Sarah Hollister
Weekend Reporter and News Anchor
Fairbanks, Alaska
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Sarah Hollister is a lifelong Alaskan. She was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska and attended North Pole High School.
She spent some time working in the fashion and design industry in New York City and Los Angeles before returning home to be closer to family.
She has studied journalism at the University of Alaska Fairbanks before beginning her career at KTVF.
She has covered a wide array of stories including, trial court, crime, education, health, social justice, garden and agriculture, and community features.
Sarah lives in Fairbanks with her husband and daughter and enjoys paddle boarding, gardening and painting in her spare time.
She loves to hear from her community so reach out anytime.
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Gladys Derendoff flew into Fairbanks just days after her son first disappeared in November of 2020. She has conducted dozens and dozens of searches, but his disappearance remains a mystery.
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Fairbanks Folk Festival hosts in-person performances for the first time in over a year. 28 musical groups performed at Saturday's event.
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The Midnight Sun Festival returns to Fairbanks after being canceled due to COVID-19 in 2020.
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Volunteers showed up Saturday to clean garbage from the Noyes Slough and Chena River. All trash collected will be counted and recorded to help locate the source of the litter.
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In our final episode of our "Living Soil Series," we look at what a 'living root' is and why it's an essential part to a healthy garden.
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In our 3rd episode of our "Living Soil Series," we look at the importance of biodiversity and how mixing it up can be a natural fertilizer for your garden.
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In our second episode of our "Living Soil Series," we find out how you can 'discover the cover' and give your garden a boost by keeping it covered.
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We kick off our "Living Soil Series," talking about the benefits of no-till gardening and how you can give your soil a boost by doing less.
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Hundreds of community members stopped by this year's Hospice Plant Sale to pick up garden essentials and connect with friends.
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The Wrigley Family farm and flour mill in Delta Junction hope to address food insecurity in Alaska by growing and producing an entire line of barley products, including flour. They are also working with soil scientists to test out new cover crops and spread the message of soil health.
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Search dogs and ground crews canvassed Fairbanks in hopes of locating clues of those missing in the Interior.
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Lisa McEnulty's husband, Kevin McEnulty, was shot and killed by Alaska State Troopers in 2019. Kevin had a mental health crisis and was suicidal at the time. He fired a pistol into the air before law enforcement shot and killed him.
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Clapping was replaced by honking as students lined up in their vehicles for a drive-in commencement followed by a car parade where family and friends cheered on the grads.
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This money would reconstruct the John Weaver Memorial Skatepark to add a variety of features like large bowls, pump tracks, half pipes, and more space. The park will be designed for use in the summer and winter months.
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Interior COVID-19 cases are spiking, and with Fairbanks trailing nearly last on the vaccination rates, doctors at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital are worried that this trend could mean big trouble for Fairbanks.
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West Valley High School students hosted the statewide student government conference virtually over the weeken.
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The Noble Paws staff are experienced dog mushers trained to work with special needs and disabled populations. The dogs are regarded as ‘service’ dogs and provide physical assistance, fellowship, and an emotional connection for the participant. They also offer wheelchair-accessible dog sleds.
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Community members rallied near downtown Fairbanks Friday in hopes of spreading awareness of a massive missing-persons search scheduled for breakup.
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Ernest Burggraf went missing on March 19th, 2021. He was last seen near the Fairbanks Resource Agency after getting off a late-night janitorial shift. His car was found with the doors unlocked and the keys in the ignition.
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Missing person Steven Hjelm, 54, was found dead yesterday near the Week Field Estate Apartments. He has been missing since January 9th after leaving his sister’s apartment near South Cushman.
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Willis Derendoff has been missing since November of 2020. The Alaska State Troopers are investigating this case as a homicide. There is a $7,500 reward for information leading to his whereabouts.
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Doren Sanford was last heard from in late August of 2020. His case is being investigated as a homicide.
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It’s been almost a year since the first COVID-19 case was discovered in Alaska. Non-profit Love INC says more money for rent and past-due electric bills is available for those impacted by the virus.
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For 20 years Lesa Sears supported her husband in his career, raised their five children, and helped her family achieve their dreams. Now it's her turn to shine.
