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.
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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.
Fairbanks-area residents face new controls on pollution from heat sources
The draft rules made public by the state are expected to result in additional bans on burning wood and coal in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, as well as higher fuel oil and electric bills.
Troopers seek Fairbanks man suspected of killing 69-year-old woman
Patrick Marsh, 25, is also believed to have stolen her Jeep Cherokee.
Man caught in sex assault in entryway of Fairbanks police headquarters
Police said an emergency dispatcher saw the attack over surveillance cameras and sounded an alarm.
North Pole man sentenced to 90 years for killing 4-year-old son
The boy was found dead at home in May 2015. He was covered in bruises and had severe burns on his face and neck.
Fairbanks will allow use of marijuana in certain retail outlets
A city law had previously banned public marijuana consumption even if it was allowed by Alaska law.
Fairbanks woman dies in rollover crash
A witness told troopers the car went off an embankment near Mile 7.5 Steese Highway.
Anchorage School District cancels after-school activities due to slick roads
Another round of snow was hitting Southcentral on Monday amid National Weather Service warnings of wintry conditions and winds across Alaska.
Thieves steal trail maintenance equipment from UAF
The theft included two generators, two chainsaws, a pole saw, working lights from a snowmachine, trail maintenance hand tools, and the keys to a university truck.
Thieves steal tools from home being built for family of slain Fairbanks officer
Tools valued at $5,000 that were stored at a home under construction for the family of Sgt. Allen Brandt were stolen overnight Tuesday
Advocates call on Fairbanks school district to address bullying in wake of bathroom incident
Multiple people spoke at a school board meeting, criticizing the district’s handling of the incident.
Man set to be extradited by Maine in decades-old Alaska cold case is likely to seek delay
Steven Downs, 44, will likely challenge the governor’s warrant as he seeks additional time to get his personal and legal affairs in order for his eventual extradition to Alaska for trial, defense attorney James Howaniec said Thursday.
Jury finds man guilty of murder in shooting of Fairbanks police officer
Sgt. Allen Brandt died after surgery to remove shrapnel that penetrated an eye during the shooting.
Fairbanks jurors hear rap song recorded by man accused of killing police officer
Prosecutors say the lyrics give a motive for the shooting.
Man dies in bulldozer accident in Interior Alaska
Robert Appleford was hauling housing to a remote mining claim, troopers said.
Fairbanks residents voice opinions on Dunleavy budget in House community meeting
Public testimony lasted more than four hours, with the vast majority of speakers opposing the governor’s proposed budget cuts.
State drops charges against official who damaged car
The state has dismissed criminal charges filed last summer against the coordinator of Village Public Safety Officers for interior Alaska.
US Rep. Young asks Army for inquiry into suicides at Fort Wainwright
Alaska Congressman Don Young has asked the Army surgeon general to send a team to analyze issues including the fort’s mental health services.