Escaped goat captured after Fairbanks animal control officers seek public’s help
The animal is used to being in a herd and is not a pet, said animal control operations manager Sandy Hill.
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AFN convention to shine a spotlight on ‘good government,’ following year of budget upheaval
The Alaska Federation of Natives annual event, in Fairbanks this year, will mix culture, politics, entertainment and family.
Wolf kills dog near Fairbanks, prompting alert from state
State wildlife officials are warning residents northwest of Fairbanks to protect pets and livestock after a dog was killed.
Fatal stabbing in Eagle occurred as man came to defense of woman, troopers say
A 35-year-old Eagle man was arrested and charged with the second-degree murder of a Fairbanks resident.
Alaska health officials report surge in Fairbanks HIV cases
The Department of Health and Social Services since May has identified six new cases of HIV, the virus that can lead to AIDS.
Unexploded aerial bomb detonated by Fort Wainwright soldiers
Troopers were notified in Fairbanks on Thursday night that an unexploded military round was found at a home off Warner Road.
Girls Scouts council in Fairbanks wins legal skirmish with national organization
Alaska’s highest court ruled that Girls Scouts of the USA didn’t have the authority to raise dues but left other decisions to a lower court.
UAF reindeer herd moved to Delta for increased meat market
“This was an opportunity to help an Alaska Native entity develop a red meat industry,” a UAF official said. Budget cuts and a shifting focus in research were also part of the decision.
Fairbanks school district suspends 6 football assistant coaches
Officials say the coaches were suspended for two years after three athletes were rescued from the bottom of the University of Fairbanks swimming pool July 26.
Fairbanks asks businesses to help pay for transporting public inebriates
The city has received 4,000 calls for the service and has transported 2,000 intoxicated people this year.
Michael Krauss, Alaska linguistics expert, dead at 84
Krauss documented conversations with the last surviving speakers of Eyak, advocated for preserving endangered languages and created a map of Alaska Native languages.
Man charged in Fairbanks cold-case killing pleads not guilty
A Maine man pleaded not guilty in the rape and killing of a young Alaska Native woman more than 25 years ago at a University of Alaska Fairbanks dormitory.
Flood watch issued for Denali National Park and nearby areas
Heavy rain last week caused flooding in Healy and forced closure of the Denali Park road for a day.
Woman dead after apparent assault in Fairbanks, troopers say
Troopers have a suspect in custody, but he has not yet been charged with a crime.
Missile alerts direct Fort Greely residents and workers to take shelter
The Interior Alaska base has declared five so-called “shelter in place” alerts over the past two weeks, apparently in response to North Korean missile test launches.
Man charged in 1993 Fairbanks sex assault and killing pleads not guilty
Steven Downs made his first Alaska court appearance Tuesday.
New coach in place, last student out of hospital after Fairbanks high school football swim incident
Witnesses say students were treading water in the deep end of the pool when “at least one of them” sank to the bottom, according to a UAF spokeswoman.
Fairbanks homeless youth shelter looks for options after budget veto
Marylee Bates, who runs The Door, says the shelter is looking for new ways to raise money.
3 students hospitalized and West Valley football activities canceled after incident at UAF pool
By noon Saturday, one student had been released and the other two remained hospitalized.
College football player from Fairbanks killed in California shooting
Police in Northern California are investigating the killing of Chance Fields-Colbert, who was fatally shot during a teammate’s farewell party.