Red flag wildfire warning issued for much of Alaska; smoke chokes Fairbanks
Forecasters expect thunderstorms to form along mountain ranges through Friday, bringing lightning that may ignite new fires.
Fairbanks
Fairbanks meeting on Dunleavy budget vetoes draws hundreds of people
State representatives from Fairbanks and Dillingham heard testimony from more than 80 residents throughout the evening.
Fairbanks borough mayor declares Shovel Creek wildfire a disaster emergency
About 52 residences have been evacuated and more are expected to be placed on alert, officials said.
Some Fairbanks residents told to evacuate amid wildfire
Two subdivisions northwest of Fairbanks were under evacuation orders as of Sunday afternoon.
Man with machete threatens people in Fairbanks playground
The man was detained by police after witnesses said he had a machete in his bag and was threatening people, including children.
Wildfire danger high from Anchorage to Fairbanks, and Alaska firefighting resources are stretched thin
Anchorage and Mat-Su halted open burning, and a Fairbanks-area fire prompted an evacuation readiness alert.
University of Alaska Fairbanks will require freshmen to live on campus
Studies indicate students who spent their first year living on campus had higher success rates, said a spokeswoman.
Fairbanks mayor acts to limit online property tax database searches
The mayor of the Fairbanks North Star Borough has removed the ability of individuals to search by name an online public property tax database.
Fairbanks pickup driver strikes sign, carries it for miles
Witnesses said the man’s truck struck two signs near a liquor store, and with one still attached, fled north out of the city.
Emergency responders pull man’s body from Fairbanks lake
Fairbanks television station KTVF reports the man was a foreign national who may have been visiting Fairbanks.
Man killed, trooper injured in shooting at Fairbanks home
Shawn Ray Wilson, 48, of Fairbanks pulled out a weapon as troopers attempted to take him into custody about 5 a.m., troopers said.
Troopers search for Eagle River woman reported missing near Fairbanks
Shanna Oman, 39, was last seen June 3 at a residence off McGrath Road.
Wildlife officials warn of disease in Interior Alaska hares that can spread to pets, people
Tularemia can be transmitted to pets that mouth or catch sick hares. People can become infected by handling hares or coming into contact with an infected pet’s saliva.
Fairbanks company suspends compost sales over PFAS contaminant concerns
While there is no official guidance on safe levels of PFAS in compost, Tiffany Van Horn, vice president of Golden Heart Utilities, said the company is erring on the side of caution.
Fairbanks motorcyclist dies in crash
A witness told troopers that Alexander Holder was traveling at high speed on the Old Steese Highway when he lost control and drove into trees. He was ejected into a creek.
Tests of new UAF power plant draw noise complaints from neighbors
The University of Alaska Fairbanks did not anticipate the level of noise or that testing would last several hours, a spokeswoman said.
Fairbanks man sentenced to 45 years for home-invasion murder
Steven John Hartman was convicted of killing 57-year-old Ron McKnight at McKnight’s home.
Man suspected of killing 69-year-old woman arrested in Fairbanks
Patrick Marsh was wanted in the death of Trisha Pearson, who was found dead in her Fairbanks home early Monday, troopers said.
Maine man charged in Alaska cold-case killing drops extradition fight
Stephen Downs’ lawyer, James Howaniec, says Downs maintains his innocence and will fight the case in Alaska.
Some Alaska GPS users may notice problems this month. Here’s why.
Pilots will be most affected by signal jamming during military exercises at Eielson Air Force Base in the Interior.