Richard Atkin
Reporter
Fairbanks, Alaska
Richard comes to KTVF with a background in filmmaking.
Updated: 21 hours ago
|By Richard Atkin
Rocky the husky is a dog who loves to run and is looking for a new place to call home.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 at 5:00 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
The University of Alaska streamed a state of address which discussed future plans for the AU system.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 2:36 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Fairbanks seniors feel a sense of relief as Alaska vaccinates 58% of those 65 and older.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 4:16 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
The Festival of Native Arts is seeking participants for both dancing videos and artists seeking to use their platform before their March 1st deadline.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2021 at 4:18 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Finnigan the bunny is looking for a place to call his forever home.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2021 at 4:16 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service is seeking to contract village-based type 2 firefighting crews ahead of the 2021 fire season.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2021 at 5:53 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Fairbanks Public Health will begin visiting senior housing units to administer COVID-19 vaccines to those unable to go to vaccination events.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2021 at 4:07 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Fairbanks Public Health is seeking volunteers for upcoming COVID-19 vaccination events.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2021 at 4:07 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Fairbanks Native Association Head Start program is providing families with food boxes and educational services during the pandemic.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2021 at 6:12 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
It's time to meet Roxanne, the Chow Chow looking for her forever home.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2021 at 4:24 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
The CDC released an update with details on proper mask wearing.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2021 at 4:22 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
The Alaska DHSS announced the next tier of Alaskans eligible to schedule appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2021 at 4:17 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
More than 200 researchers nation wide have signed a letter seeking more Indigenous People's input in Arctic research.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2021 at 4:18 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Health Report: Fairbanks Public health expected to administer over 1,600 COVID-19 vaccinations this week.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2021 at 4:22 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
The Alaska FBI warns of romance scams and how to recognize them.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2021 at 4:51 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
The City of Fairbanks Mayor's Office released a statement regarding community concerns around the hiring process for the new Chief of Police.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2021 at 4:09 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Spirit the Husky is looking for a loving home of her own once again.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2021 at 4:22 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Fairbanks wildlife veterinarian warns of the various dangers involved in feeding wildlife like moose and bears.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2021 at 4:09 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Warning signs and preventative measures to look out for to protect against cancer.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2021 at 4:09 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
The City of Fairbanks has narrowed its search for a new Police Chief to five candidates.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2021 at 4:18 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game warn of an increase prevalence in the bacteria Brucella in Mulchatna caribou.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2021 at 4:13 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Pet of the Week: Kittee the Siamese cat
Updated: Jan. 28, 2021 at 4:12 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Fairbanks non-profit No Limits officially opens warming station for helping the homeless.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2021 at 4:09 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
The State of Alaska is offering free radon test kits to Alaskans.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2021 at 4:10 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Health Report: COVID-19 poses unique dangers to cancer patients.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2021 at 4:18 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Alaska FBI office warns of COVID-19 vaccine scams and how to spot them.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2021 at 4:13 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Alaska leads the nation in Covid-19 vaccine distribution per capita.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2021 at 4:15 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
The animal shelter explains what all goes into the pet adoption process.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2021 at 4:18 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Pet of the Week: Tangelo the sweet older Husky with plenty of energy.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2021 at 4:16 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
The Fairbanks North Star Borough animal shelter has overcome challenges presented by the pandemic and has continued to help animals find new homes.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2021 at 4:13 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Fairbanks non-profit Bread Line Inc seeks community help to address a large increase in demand for food for those in need.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2021 at 4:09 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
COVID-19 safety policies should still be followed even after receiving a vaccination for the time being.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2021 at 6:56 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Fairbanks experiences warm weather during coldest month of the year.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2021 at 4:23 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
The Fairbanks Art Association is hosting a community exhibition of 90 artists.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 4:17 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Socks the Alaskan Husky mix is looking for a loving home.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 4:15 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Alaska Airlines will be adding additional safety measure ahead of the presidential inauguration.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 4:21 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Alaskan physicians host online roundtable discussion to answer community concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 5:20 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
What are the psychological reasons for people making and failing New Years resolutions?
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 2:58 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
An online town hall will be hosted to address questions and concerns by the public regarding COVID-19 and the vaccine.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 at 4:17 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
The Bureau of Land Management will equip officers with body cameras.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 at 4:08 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Fairbanks COVID-19 vaccine providers are currently out of appointments due to limited amounts of vaccines.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 at 4:20 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Fairbanks-based podcast Dark Winter Nights recognized on national scale.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 4:24 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Pet of the Week: Banderas the friendly Guinea Pig
Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 4:22 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
ANSEP will be offering STEM lessons to Alaskan middle schools
Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 4:35 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
COVID-19 vaccine appointments available to Alaskans 65 and older.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2021 at 4:20 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Borough transfer sites to be closed for hard packed snow removal.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2021 at 5:03 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Literacy Council of Alaska offering registration for GED classes.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2021 at 4:19 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
Alaska Congressman Don Young sworn-in for 25th term.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2020 at 4:20 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
This weeks Pet of the Week is Spirit, the Alaskan Husky.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2020 at 5:09 PM AKST
|By Richard Atkin
A fire at a Fairbanks home on Minnie Street results in one death.