At the Alaska State Public Health Labs, Lab Chief Jayme Parker and Public Health Microbiologist Lisa Smith are analyzing genome sequences in search of a new more contagious mutated strain of Covid-19 virus spreading from the UK called B.1.1.7
Dr. Simon Mark of Foundation Health partners details Fairbanks first COVID-19 point of dispensing vaccination clinic, scheduled to take place on Friday, January 15, and Saturday, January 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Carlson Center.
ESSA and FEA are to meet with FNSB School District on Friday for negotiations.
With schools slated to reopen this month, the Fairbanks School Board held an executive session on Monday, January 11, to discuss a renegotiation of contract safety articles with the Education Support Staff Association and the Fairbanks Education Association.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District School Board held a special meeting in order to respond to two letters from Education Associations ESSA, and FEA.
Alaska Airlines and American Airlines ground emotional support animals in accordance with the Department of Transportations recently updated Air Carrier Access Act.
Brian Davis, program coordinator and lead instructor at the literacy council of Alaska discusses a surge in residents seeking their General Educational Development (GED) diplomas.
Fairbanks School Board Superintendent Karen Gaborik addresses concerns from a joint letter of concern representing the Fairbanks Education Association (FEA), the Education Support Staff Association (ESSA), and the Fairbanks Principals Association (FPA)
Tina Rein, the director of nursing at the Denali Center describes the struggles of residents since the pandemic began as the Denali Center retirement community is beginning the process of providing it’s residents with the Covid-19 vaccine.
A bright blue unidentified falling object has been seen by residents across Fairbanks and Wasilla.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Alaska Center for Energy and Power has received a $3.3 million federal grant from the Department of Energy and Power to develop new devices to produce hydrokinetic energy in rural Alaska. Ben Loeffler, research manager at ACEP gave us an overview of the project.
John Haddad, owner of Outpost Alaska details the cause of an unusual shortage of recreational winter vehicles in Fairbanks.
Inclement weather and seasonal illness reduce the amount of donated blood available for patients, but the need for blood is not similarly reduced, prompting the establishment of National Blood Donor Month.
The Fairbanks community will receive a fireworks display in the form of the New Year’s Eve Sparktacular.
UAF Councilors Kiana Carr and Sarah Jensen provide holiday stress mitigation tips.
At this years virtual convention the Alaska Travel Industry Association ran a Shark Tank inspired contest which was won by Bethany and Terry Boyd, owners of Denali Hostel and Cabins.
Shawn Miller, General Dentist and owner of Golden Heart Dental Fairbanks shares some tips to avoid increasing the risk of cavities this holiday season.
Peter Delamere, Professor of Space Physics at UAF discusses the planetary conjunction phenomenon, nicknamed “The Christmas Star”
In a release sent out Friday afternoon the Fairbanks Education Association (FEA), the Education Support Staff Association (ESSA), and the Fairbanks Principals Association (FPA) expressed their concerns about children in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District returning to in-person schooling as soon as January 19, 2021.
Charlie and Cathy Young's Birch Lane neighborhood lights display provides a Covid safe Christmas activity.
Dr. Gaborik, superintendent of schools for the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District hosted an online question and answer video conference concerning the school board’s recent decision to allow children to return to school this January in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. In this stream she addressed questions and concerns from parents, guardians, and students.
School board post representative for Fort Wainwright, Colonel Christopher Ruga provided his military perspective on the topic of children being able to return to schools next month.
Dr. Johnathan Victorino of Discover Chiropractic Inc discusses the dangers of poor ergonomics, and some solutions for minimizing stress.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District School Board voted to have students return to school in person beginning on January 19, 2021 through February 1, 2021.
Today we honor the life and accomplishments of a longtime UAF professor and Alaska Historian Terrence Cole, who passed away last Saturday.
How to safely trap wildlife in Alaska's Interior.
Dr. Aditi Shenoy, Natural Resources Specialist with the Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District provides a look at her work protecting Alaska’s ecosystem from invasive plant species.
The National Weather Service will be replacing their radar viewer webpage with a new more feature rich design, that improves usability while still providing the public access to NWS weather radar data.
The Community of Ester provides safe outdoor activity with a volunteer maintained ice rink
The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District School Board held a video conference work session Tuesday night to discuss the options of phasing in students to attend schools in the operational red zone.
Recover Alaska executive director shares mindful drinking tips for the holiday season
Fairbanks IDEA Highschool students provide art for National Christmas Tree Lighting event in DC
Fairbanks School Board to host December 8th meeting discussing children returning to school
Today we begin a look at the post election Fairbanks Northstar Borough School District School Board, starting with school board president Timothy Doran.
Take a look at some fun and safe wintertime activities to take advantage of our brief hours of northern sunlight.
The Family run barbershop United Blendz in North Pole at 220 Park Way, has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer as part of the U-Haul partnership program.
Kelly Drew, director for the Center of Transformative Research in Metabolism (TRIM) discusses her work applying the unique metabolic qualities of hibernating animals to medical treatments for humans.
In a video conference School Board Regular Meeting, the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District School Board voted to postpone expanding a phase-in plan for students attending K-8, middle and high schools.
Jeff Neilson, Client Service Director at Interior AIDS Association
UAFs Dr. Robert Coker discusses a project translating discoveries in the study hibernating arctic animals to clinical care.
A UAF graduate student from Nenana is developing greenhouses heated year-round with spruce beetle killed trees.
Michael West director of the Alaska Earthquake Center details a new UAF project will make it possible for scientists to better track phenomena in Alaska ranging from earthquakes and wildfires to permafrost and sea ice.
Adult clinician Alicia Lamar explains Alaska Behavior Heath expanding services in Fairbanks can help children and adults in the Fairbanks and surrounding areas get through these uncertain times.
Falk Huettmann, Professor of Wildlife Ecology at UAF about how this southern devastation impacts the life of birds which regularly connect our states by migrating to and from Alaska.
Stretch Blackard, Co-Owner of Tok Transportation details how Tok's new electric school bus system fares in the cold winter months
Han’s Nielson, Professor emeritus of geophysics at UAF details the cause of Northern Alaska's extended night.
Melissa Stepovich gives an overview what safety measures families can expect, and what additional requirements to be aware of to ensure all travelers’ safety when taking to the skies this year.
Startup Week Alaska 2020 provides education and opportunities to small businesses and startups
Dr. Jared Parrish, spoke about his work in a recent study published with data from Alaska in the American Academy of Pediatrics official journal.
Dan White outlines UAFs COVID safety plans for students traveling for Thanksgiving