Julie Swisher
Weather Anchor
Fairbanks, Alaska
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Julie Swisher is a weather anchor for CBS News 13 and has been a part of the team since 2018. Since then she has also worked as a multi-media journalist covering stories from health to fire, and entertainment in the Fairbanks community among other stories. Prior to working as a Weather Anchor, she has worked as a Wildland Fire Fighter and a Certified Nursing Assistant. She grew up in North Pole, Alaska and is a “Sourdough” Alaskan. She enjoys reporting on the important events in the weather as well as in the community she lives in. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her two children, gardening, skiing, and cooking.
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By Julie Swisher and Caden Wassmann
Jamison Gallion will serve 24 years in prison with possibility of release in 2037.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 4:29 PM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
Weather Update for the Middle Tanana Valley: Tuesday, Jan. 31 through Friday, Feb. 3.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 4:20 PM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
Highlights on North Pole Community Chamber of Commerce
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 12:52 PM AKST
|By Julie Swisher and KTVF Staff Reporter
A sentencing hearing for the man found guilty of setting several buildings and homes on fire in the Two Rivers area began on Monday, Jan. 23
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 3:10 PM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
Colonel David Berkland gives updates on Eielson Air Force Base current and upcoming events for 2023.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 9:13 AM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
Blood Bank of Alaska celebrates Blood Donor Month
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 5:22 PM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
Attorneys offer free legal help on MLK Day
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 10:47 AM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
A heartwarming story, leaving one North Pole man heartbroken at the airport.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 8:48 AM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
Law enforcement is recognized on National Appreciation Day.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 4:57 PM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
Alaska Agrees to $21.5 Million in Opioid Settlements with Walmart, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and Allergan
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 8:46 AM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
Fairbanks Police Department shops with kids this holiday season
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 8:25 AM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
Fort Wainwright Police shop with kids this holiday
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 4:53 PM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
Denali Center receives an award
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 4:10 PM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
Marsha Tayor makes 70 quilts for residents in the Denali Center
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 11:12 AM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
Three men with outstanding warrants were arrested in separate incidences in Ravenwood and Aeronca Ave.
Alaska State Troopers team up with Santa’s Helpers to fill up carts with toys for Fairbanks families
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 10:01 AM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
Alaska State Troopers Team up with Santa's Helpers this holiday season
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 4:40 PM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
Santa got a head start this year to rural communities by teaming up with the Salvation Army and the Alaska National Guard
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 9:49 AM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
Santa’s Helpers, a non-profit organization is turning up the heat on the holiday spirit, as volunteers get ready for their annual mission of bringing toys and food donations to families in need.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 4:47 PM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
Budget cuts to the NTS grant could lead to a reduction in meals for those most vulnerable who rely on the Meals on Wheels program.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 9:32 AM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
Alzheimer’s and other forms of Dementia affects 1 in 3 seniors and results in the death of more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 8:38 AM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
Law enforcement officers break a new record in donations
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 10:04 AM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
USARAK addressed 4 soldier deaths within the organization
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 9:34 AM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
National Apprenticeship Week
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 4:57 PM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
Keep your family safe from frostbite this winter season
Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 12:52 PM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
Women Veterans are recognized and honored for their service.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 1:14 PM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
Three men from Arizona were arrested in Fairbanks for trafficking narcotics in Interior Alaska
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 10:08 AM AKST
|By Julie Swisher
Men's health screening offered this weekend for Movember
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 8:53 AM AKDT
|By Julie Swisher
Radium Girls, a true story of tragedies and triumphs of female factory workers in the early 20th century.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 9:09 AM AKDT
|By Julie Swisher
Respiratory Syncytial (sin-SISH-Uhl) Virus
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 9:29 AM AKDT
|By Julie Swisher
According to the CDC breast cancer is the 2nd most common cancer among American women.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 2:40 PM AKDT
|By Julie Swisher
Fairbanks man arrested after altercation with State Park Ranger and AST K-9 at the Chena Pump Wayside State Recreation Site.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2022 at 12:08 PM AKDT
|By Julie Swisher
Local non-profits raise funds for programs in Interior Alaska.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 9:09 AM AKDT
|By Julie Swisher
Michael Christopher Taylor kills himself during routine traffic stop.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 5:02 PM AKDT
|By Julie Swisher
Fairbanks Flu and Booster Clinic happening Thursday
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 2:07 PM AKDT
|By Julie Swisher
Victim advocates for domestic violence continue efforts on FWA
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 12:12 PM AKDT
|By Julie Swisher
Red Flag- Alaska 23-1 wrap up the final week of exercises
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 6:18 PM AKDT
|By Julie Swisher
Fairbanks Hospital offers a survey and job fair this week
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 4:58 PM AKDT
|By Julie Swisher
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital implements new changes to mask policies
Updated: Oct. 8, 2022 at 5:58 AM AKDT
|By Julie Swisher
Celebrate the life and legacy of Lance Mackey with his song, potluck, and silent auction at the Howling Dog.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 10:25 AM AKDT
|By Julie Swisher
Nearly 30 years after 20-year-old Sophie Sergie's death, Steven Downs was sentenced to 75 years in prison for her murder and sexual assault
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 5:00 PM AKDT
|By Julie Swisher
Fort Wainwright Strykers leave to Anniston Army Depot in Alabama
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 6:12 PM AKDT
|By Julie Swisher
Fairbanks Clinic offers mental health services to military members, families and affiliates
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 11:20 AM AKDT
|By Julie Swisher
Candidates running for City Council seat C voiced their thoughts on various topics.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 4:25 PM AKDT
|By Julie Swisher
Tristen Samuel Tinker arrested and charged with Assault in the First Degree.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2022 at 4:05 PM AKDT
|By Julie Swisher
An anonymous donor purchases a tricycle for a facility
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 9:05 AM AKDT
|By Julie Swisher
Summer Project Homeless Connect is a free event providing resources to housing, non-profit organizations, and government agencies for the homeless in our community.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 8:55 PM AKDT
|By Julie Swisher
NTIA awards Doyon, Limited and Alaska Communications funding to bring high-speed internet to rural Alaskans.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 2:09 PM AKDT
|By Julie Swisher
Foundation Health Partners temporarily closes the clinical OBGYN department due to staffing shortages.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 8:54 PM AKDT
|By Julie Swisher
Convicted felon charged with Assault in the Third Degree
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 8:41 AM AKDT
|By Julie Swisher
After several months of bargaining negotiations, Teamsters Local 959, which represents workers for AT&T Alascom Telecommunication Company, have reached an agreement with AT&T.
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