The shelter operators filed a federal lawsuit against the city and its Equal Rights Commission in August, months after a transgender woman complained to the commission that she was denied entry at the shelter.
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‘Fairbanks Four’ to appeal rejected lawsuit against city and police
Attorney Mike Kramer, who represents two of the men, said the judge should have focused on whether the settlement was voluntary instead of parsing words of the agreement.
Alaska Natives seek stop to cruise line’s use of heavy oil
Carnival says in a statement that the petition is “well-intentioned but misguided.” The company says it treats the Artic as a “special protected zone.”
Walker asks Alaskans to remove his signs after campaign ends
In a statement Friday, Walker said any reserved ad space that can’t be reimbursed will be used to make clear that he has ended his campaign and to thank supporters.
Alaska hit with largest syphilis outbreak in 40 years
The disease in the tertiary stage can damage internal organs and result in death. According to the CDC, most people with untreated syphilis do not develop symptoms of the last stage, it can develop decades after infection. Syphilis can be treated with an antibiotic injection.
People near Fairbanks talk to state officials about arsenic
The water at the Ester fire station tested in excess of 9,000 parts per billion, which meant it was not safe to drink, cook with or bathe in