Richard Atkin
Reporter
Fairbanks, Alaska
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Richard comes to KTVF with a background in filmmaking.
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The Fairbanks Police Department will be participating in National Drug Take Back Day this weekend by providing residents a safe method for disposing of prescription drugs.
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Blade is a big friendly giant of a dog with an even bigger heart, and he is looking for his new forever home.
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Golden Valley Electric Association is installing electric vehicle charging stations with plans to expand utilizing more stations in the future.
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Alaska health officials discuss the efficacy of COVID-19 home test kits and how they play into testing strategy.
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The Fairbanks Breast Cancer Detection Center is looking to raise funds for a new mammography truck that will provide annual mammograms across the State of Alaska.
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University Fire Department along with several other fire departments across the borough contained a fire behind the old Monson Motel.
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Community volunteers and veterans gathered Saturday for the annual Veteran Stand Down
Fairbanks volunteers, in collaboration with the VA, will be hosting a Veteran Stand Down event to help provide supplies and services for homeless veterans.
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Petals is an adorably shy bunny who is looking for a new forever home she can bloom in.
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The University of Alaska Fairbanks International Arctic Research Center has launched the "Fresh Eyes on Ice" project to public participation.
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The Fairbanks North Star Borough Planning Commission voted on a proposed highway intersection reconstruction project.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Fairbanks Breast Cancer Detection Center strives to ensure that anyone and everyone is able to receive a mammogram to help catch breast cancer early.
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Fairbanks North Star Borough Emergency Operations encourages community members to participate in the Great Alaska Shakeout event.
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With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, two Fairbanks oncologists discuss the progress in breast cancer research.
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The Alaska FBI has launched a hate crime awareness and reporting campaign with the goal of educating about hate crimes are and how to report them.
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Luke is a energetic and fun loving dog who has a lot of love to share with his new forever home.
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The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District has opened two new COVID testing sites which will be staffed by Beacon Occupational Health and Safety.
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Tanana Chiefs Conference is now offering COVID-19 booster shots to TCC beneficiaries aged 18 and older.
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A University of Alaska Fairbanks employee is offering classes on food preservation.
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Foundation Health Partners held a press conference in which they elaborated on the factors that led to the decision to enact crisis standards of care and how that will impact patients.
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A University of Alaska Fairbanks researcher helped solve a long running mystery surrounding the destruction of an ancient city.
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The Tanana Valley State Fair is holding the Fall Festival, and currently seeking volunteers to help staff the event.
The Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Alaska spoke on the collaborative effort in the dismantling of several cybercrime service websites.
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Blinken and Winken are two fabulous Silkie Rooster brothers who are looking for their new forever home.
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Foundation Health Partners in Fairbanks is prepared to face a nationwide shortage of monoclonal antibody treatment and ensure those most in need of treatment will receive it.
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The Fairbanks Native Association has received a $3.9 million grant to fund mental health early intervention screenings.
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Fairbanks Foundation Health Partners held a press conference last week during which they elaborated on the current impact that COVID-19 is having on the FNSB healthcare system.
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An investigation and seizure of illegal DDoS websites in 2018 by the Anchorage FBI Field Office has led to a conviction in California.
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Roquefort is an adventurous little bunny with a healthy love of leafy greens.
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A Tanana Valley Clinic physician has identified two new cases of a new orthopox virus that is localized in Interior Alaska, dubbed the Alaskapox.
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As hospitals across Alaska continue to be overburdened with COVID-19 cases and staffing issues, Tanana Chiefs Conference discusses the impact on Alaskan Native Villages in the Interior.
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A Fairbanks healthcare worker has been recognized with an award for her service.
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Capstone Family Medicine has temporarily halted rapid COVID-19 tests for leisure travel due to a shortage.
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The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has recently launched a radio telemetry study to track the life history of arctic grayling.
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Randy is a curious cat who loves to explore, and right now he's on the search for his new forever home.
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The Catholic Social Services will be resettling up to 100 refugees in Alaska over the next six months, primarily in Anchorage.
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The Alaska Earthquake Center has had their interest piqued by the earthquake that occurred on Monday, September 13th due to its close proximity to other quakes in the past.
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, and in the last decade there have been exciting results in the form of potential treatments.
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Tanana Chiefs Conference has partnered with the North Star Imagination Library to provide children in villages serviced by TCC with books.
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The Fairbanks "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walk will be taking place this Saturday to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.
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Gin is a big fluffy Newfoundland with a big friendly heart who is looking for a new loving forever home.
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital recently discussed the current state of COVID-19 hospitalizations as cases continue to rise.
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The Alaska Chamber is running a sweepstakes with a the potential for a large cash prize every week for newly vaccinated Alaskans.
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The Tanana Chiefs Conference is holding a COVID-19 vaccine incentive giveaway with the potential to win thousands of dollars in cash and/or prizes.
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The Alaska State Troopers are experiencing a high number of accidental 911 calls at the Fairbanks dispatch center, which uses up much needed resources.
The Fairbanks Memorial Hospital has mandated that all employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 with some exceptions.
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Olga is a loving Labrador Retriever mix with a passion for singing.
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The Fairbanks Blood Bank of Alaska is seeking donations ahead of Labor Day weekend.
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Fairbanks Memorial Hospital broke ground this week on what will become a new memorial celebrating organ donors.
The Fairbanks Native Association has received three grants to help youth in the Fairbanks community who have been impacted by COVID-19.