Alex Bengel
Reporter/Anchor
Fairbanks, Alaska
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Alex was born and raised in Oregon's Willamette Valley. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and History from the University of Oregon in Eugene in 2013, and moved to Fairbanks, Alaska in 2015. Since then, he spent a year working in Washington, D.C. before moving back to Fairbanks. He served with the AmeriCorps VISTA program for 3 years.
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Showcasing 101 summer fun adventures and activities to explore in Interior Alaska.
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The first interview will take place on June 12, with the series wrapping up on August 7.
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Fairbanks resident Lizzie Hartman competes on MasterChef Season 13.
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On May 30, Fairbanks Police responded to a fire alarm at the facility.
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UAF's Music in the Garden series is Thursday nights at the Georgeson Botanical Garden.
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When the work is finished, Tanana Lakes will be better able to handle the demand seen at the park throughout the year.
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Potential spies tried to gain access to U.S. military bases in Alaska, including Fort Wainwright.
There are still available spaces in many of the camps that began on May 22 and run through August 11.
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Music artists Andy Grammer and Frankie Ballard are scheduled to perform this year, with the 11th Airborne Division Band performing the national anthem.
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Despite dismal conditions outside, members of the community came out to the Centennial Center to pay their respects to the fallen.
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The current system, called TACS, has been in use for nearly 30 years and is outdated.
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The police determined that the item reported as an explosive device was not real.
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The counter will open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., then reopen at 11:30 a.m. and stay available until 5:00 p.m.
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Kathleen Hicks goal was to hear from the soldiers serving in Alaska about life on base in the 49th state.
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Patients have safer, less invasive surgical treatments available to them thanks to ongoing innovation.
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The Trooper Gabe Rich and Trooper Scott Johnson Memorial Park saw law enforcement officers, soldiers, and community leaders gather to pay tribute to the fallen.
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Wedgewood Resort in Fairbanks hosted the Fairbanks Symposium on Opioids from May 16 to 18.
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Three Alaskans from the Interior were honored on Tuesday, May 16 by Alaska's First Lady, Rose Dunleavy.
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The blaze originated in a food truck behind the building, before spreading to the roof of the main structure.
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Facing the need to cut or reduce services, the borough is looking for community feedback.
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The four-story building will house 252 single soldiers.
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This year’s break-up season shows above-average flood potential.
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The classic musical takes the audience back to a small village in Eastern Europe in the early 20th century.
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When it comes to alcohol, moderation is key to good health.
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An incident involving an all-terrain vehicle in Fairbanks has left one minor dead and another in custody.
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The project included new flooring and paint, and windows that trap in heat better.
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71 years after its triumphant debut, and after decades of neglect, the Polaris Building’s demolition is imminent.
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The Hap Ryder Riverfront Theatre is hosting a series of short plays written by Alaskan authors.
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Employee shortages are seen in maintenance staff, electricians and plumbers at FAI.
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While stops along Aurora Drive have been closed due to the Noyes Slough bridge replacement a new stop is being added.
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Young served for 49 years as Alaska’s sole legislator in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Recipients were nominated by people in the community, and were categorized by type of business or organization and number of employees.
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Volunteers prepare thousands of boxes in preparation for packing up the Noel Wien Library.
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The event is meant to honor the volunteerism, care-giving, and dedication of seniors 60 and older in the Fairbanks community.
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“It impacts, really, every corner of this building, and that’s the reason why we just can’t remain open. It would be dangerous.” explains Library Director Melissa Harter.
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Fort Wainwright works with the FNSB to host an event at Pioneer Park’s Civic Center on Saturday, April 15.
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The two-day event, put on by the Community Health Improvement Group, is called “Fairbanks at 50 Plus: The Art and Science of Aging.”
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The new sign is designed to highlight the 11th Airborne Division, currently the fort’s most prominent tenant.
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“Almost, Maine” marks the Fairbanks Drama Association's final mainstage production of its 2022-2023 season.
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The task force's plan is to make childcare in Alaska more available and affordable.
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The proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Comprehensive Operating Budget for the Fairbanks North Star Borough stands at just over $188 million.
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Interior Alaska plays host to military personnel from around the state, the country, and the world.
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The City of Fairbanks has again fallen victim to a hoax concerning an active shooter in a local school.
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“I think it’s very different than what’s been out there so far, and it’s exciting,” said actor Misty Nickoli.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough is accepting nominations for the Family Friendly Workplace awards.
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The bill has been referred to the Senate Finance Committee.
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The closure began Monday, March 27 and is expected to continue until the end of October.
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The annual Go Red Luncheon, now in its 20th year, brings together businesses and organizations to raise support for healthy living.
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The show features well-known villains from Disney’s past, including Maleficent, Jafar, and Cruella Devil.
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DOT is holding an open house session at Randy Smith Middle School for residents to learn more about the project.
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