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It's a tasty day for the Fairbanks community at the grand opening of Panda Express

Panda Express opens in Fairbanks

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:53 PM AKST
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By Caden Wassmann
It’s a tasty day for the Fairbanks community at the grand opening of Panda Express.

Community

Vice President Howard Rixie Sr. speaks at meeting on January 24, 2023

North Pole Community Chamber of Commerce awards longtime North Pole resident and highlights NPHS program

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 4:20 PM AKST
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By Julie Swisher
Highlights on North Pole Community Chamber of Commerce

Community

Colonel David Berkland from Eielson AFB speaks at Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce meeting

Eielson AFB Colonel David Berkland gives “State of the Wing Address” at Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce meeting

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 3:10 PM AKST
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By Julie Swisher
Colonel David Berkland gives updates on Eielson Air Force Base current and upcoming events for 2023.

Community

Blood Bank of Alaska Fairbanks employee places stickers on donors bags

Blood Donor Month continues as January moves forward

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 9:13 AM AKST
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By Julie Swisher
Blood Bank of Alaska celebrates Blood Donor Month

Community

Fairbanks Mayor David Pruhs updates Fairbanks Chamber on city projects

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 4:56 PM AKST
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By Alex Bengel
The plan to demolish the Polaris building has faced speedbumps, including unforeseen contaminants like polychlorinated biphenyl, which has to be shipped out of state.

Community

Free legal services offered for Martin Luther King Jr. Law Day

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 5:22 PM AKST
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By Julie Swisher
Attorneys offer free legal help on MLK Day

Events

The Alaska Bar Association to provide free legal service to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 5:41 PM AKST
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By Cheyenne VonHoene
Alaska Bar Association provides free civil council to low-income Alaskans.

Community

FNSB Assembly votes to keep requiring trail dedication on subdivided private property

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 5:31 PM AKST
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By Alex Bengel
An ordinance, sponsored by Jimi Cash and Tammie Wilson, aimed to give property owners the ability to decide whether they wanted the required easements.

Community

Fairbanks North Star Borough offers informational webinar series on local economics

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 5:33 AM AKST
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By Alex Bengel
The annual series, formerly in-person, went virtual in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Community

The man with a patient heart waits for a second chance

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 10:47 AM AKST
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By Julie Swisher
A heartwarming story, leaving one North Pole man heartbroken at the airport.
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Community

Fairbanks North Star Borough seeking public comment for land sales

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 4:56 PM AKST
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By Alex Bengel
The Fairbanks North Star Borough is planning to hold land sales for several areas around the borough, and is looking for public input on the process.

Community

January 9th is recognized as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 8:48 AM AKST
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By Julie Swisher
Law enforcement is recognized on National Appreciation Day.

Community

Fairbanks welcomes the first baby of 2023

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 9:07 AM AKST
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By Cheyenne VonHoene
Baby Moira was born shortly after 1 a.m. on January 1, 2023.

Community

Shondiin Mayo represents Fairbanks in 2023 Miss Alaska competition

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 9:08 AM AKST
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By Alex Bengel
Shondiin Mayo was born and raised in Stevens Village along the Yukon River, moving to Fairbanks in 3rd grade.

Community

North Pole man fined multiple times for displaying Christmas lights on his vehicle, goes to court

Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 9:08 AM AKST
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By Alex Bengel
Over the course of three weeks, Keith received five tickets for displaying Christmas lights on his vehicle and a sixth ticket for failing to signal a turn.

News

‘Reciprocity Project’ highlights Alaska Native filmmaking from the Interior

Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 6:33 PM AKST
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By Alex Bengel
“We Will Walk the Trail of our Ancestors” is a short documentary about the culture of Gwich’in people and how it’s passed on from generation to generation.

Community

Fairbanks Police Department participates in annual Shop with a Cop event

Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 8:46 AM AKST
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By Julie Swisher
Fairbanks Police Department shops with kids this holiday season

Community

Fort Wainwright Police go shopping with local kids this holiday season

Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 8:25 AM AKST
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By Julie Swisher
Fort Wainwright Police shop with kids this holiday

Community

Denali Center in Fairbanks receives award for exceptional care

Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 4:53 PM AKST
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By Julie Swisher
Denali Center receives an award

Community

Delta woman’s act of generosity gives others a little piece of home

Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 4:10 PM AKST
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By Julie Swisher
Marsha Tayor makes 70 quilts for residents in the Denali Center

Community

Alaska State Troopers team up with Santa’s Helpers to fill up carts with toys for Fairbanks families

Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 10:01 AM AKST
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By Julie Swisher
Alaska State Troopers Team up with Santa's Helpers this holiday season

Community

Fairbanks hosts 2022 Winter Solstice Festival

Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 5:11 PM AKST
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By Alex Bengel
The festival runs from Friday, December 9 until Saturday, December 17, culminating in a fireworks show at Golden Heart Plaza.

Military Report

Mission to Minto: Operation Santa Claus brings holiday cheer to rural communities

Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 4:40 PM AKST
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By Julie Swisher
Santa got a head start this year to rural communities by teaming up with the Salvation Army and the Alaska National Guard

Community

Santa’s Helpers in Fairbanks gearing up for another holiday season

Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 9:49 AM AKST
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By Julie Swisher
Santa’s Helpers, a non-profit organization is turning up the heat on the holiday spirit, as volunteers get ready for their annual mission of bringing toys and food donations to families in need.

