Community

“101 Ways to Explore Fairbanks” urges residents to discover their community this summer

Updated: 6 minutes ago

By Alex Bengel

Showcasing 101 summer fun adventures and activities to explore in Interior Alaska.

Events

Weekend event “Race for Racism” to be held at JP Jones Center on Sunday

Updated: 48 minutes ago

By Laila Murdock

The race’s course was chosen to highlight the work of multiple figures in Fairbanks history.

Events

Fairbanks Queer Collective to host numerous Pride events this summer

Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 11:59 AM AKDT

By Caden Wassmann

Providing many ways to celebrate Pride, event dates will range from June to September.

News

Fairbanks resident Lizzie Hartman competes on MasterChef Season 13

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 10:44 AM AKDT

By Alex Bengel

Fairbanks resident Lizzie Hartman competes on MasterChef Season 13.

Community

The Fairbanks Out of The Darkness Walk took place Saturday, June 3, at Griffin Park near...

Out of The Darkness community walk for suicide awareness and prevention

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 10:04 AM AKDT

By Caden Wassmann

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention event was held at Griffin Park on June 3.

Community

On Thursday nights, Georgeson Botanical Garden on the west side of campus will host UAF’s Music...

UAF offers free summer concert series “Music in the Garden”

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 8:50 AM AKDT

By Alex Bengel

UAF's Music in the Garden series is Thursday nights at the Georgeson Botanical Garden.

Community

When the work is finished, Tanana Lakes will be better able to handle the demand seen at the...

Tanana Lakes Recreation Area undergoes expansion project

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 9:55 AM AKDT

By Alex Bengel

When the work is finished, Tanana Lakes will be better able to handle the demand seen at the park throughout the year.

Community

Last week, beginning May 22, marked the start of the camps, and they run through August 11.

UAF offers 95 summer kids camps to community youth this season

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 9:10 AM AKDT

By Alex Bengel

There are still available spaces in many of the camps that began on May 22 and run through August 11.

Community

The Year of the Dog. Matt’s goal is to be sober for 30 days. Together Matt and Yupik set out on...

A look inside The Year of the Dog

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 7:58 PM AKDT

By Billie Sundgren Tewalt

What happens when two strays find each other? In this case, one of them is an alcoholic, the other, well, he’s a dog.

Military Report

Music artists Andy Grammer and Frankie Ballard are scheduled to perform this year, with the...

Fort Wainwright to host free public concert on base

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 5:34 PM AKDT

By Alex Bengel

Music artists Andy Grammer and Frankie Ballard are scheduled to perform this year, with the 11th Airborne Division Band performing the national anthem.

Extended Forecast

Community

Pioneer Park popular attraction closed until further notice

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 6:09 AM AKDT

By Caden Wassmann

The train is undergoing repairs and will be closed until further notice.

Community

Local credit union giving back and increasing food security

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:44 AM AKDT

By Caden Wassmann

MACPAC donates regularly to free food pantries around the community.

Community

Pet of The Week

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 8:57 AM AKDT

By Caden Wassmann

The Pet of The Week is Finley, a 4-year-old lab husky mix.

Community

John Weaver Skate Park remains open as final touches are under way

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 4:13 PM AKDT

By Caden Wassmann

Fresh grass is being planted around the perimeter of the park. The park will remain open as this project is under way.

Events

Golden Heart Clean-Up Day is this Saturday

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 10:35 AM AKDT

By KTVF Staff Reporter and Caden Wassmann

Show your Golden Heart and help clean up the streets, roads, and neighborhoods of the Middle Tanana Valley.

Events

Really Free Market is Saturday, May 20

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 4:58 PM AKDT

By KTVF Staff Reporter

If you enjoy local markets and the word "free" then this weekend might have something in store for you.

Community

Stone Soup Garden and their mission to combat hunger

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 11:26 AM AKDT

By Caden Wassmann

Bread Line's community garden is open for everybody who may need a fresh snack

Community

Alaska’s First Lady honors “Volunteers of the Year” at awards luncheon

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 5:25 PM AKDT

By Alex Bengel

Three Alaskans from the Interior were honored on Tuesday, May 16 by Alaska's First Lady, Rose Dunleavy.

Community

Structure fire closes Spice It Up until further notice

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:46 PM AKDT

By Alex Bengel

The blaze originated in a food truck behind the building, before spreading to the roof of the main structure.

Community

Fairbanks MACS Transit system to reduce services, seeks public input

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:39 PM AKDT

By Alex Bengel

Facing the need to cut or reduce services, the borough is looking for community feedback.

Community

Volunteers united Saturday to build and repair garden beds

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 4:55 PM AKDT

By Caden Wassmann

additional volunteers needed to help with CommUNITY Garden Planting Day on Saturday, June 3.

Events

Denali Elementary students plant two trees for Arbor Day

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 4:11 PM AKDT

By Caden Wassmann

Students, community members, and Borough Mayor, Bryce Ward, gathered today in Growden Park to celebrate Arbor Day.

Community

Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre prepares to open “Fiddler on the Roof”

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 8:30 AM AKDT

By Alex Bengel

The classic musical takes the audience back to a small village in Eastern Europe in the early 20th century.

Community

Hunter Elementary to host a free summer food service program

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 11:35 AM AKDT

By Caden Wassmann

During June, Hunter Elementary will have free breakfast and lunch for those 18 years or younger.

Events

May No Child Go Hungry campaign and the Fairbanks Community Food Bank

Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 11:17 AM AKDT

By KTVF Staff Reporter

May No Child Go Hungry, an annual KTVF, KXDF, and KXDF event benefiting the Fairbanks Food Bank via a food and cash donation drive during the month of May.

