Air Force officer cycling in Interior Alaska struck and killed by vehicle
Maj. Michael “Cal” Gentry, 37, based at Eielson Air Force Base, died at the scene on the Steese Highway north of Fairbanks.
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Infamous ‘Into the Wild’ bus will likely end up in UA Museum of the North in Fairbanks
The bus was airlifted last month from its previous location near the boundary of Denali National Park.
2 die in collision near Fairbanks when speeding driver loses control while passing, troopers say
A 67-year-old man from Wisconsin and a 65-year-old woman from New York died in the head-on collision.
Rapid spread of coronavirus in Fairbanks prompts area mayors to encourage use of masks
The rate of positive tests in the Interior Alaska city was 14% Wednesday, far above the statewide rate of 1.85%, state officials say.
Alaska Pioneer Homes to resume limited family visitations, after months of isolation
The purpose of reopening is to reduce feelings of loneliness, helplessness and boredom that elders are experiencing, the state said.
After reports of long delays, Alaska officials say they’ve made fixes to ensure faster COVID-19 airport test results
“We were still working out some of the kinks in our process,” said Tessa Walker Linderman, a state official, acknowledging that there had been “significant delays” during the first few weeks of the new travel policy.
Fairbanks health workers test positive for COVID-19 as Interior Alaska numbers increase
The region's confirmed coronavirus count logged zero new cases for more than a month. That changed a little over a week ago.
Cloudier weather expected to calm fire north of Fairbanks that threatened homes over the weekend
A subdivision was placed on a low-level evacuation notice Saturday and Sunday as the fire continued. More than 130 firefighters were on scene Sunday.
Wildfire crosses Dalton Highway near Yukon River, causing heavy smoke and possible delays for drivers
The Isom Creek Fire had spread to more than 7,500 acres Wednesday and was about 10% contained, according to the forestry division.
Man arrested in Fairbanks charged with vandalism spree in downtown Sioux Falls, S.D.
Brady Alexander Jackson was in Sioux Falls to buy a dog and had lived there before moving to Alaska, according to the warrant.
Fairbanks man dies in boating accident on Chena River
Searchers found the body of 64-year-old Christopher Hight after he and another man went missing, troopers said.
Fisherman swept away in Tanana River while trying to rescue his dog
The dog made it back to shore but the 22-year-old Salcha man was last seen about 50 yards from shore near Fairbanks.
Big transfer of F-35 fighter squadrons to Fairbanks base is underway
Eielson Air Force Base expects to receive 54 jets and an additional 1,300 personnel by December 2021.
Maine man’s Fairbanks murder cold case stalls in court due to pandemic
Hearings scheduled to start this week on motions filed in the case of a Maine man charged with killing and sexually assaulting a former student at UAF in 1993 have been postponed.
Fairbanks sees 2nd COVID-19 death as Alaska’s latest coronavirus tally grows by 11 cases
In Anchorage, a person who tested positive for COVID-19 is staying in isolation at the Dempsey Anderson Ice Arena.
5-year-old Fairbanks girl is serious about keeping people safe during the coronavirus pandemic
Nova Knight’s YouTube video has been viewed more than 18,000 times and drawn the praise of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Fairbanks death is first tied to COVID-19 in Interior Alaska; confirmed cases rise to 171 statewide
An Anchor Point resident died of COVID-19 while out of state, bringing the total number of Alaskans who have died from the illness to five.
Third resident tests positive for COVID-19 at Fairbanks care facility
A woman over the age of 90 is doing “very well” after testing positive, officials said.
Alaska surpasses 100 confirmed coronavirus cases, including one at Fairbanks care facility
The positive test result for a Denali Center resident in Fairbanks has prompted all staff and residents there to get tested for COVID-19, officials said.
Another positive COVID-19 case announced in Fairbanks
A Tanana Chiefs Conference patient has tested positive for the coronavirus at the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center.