Community

Reindeer meet and greet generates donations for The Door

Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 9:15 AM AKST
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By Adrian Peterson
The Toy Quest spreads holiday cheer and charity while giving kids a chance to meet a reindeer.

News

Fairbanks Drama Association prepares first annual holiday play since 2019

Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 8:45 AM AKST
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By Alex Bengel
“The show is a sequel in a way, a follow-up to Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice,’” said director Paul Adasiak.

Community

“Freezing Out Senior Hunger” Fairbanks Senior Center kicks off the 2022 Year-End Giving Campaign

Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 4:47 PM AKST
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By Julie Swisher
Budget cuts to the NTS grant could lead to a reduction in meals for those most vulnerable who rely on the Meals on Wheels program.

Community

The annual APOA food drive sets a new record for the Fairbanks Community Food Bank

Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 8:38 AM AKST
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By Julie Swisher
Law enforcement officers break a new record in donations

Community

Fairbanks soup kitchen prepares for Thanksgiving season

Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 4:48 PM AKST
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By Alex Bengel
Bread Line, Inc. also teaches culinary classes and looks after a community garden in the summer.

Community

Alaska Peace Officers Association supporting the annual food drive

Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 10:39 AM AKST
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By KTVF Staff Reporter
Law enforcement officers are "in it - to win it" this weekend supporting the Fairbanks Community Food Bank with the annual food drive.

Community

Fairbanks Central Recycling Facility reminds residents what can and cannot be recycled

Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 9:19 AM AKST
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By Alex Bengel
Green Star of Interior Alaska, a local non-profit promoting recycling within the community, has taken on management of the Fairbanks facility.

News

Noel Wien Library holds art contest for Fairbanks youth

Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 8:15 PM AKST
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By Alex Bengel
Divided into three brackets by grade level, the competition is asking participants to create visual art inspired by their favorite book.

Community

South Cushman Shooting Range sees return of public use following September reopening

Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 4:45 PM AKST
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By Alex Bengel
Since the range's reopening, the public’s response to the improvements has been largely positive.

Community

Fairbanks Pipeline Training Center visited by Rep. Mary Peltola

Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 4:52 PM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
The annual 2-3 week class is the culmination of a pipeline apprenticeship program, and is one of many taught at the complex in Fairbanks.

Community

FNSB Central Recycling Facility to reopen November 1

Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 4:47 PM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
The facility was initially closed on July 1 when the contract with its operator ended.

Community

Fairbanks medical professionals offer free visual, dental health screening for children

Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 4:43 PM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
Screenings are by appointment only, and parents must accompany their child at all times.

Community

From fashion to a social gathering FRA and the United Way raise funds for the community

Updated: Oct. 22, 2022 at 12:08 PM AKDT
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By Julie Swisher
Local non-profits raise funds for programs in Interior Alaska.

Community

Break the Silence: Victim advocates continue outreach on domestic violence on Fort Wainwright

Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 2:07 PM AKDT
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By Julie Swisher
Victim advocates for domestic violence continue efforts on FWA

News

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Rally focuses on partnerships finding solutions

Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 8:46 PM AKDT
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By Adrian Peterson
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons rally focuses on progress being made to end the crisis.

Community

Fairbanks union gives community soup kitchen weekend help

Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 5:11 PM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
Stone Soup Cafe hosted members of the Carpenters Local 1243 union to build shelves in a shed behind the facility.

Health

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital makes changes to COVID-19 protocols

Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 4:58 PM AKDT
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By Julie Swisher
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital implements new changes to mask policies

Community

UAF celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day

Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 6:06 PM AKDT
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By Adrian Peterson
Students and staff at UAF celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day.

Community

Local musician writes song dedicated to Alaskan legend

Updated: Oct. 8, 2022 at 5:58 AM AKDT
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By Julie Swisher
Celebrate the life and legacy of Lance Mackey with his song, potluck, and silent auction at the Howling Dog.

News

Future Cities tours utility solar farm

Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 9:26 AM AKDT
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By Adrian Peterson
The Alliance for Reason and Knowledge works to help Alaskans plan for the future.

Military Report

The end of an era: Strykers leave Fort Wainwright

Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 5:00 PM AKDT
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By Julie Swisher
Fort Wainwright Strykers leave to Anniston Army Depot in Alabama

Community

Fairbanks Drama Association prepares first mainstage show since COVID-19

Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 4:58 PM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
To open their new season, the theater has chosen “Laughter on the 23rd Floor”, a comedy by Neil Simon that has never seen the stage in Fairbanks before.

News

Protestors gather outside Fairbanks Youth Facility

Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 9:25 AM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
Protestors gathered to speak out against operations at the Fairbanks Youth Facility

Community

Alaska K9 Center holds fundraiser to help secure protective vests for law enforcement dogs

Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 7:58 PM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
The event, now in its eleventh year, took place at the Alaska K9 Center on Badger Road.

News

Jim Clark resigns from seat on Fairbanks City Council

Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 7:33 PM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
Clark's resignation comes after a change of address that has brought him outside the Fairbanks city limits.

Community

Fairbanks-area WIC benefits to be dispersed through Juneau office

Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 4:04 PM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
WIC benefits for much of the Fairbanks area will automatically transfer to the Midnight Sun WIC Program in Juneau.
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