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Steven Hjelm, 54, went missing on January 9th after leaving his sister’s house on 16th Avenue, headed towards a corner store on foot. He has not been heard from since that day.
Steven Hjelm, 54, went missing on January 9th after leaving his sister’s apartment on 16th avenue near South Cushman Street.
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Johnathan Nakarak was found Wednesday after an anonymous tipster notified the Alaska State Troopers that he was staying in Salcha.
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A vigil was held in Fairbanks for the high number of missing persons. Families pleaded with law enforcement to call on the F.B.I. for help.
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Paul “The Polar Bear” Varelans lost his battle with the Coronavirus over the weekend.
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The group known as “Safe Reopening of Schools,” is asking the Fairbanks North Star Borough School Board to delay the start of in-person learning.
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Want something fun and safe to do this holiday break? Take a drive through the Westgate and Taku neighborhood to see the 'Christmas Light Competition.'
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A sign that reads "IRENES WAY" was gifted to the Fairbanks Community and Dog Mushing Museum Saturday afternoon. Museum Docent, Karen Norris, hope to collect more Irene Sherman memorabilia in order to create an exhibit.
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U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski issued a statement after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted an emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine.
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Turning a negative into a positive. That’s what Jonathan “Johnny” Johnson did when he found himself without work, recovering from caner treatment. After seeing his first magnet fishing video, he was hooked.
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In honor of National Native American Heritage month, we are featuring several Indigenous owned businesses to support in this holiday season.
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Willis Derendoff, 34, has been missing since November 10th. His family is pleading for his safe return home. Anyone with information is asked to call the Alaska State Troopers 24-hour tip line at (907) 371-9989
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Willis Derendoff hasn’t been heard from since Tuesday, November 10th. He traveled from Huslis to Fairbanks and had a room at the Extended Stay America Hotel in Fairbanks. Anyone with information is asked to call the 24/7 tipline at 907-371-9989.
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Willis Derendoff, 34, is between 5′7″ and 5′10″ tall, weighs 160 pounds and has black-brown hair and brown eyes. He is an Alaskan Native originally from Huslia. Derendoff was last seen wearing a black leather jacket, red sleeper fleece pants and a possible beanie.
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On November 6th Josh Revak attended a birthday party at a south Anchorage Restaurant for a political consultant. U.S. Representative Don young was also there, who tested positive for the virus on November 12th.
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The day was first recognized by the Inuit Circumpolar Council General Assembly in Utqiagvik. The November 7th date honors the birthday of an Inuit Circumpolar Council visionary, Eben Hopson Senior.
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A U.S. District Court Judge for the Northern District of California ruled Thursday the Food and Drug Administration violated core environmental laws in approving genetically engineered or G.E. salmon.
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During the month of October the Fairbanks Community Food Bank has challenged law enforcement professionals to collect food bank donations in a friendly competition to see who can raise the most money.
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Fairbanks Correctional Center reported 55 inmates and one staff member have tested positive for Coronavirus. Inmates have voiced concerns about correctional officers not wearing masks, not getting the results of their Covid-19 tests, not having enough access to soap, and not being able to communicate with family members.
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Shortly after 1 p.m. Saturday the Alaska State Troopers took Mark Emery Heinz into custody without incident near mile 131 of the Richardson Highway.
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After two residents tested positive for the virus the department of Health and Social Services conducted mass resident testing on October 1st and subsequent testing on October 8th. This is according to a statement released by GEO Reentry who operates the residential center on behalf of the Department of Corrections.
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Several groups in Alaska are gearing up to celebrate the upcoming Monday holiday, Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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The city of Fairbanks put out a public notice on their plans to demolish the downtown Polaris Building in 2021. The old hotel located at 427 1st avenue has been an eyesore to many over last 18 years it has been vacated.
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Community members got some sunshine and enjoyed this unusually warm fall weather with a visit to the pumpkin patch and looking zoo at the Fairgrounds Saturday afternoon.
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In a story we aired last week, Peter Horace-Wright’s mother, Bernadette Demientieff, called for Ryder Smith’s father, Robert Smith, to be held accountable in the murder of her son. We follow up with the Alaska State Troopers on what exactly happened that night and what a person's legal responsibility is if they know about a crime.