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Charitable events took place all around Fairbanks for Golden Days - including a car club trading a showcase of vintage vehicles for toys for children in the hospital.
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With Golden Days celebrations right around the corner, we spoke with the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce to learn a little more about the event, and how recent history has changed the festivities offered by the celebration this year.
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With a significant anniversary approaching, we take a look at the work conducted by the Geophysical Institute as they prepare to celebrate 75 years of growth and scientific accomplishment.
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For this week's Health Watch, we take a look at a collaboration between UAF, UAA, and the state's public health labs to track the progress of COVID-19 variants across the state.
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Today we take a look at an upcoming program that will give 8 lucky Alaskan students an in-depth educational look into the future of space exploration.
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Alaska Vintage Sleds set out their annual snowmobile show today (Sat), showing off a wide collection of snow machines from different eras and design families.
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The Upper Tanana Health center provides the latest health services to Tok and the surrounding area, making accessing these services easier for residents who might otherwise need to travel three hours to Fairbanks for similar care.
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This weekend, The Fairbanks Light Opera Theater is making its first comeback since the COVID-19 pandemic first put the brakes on most theatrical performances nearly two years ago.
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After an unprecedented year studying in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, 10 students from the University of Alaska Fairbanks Community and Technical College Paramedic Program have graduated from the Academy's intensive three-semester program.
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The Fairbanks community can advantage of the warm weather this Thursday and lend a hand in the protection of our local ecosystem by joining the Invasive Species Rapid Response Team in a bird vetch pull to protect the Cripple Creek wildlife restoration project.
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Santa traded in his sleigh for a Harley Saturday and joined with local biker clubs to help collect toy donations for the holidays.
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Here's a well-done story for you today -- a rare look inside the world of steak production.
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If a tree falls in the woods and nobody is around to hear it, it may not make a noise... but it can still cause power outages. GVEA gives us a look at the dangers that can arise from improper removal of trees, and the disruption of power lines.
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You may have noticed a grey smog hanging in the air, as wildfires once again rage across Alaska. For this Health Watch, we take a look at some of the potential health hazards that can be caused by smoke inhalation.
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The American Red Cross of Alaska is preparing to assist people affected by the Munson Creek fire.
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People celebrating 4th of July weekend lined first and second avenue in Fairbanks Saturday to watch the first Independence Day parade to take place in the town in a considerable amount of time.
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With temperatures high and the smell of smoke already in the air, we head into 4th of July weekend -- commonly celebrated with camping, barbeques, and fireworks. But it's especially important this year to know the regulations currently in place to prevent the spread of fires this holiday weekend.
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Today we look at a program that will equip a remote Alaska community with certified unmanned aircraft capabilities to assist the coast guard detect oil spills, among other utilities.
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We have a very relaxing Health Watch for you today, where we take a look at the sensory deprivation pools used for float therapy.
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The deadline for the Alaska Performance Scholarship is Wednesday June 30th, 2021.
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The 15th annual Discover Alaska summer lecture series is underway at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and on Wednesday the series will highlight upcoming NASA missions to send probes to Venus for the first time in 30 years.
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Schools are wasting no time this summer getting kids outdoors, enjoying the warm temperatures and learning about nature. We visited North Pole Elementary for a look at their STEM and Nature Academy summer program.
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The local Fairbanks chapter of the NAACP hosted a virtual ceremony to celebrate this years Juneteenth, the first year in history the day would be celebrated as an official national holiday.
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For this Sci-Friday we visited the University of Alaska Fairbanks for a look at an ongoing weight loss trial and dietary study with the goal of helping people achieve weight loss while retaining muscle mass into old age.
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The world of aviation technology is a vital part of modern life, but learning about it may seem life a daunting prospect. We went to see first hand what aviation education in Interior Alaska is all about.
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For today's Health Watch, we listen to a local audiologist about the possibility of sudden hearing loss and what can be done to treat it.
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We sat down with the owner at Happy Creek Farm to talk about the honeybees, how they benefit the environment, and their nasty look-alikes.
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Yesterday June 11th The Alaska Army National Guard hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of their new Fairbanks recruiting station, located across the street from Hutcheson Highschool.
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For this sci-friday we take a look at a piece of medical technology that can reproduce the function of a human sense.
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Summertime provides opportunities for scientists in Alaska to study the melt rate of glaciers -- and sometimes these studies uncover unusual or unexplained findings. Ryan Osborne spoke with one of these glacier researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute to learn more.
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For today's Health Watch we take a look at the first new drug approved by the FDA for the treatment of Alzheimers in nearly 20 years, and why some researchers are concerned about how effective the drug actually is.
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Thunderstorms moving through the Alaska’s Interior have started several fires over the last 48 hours. Prompting an aggressive aerial response from the Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service.
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No bones about it -- this new display at the University of Alaska Museum of the North promises a whale of a time for museum-goers looking to learn about arctic marine life.
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This week, NASA announced that for the first time in 30 years they will be sending two new satellites to a nearby planet still shrouded in mystery.
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As tourist season begins, the Department of Health and Social Services have announced that travelers are now eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations in Alaska.
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Becoming a veterinarian is a long and difficult journey, especially for people living in Alaska. However, a collaborative program offered by UAF provides a dedicated avenue for prospective vet students.
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Raising a garden in the early Alaskan summer can be challenging, as unexpected cold and tumultuous weather can threaten developing plants. Heidi Rader, UAF Associate Professor of Extension provided tips and input on how to defend developing gardens from unexpected cold.
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Fairbanks Memorial Hospital’s Fairbanks Safe Kids Coalition is working to make any and all water based activities that much safer this year by adding a new campaign to their summer roster for the promotion of safe boating and water activities.
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As plants bloom and pollen fills the air allergy season is in full swing in Fairbanks. Dr. Anthony Bonitatibus, Tanana Valley Clinic Allergist spoke about what makes seasonal allergies so bad in Fairbanks, and some treatment options for those looking to enjoy an allergy free spring.
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COVID-19 has had a profound economic effect on communities across Alaska. The popular tourist destination of Fairbanks felt the impact heavily as travel to Alaska was greatly reduced during the height of the pandemic.
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GCI announced that it’s one year away from doubling its fastest internet speed to 77% of Alaskans.
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UAF hosts a campus-wide scavenger hunt as a part of the annual Arctic Research Open House. Participants have through Sunday May 23rd to find and solve a collection of science riddles across campus for a chance to win prizes.
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The global architecture, engineering, and design firm Stantec has been recognized by the American Indian Science and Engineering Society, or AISES, as one of the Top 50 STEM Workplaces for Indigenous professionals working in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, or STEM.