute-discharge-rules?fromr... Fairbanks energy rally draws hundreds- June 15, 2008 Photo by John Wagner About 800 Fairbanks area residents sent a strong message to legislators from around Alaska that energy prices are out of control - and that they expect the state's leadership to do ...http://www.topix.net/city/north-pole-ak/2008/06/fairbanks-energy-rally-draws-hundreds?from... State denies refinery price break without more info- June 13, 2008 High costs and low margins have led owners of Alaska's largest oil refinery to seek price breaks from the state, but Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Tom Irwin said he is unwilling to negotiate ...http://www.topix.net/city/north-pole-ak/2008/06/state-denies-refinery-price-break-without-... "Hot button" issues on gas pipeline emerge in second day of special session- June 12, 2008 Veto override of governor's budget cuts unlikely Legislators may not wrap up TransCanada license until mid-July Hearings begin at 10 a.m. today in Juneau Special session on AGIA starts today Lawmakers should ...http://www.topix.net/city/north-pole-ak/2008/06/hot-button-issues-on-gas-pipeline-emerge-i... Alaskan leads Valdez Halibut Derby- June 10, 2008 Published: June 9th, 2008 12:18 PM Last Modified: June 9th, 2008 12:18 PM An Alaskan who'd never been halibut fishing before is the new leader of the Valdez Halibut Derby.http://www.topix.net/city/north-pole-ak/2008/06/alaskan-leads-valdez-halibut-derby?fromrss... |