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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Updated: 41 minutes ago
|By Alex Bengel
Showcasing 101 summer fun adventures and activities to explore in Interior Alaska.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 6:12 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
The first interview will take place on June 12, with the series wrapping up on August 7.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 10:44 AM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
Fairbanks resident Lizzie Hartman competes on MasterChef Season 13.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 5:19 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
On May 30, Fairbanks Police responded to a fire alarm at the facility.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 8:50 AM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
UAF's Music in the Garden series is Thursday nights at the Georgeson Botanical Garden.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 9:55 AM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
When the work is finished, Tanana Lakes will be better able to handle the demand seen at the park throughout the year.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 8:28 AM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
Potential spies tried to gain access to U.S. military bases in Alaska, including Fort Wainwright.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 9:10 AM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
There are still available spaces in many of the camps that began on May 22 and run through August 11.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 5:34 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
Music artists Andy Grammer and Frankie Ballard are scheduled to perform this year, with the 11th Airborne Division Band performing the national anthem.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 6:12 AM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
Despite dismal conditions outside, members of the community came out to the Centennial Center to pay their respects to the fallen.
Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 8:54 AM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
The current system, called TACS, has been in use for nearly 30 years and is outdated.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:56 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
The police determined that the item reported as an explosive device was not real.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:52 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
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.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 3:12 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
Kathleen Hicks goal was to hear from the soldiers serving in Alaska about life on base in the 49th state.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 5:06 PM AKDT
|By Deb Balzer and Alex Bengel
Patients have safer, less invasive surgical treatments available to them thanks to ongoing innovation.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 8:39 AM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
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.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 5:53 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
Wedgewood Resort in Fairbanks hosted the Fairbanks Symposium on Opioids from May 16 to 18.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 5:25 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
Three Alaskans from the Interior were honored on Tuesday, May 16 by Alaska's First Lady, Rose Dunleavy.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:46 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
The blaze originated in a food truck behind the building, before spreading to the roof of the main structure.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:39 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
Facing the need to cut or reduce services, the borough is looking for community feedback.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 9:00 AM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
The four-story building will house 252 single soldiers.
Updated: May. 13, 2023 at 12:49 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
This year’s break-up season shows above-average flood potential.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 8:30 AM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
The classic musical takes the audience back to a small village in Eastern Europe in the early 20th century.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 7:10 PM AKDT
|By Marty Velasco Hames and Alex Bengel
When it comes to alcohol, moderation is key to good health.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 5:23 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
An incident involving an all-terrain vehicle in Fairbanks has left one minor dead and another in custody.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 5:43 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
The project included new flooring and paint, and windows that trap in heat better.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2023 at 10:47 AM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
71 years after its triumphant debut, and after decades of neglect, the Polaris Building’s demolition is imminent.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 2:47 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
The Hap Ryder Riverfront Theatre is hosting a series of short plays written by Alaskan authors.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 11:05 AM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
Employee shortages are seen in maintenance staff, electricians and plumbers at FAI.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 8:25 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
While stops along Aurora Drive have been closed due to the Noyes Slough bridge replacement a new stop is being added.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 8:23 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
Young served for 49 years as Alaska’s sole legislator in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 5:13 AM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
Recipients were nominated by people in the community, and were categorized by type of business or organization and number of employees.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 10:33 AM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
Volunteers prepare thousands of boxes in preparation for packing up the Noel Wien Library.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 4:15 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
The event is meant to honor the volunteerism, care-giving, and dedication of seniors 60 and older in the Fairbanks community.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 5:10 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
“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.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 9:12 AM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
Fort Wainwright works with the FNSB to host an event at Pioneer Park’s Civic Center on Saturday, April 15.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2023 at 2:36 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
The two-day event, put on by the Community Health Improvement Group, is called “Fairbanks at 50 Plus: The Art and Science of Aging.”
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 4:31 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
The new sign is designed to highlight the 11th Airborne Division, currently the fort’s most prominent tenant.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 9:20 AM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
“Almost, Maine” marks the Fairbanks Drama Association's final mainstage production of its 2022-2023 season.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 5:11 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
The task force's plan is to make childcare in Alaska more available and affordable.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 8:51 AM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
The proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Comprehensive Operating Budget for the Fairbanks North Star Borough stands at just over $188 million.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 8:40 AM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
Interior Alaska plays host to military personnel from around the state, the country, and the world.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 8:57 AM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
The City of Fairbanks has again fallen victim to a hoax concerning an active shooter in a local school.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2023 at 1:45 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
“I think it’s very different than what’s been out there so far, and it’s exciting,” said actor Misty Nickoli.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 8:50 AM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
The Fairbanks North Star Borough is accepting nominations for the Family Friendly Workplace awards.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 5:00 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
The bill has been referred to the Senate Finance Committee.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 9:23 AM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
The closure began Monday, March 27 and is expected to continue until the end of October.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 12:24 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
The annual Go Red Luncheon, now in its 20th year, brings together businesses and organizations to raise support for healthy living.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 2:27 PM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
The show features well-known villains from Disney’s past, including Maleficent, Jafar, and Cruella Devil.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:04 AM AKDT
|By Alex Bengel
DOT is holding an open house session at Randy Smith Middle School for residents to learn more about the project.