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Grier Hopkins cements lead in race for Fairbanks Borough mayor

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
A Hopkins will again be in the Fairbanks North Star Borough Mayor’s office.
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Key Fairbanks races too close to call, Juneau ship-free Saturdays scuttled in local elections

Fairbanks Matt Acuña Buxton -
A proposal to ban large cruise ships from visiting Juneau on Saturdays is underwater, according to preliminary election results.
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In race for Fairbanks borough mayor, progressive Grier Hopkins outpaces conservative John Coghill

Fairbanks Matt Acuña Buxton -
It’s not the first time a Coghill and a Hopkins have vied for the same seat.
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Creative Currents: Molding Morel Pottery

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
Heidi Morel didn’t realize that moving to Alaska with a last name the same as a popular wild mushroom would be so good for business.
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Fairbanks schools deserve our support

Commentary Dermot Cole -
This election is also about saving our schools, the quality of which has everything to do with what kind of future Fairbanks will enjoy or endure.
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