By Rob Stapleton, Alaska Journal of Commerce, Anchorage Mar. 9--A proposed uranium mine near the Norton Sound village of Elim has jolted locals into holding a demonstration there during the Iditarod Dog Sled Race.

By Bruce Siceloff, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C. Feb. 14--Some Research Triangle Park workers are unhappy that a planned toll road through RTP will add extra miles, money and minutes to their daily commute.

By Jim Nesbitt, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C. Aug. 14--RALEIGH -- Proponents of a turnpike through western and southern Wake County fear the support they've forged may melt in the heat of rekindled cross-county jealousy now that the $850 million project has been stalled.

By The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C. Aug. 13--Tar Heels driven to escape summer's heat via a northbound road trip know they'd better keep some quarters and dollar bills handy. Every East Coast state north of us (except Connecticut) imposes tolls on at least a few roads and bridges.

By Jim Nesbitt, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C. Aug. 4--RALEIGH -- The legislature's failure to provide a $20 million-a-year stake in a Wake County toll road is forcing the N.C.