Community

Polaris Building: The road to demolishing a Fairbanks landmark

Updated: Apr. 30, 2023 at 10:47 AM AKDT

By Alex Bengel

71 years after its triumphant debut, and after decades of neglect, the Polaris Building’s demolition is imminent.

Community

Alaskan playwrights present 10-minute works at Hap Ryder Riverfront Theatre

Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 2:47 PM AKDT

By Alex Bengel

The Hap Ryder Riverfront Theatre is hosting a series of short plays written by Alaskan authors.

Community

Cops and Caps

Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 5:34 PM AKDT

By Billie Sundgren Tewalt

Cops and Caps, a joint partnership with FPD and Denakkanaaga to learn a traditional skill.

Community

Fairbanks MACS Transit opens bus stop in Aurora neighborhood during bridge closure

Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 8:25 PM AKDT

By Alex Bengel

While stops along Aurora Drive have been closed due to the Noyes Slough bridge replacement a new stop is being added.

Events

Fairbanks Police Dept. hosts Drug Take Back Day this Saturday

Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 2:15 PM AKDT

By Caden Wassmann

FPD invites you to properly dispose of unused or expired medications.

Events

North Star Ballet presents “The Firebird” an all ages, family friendly, fairy tale

Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 9:57 AM AKDT

By Caden Wassmann

North Star Ballet’s 35th annual gala this weekend at the Salisbury Theatre.

Community

Family Friendly Workplace Awards honor Interior Alaska businesses

Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 5:13 AM AKDT

By Alex Bengel

Recipients were nominated by people in the community, and were categorized by type of business or organization and number of employees.

Community

Community volunteers help Noel Wien Library assemble boxes for upcoming renovation

Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 10:33 AM AKDT

By Alex Bengel

Volunteers prepare thousands of boxes in preparation for packing up the Noel Wien Library.

Community

Fairbanks North Star Borough prepares for Senior Recognition Day

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 4:15 PM AKDT

By Alex Bengel

The event is meant to honor the volunteerism, care-giving, and dedication of seniors 60 and older in the Fairbanks community.

Community

Free pop-up clinic at Ryan Middle School April 22-23

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 1:52 PM AKDT

By Caden Wassmann

Free dental, vision and medical services coming to Fairbanks.

Community

New animal rescue opens its doors in Interior Alaska

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 1:01 PM AKDT

By KTVF Staff Reporter

Forget-Me-Not Animal Rescue specializes in dog rescue and adoption in Interior Alaska.

News

Polaris Building demolition begins

Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 10:14 AM AKDT

By Adrian Peterson

Fairbanks celebrated the official launch of the Polaris Building demolition with tours and voluntary wall breaking.

Community

Noel Wien Library prepares for 10-month renovation project

Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 5:10 PM AKDT

By Alex Bengel

“It impacts, really, every corner of this building, and that’s the reason why we just can’t remain open. It would be dangerous.” explains Library Director Melissa Harter.

Community

Month of the Military Child event to recognize the sacrifices of military families in Interior Alaska

Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 9:12 AM AKDT

By Alex Bengel

Fort Wainwright works with the FNSB to host an event at Pioneer Park’s Civic Center on Saturday, April 15.

News

Creamer’s Field cleared for incoming birds

Updated: Apr. 8, 2023 at 2:11 PM AKDT

By Adrian Peterson

Creamer's Field Wildlife Refuge plows fields and sets out grain for migratory birds.

Community

Fairbanks Drama Association presents “Almost, Maine” for spring show

Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 9:20 AM AKDT

By Alex Bengel

“Almost, Maine” marks the Fairbanks Drama Association's final mainstage production of its 2022-2023 season.

News

Timber Creek Senior Living fills “niche” in the community

Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 9:29 AM AKDT

By Adrian Peterson

Timber Creek Senior Living's goal is to provide a safe, thriving, and inspiring environment for our residents.

Community

Interior artists present Sci-Fi Indigenous comedy production at UAF

Updated: Apr. 2, 2023 at 1:45 PM AKDT

By Alex Bengel

“I think it’s very different than what’s been out there so far, and it’s exciting,” said actor Misty Nickoli.

Economy

Interior residents called to recognize family-friendly local businesses

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 8:50 AM AKDT

By Alex Bengel

The Fairbanks North Star Borough is accepting nominations for the Family Friendly Workplace awards.

News

MACS Transit temporarily closes bus stops on Aurora Drive in Fairbanks

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 9:23 AM AKDT

By Alex Bengel

The closure began Monday, March 27 and is expected to continue until the end of October.

Health

Fairbanks community highlights heart health in women at annual luncheon

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 12:24 PM AKDT

By Alex Bengel

The annual Go Red Luncheon, now in its 20th year, brings together businesses and organizations to raise support for healthy living.

Events

Department of Transportation Construction Career Day job fair

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:24 AM AKDT

By Caden Wassmann

The DOT Construction Career Day recruitment fair will showcase construction and engineering trades.

Entertainment

Fairbanks theatre group prepares production of “Descendants”

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 2:27 PM AKDT

By Alex Bengel

The show features well-known villains from Disney’s past, including Maleficent, Jafar, and Cruella Devil.

Community

Bridge over Noyes Slough on Aurora Drive to close starting March 27

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:04 AM AKDT

By Alex Bengel

DOT is holding an open house session at Randy Smith Middle School for residents to learn more about the project.

Community

City of Fairbanks launches new alert system

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 4:41 PM AKDT

By Caden Wassmann

How to sign up for the new, Fairbanks Safety Alerts, messaging system.