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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.

Nonprofit Explore Fairbanks has selected Scott McCrea as its new President and CEO following the resignation of Deb Hickok.

According to a Facebook post put out by the Fairbanks Police Department (FPD), Fairbanks North Star Borough (FNSB) residents have been receiving phone calls from an individual identifying themselves as a Fairbanks law enforcement officer.

A power outage hit the Fairbanks area at 11:00 a.m. on June 3, blacking out traffic lights, homes and businesses.

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.

The Division of Agriculture will be throwing a 'Agricultural Education Day' event which will be held on June 11th in Nenana.

The Fairbanks International Airport is cracking down on drivers parking on the concourse, in the arrival and departure areas in front of the airport. With a record number of passengers expected at the airport this year, the police department is stepping up enforcement of its no-parking rule.

A proposed 500-mile (804 kilometer) hiking trail from south-central Alaska to Fairbanks aimed at drawing more adventurers to the state has garnered support from the governor, tourism officials and others, and it could get a funding boost to help begin stitching it together.

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.

Fishing season for Interior Alaska has begun as lakes are restocked.

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.

In honor of Memorial Day, the American Legion, along with Veterans of Foreign Wars, held services at Veterans Memorial Park near downtown Fairbanks on the morning of May 31.

Flowers are blooming, baby musk oxen are frolicking, and summer tours have started up once again at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Large Animal Research Station, otherwise known as LARS.

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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.

The annual Clean-Up Day trash collection has been counted, with the amount equaling a literal bus load of trash picked up.

A traffic light on the intersection of Cushman Street and Airport Way is malfunctioning due to electrical issues.

Pete Van Nort, a radio announcer icon and the voice of morning radio on KIAK 102.5 FM, died on Wednesday, May 26th.

Fairbanks will see lower than average temperatures over Memorial Day Weekend.

Alaska 529 and the Alaska Boating Safety Program have teamed up to provide over 6,000 personal flotation devices across the State of Alaska.

A vaccination drive through clinic will be opening this week in the Pioneer Park parking lot.

A longtime police detective with the Fairbanks Police Dept. resigned abruptly Monday, citing a toxic work environment, sexual harassment and retaliation.

The Literacy Council of Alaska seeks a better process for Fairbanks residents to achieve U.S. citizenship.

Fairbanks’ annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk took place at Lathrop High School’s Track on Saturday, May 22nd.

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.

Urban Rahoi died Thursday at age 102. The long-time Fairbanks resident, pilot, hunting guide and WW2 veteran was living at the Pioneer home.

The board of directors for the nonprofit Tanana Valley State Fair Association (TVSFA) announced in a press release Friday that the Tanana Valley State Fair will be hosted once again in 2021.

A drive through vaccine clinic will be opening soon at Pioneer Park.

On May 22 at 10:00 a.m., the Out of the Darkness Community Walk is taking place at the Lathrop High School Track.

More COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be held over the weekend in Fairbanks as part of the State of Alaska 'Sleeves Up For Summer' campaign.