News

Alaska regents extend contract for interim president

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Associated Press

The University of Alaska Board of Regents has extended the contract for its interim president.

News

As Anchorage’s current emergency order is set to expire, how effective was it?

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Scott Gross

As Anchorage’s Emergency Order-16 comes to a close and Emergency Order-17 will take its place at 8 a.m. on New Year’s Day, how effective was EO-16 in slowing down the spread of the virus?

News

Buyout nets coastal Alaska villages first direct ownership of Bering Sea crab quota

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Grant Robinson

Fishing rights and vessel ownership are transferring from a Seattle-based fishing company to two Alaskan regional economic development organizations and 30 communities.

News

Alaska House and Senate still not organized 5 days from start of session

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Sean Maguire

The Alaska House of Representatives and Senate have still not organized five days out from the start of the next legislative session.

Coronavirus

‘It’s a big deal for me,’ COVID-19 vaccination clinic begins at Carlson Center

Updated: Jan. 15, 2021 at 5:11 PM AKST

By John Dougherty

On Friday and Saturday health officials in Fairbanks will be administering 1,250 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to health care workers, emergency responders and seniors.

Coronavirus

White House, tribes joined to deliver Alaska Native vaccines

Updated: Jan. 15, 2021 at 4:48 PM AKST

By Associated Press

A partnership with the Trump administration has reduced disparities in Alaska Native access to COVID-19 testing, treatment and protective equipment, tribal health care leaders said.

Military Report

Alaska National Guard to provide assistance for presidential inauguration

Updated: Jan. 15, 2021 at 4:34 PM AKST

By KTVF Staff Reporter

Airman and Soldiers in the Alaska National Guard are going to be headed to Washington D.C. ahead of the presidential inauguration in order to assist the District of Columbia National Guard and federal civilian authorities.

Crime

Father and son charged with murder of 18-year-old Fairbanks resident

Updated: Jan. 15, 2021 at 4:07 PM AKST

By Alex Bengel

Shortly before 4am on January 14th, Alaska State Troopers responded to 911 calls reporting a shooting which occurred on the corner of Goldstream Road and the Old Steese Highway.

Crime

Troopers attempting to locate good Samaritan who may have helped burglary suspects

Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 5:04 PM AKST

By John Dougherty

Alaska State Troopers are attempting to track down a good Samaritan who may have helped five burglary suspects who were stuck in the snow off Murphey Dome Road.

State

Alaska Senators react to President Donald Trump’s impeachment

Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 4:37 PM AKST

By Alex Bengel

Following President Donald Trump’s impeachment by the U.S. House of Representatives on January 13th, Alaska Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan released statements on social media giving their thoughts on the vote.

Safety

Alaska Airlines to implement additional safety measures ahead of inauguration

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.

Court

Annual MLK Day free legal clinic for Alaskans goes virtual this year

Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 4:03 PM AKST

By John Dougherty

The 12th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day free legal clinic is going virtual because of COVID-19. The event offers free consultation with attorneys regarding family law, housing law, public benefit law and other types of civil law.

Construction Report

Fairbanks resident dies in Seward Highway crash

Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 5:00 PM AKST

By John Dougherty

According to the Alaska State Troopers, Allen Solomon, 31, of Fairbanks was killed in a vehicle collision on the Seward Highway. According to the post from Troopers, Solomon was traveling north on the highway at a high rate of speed when he struck a Department of Transportation grader that was working to plow the road.

News

Alaska State Troopers respond to reports of gunshots near North Pole

Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 4:59 PM AKST

By John Dougherty

A North Pole man died after succumbing to subzero temperatures during a incident with Alaska State Troopers on Monday. According to AST, 35-year-old Brady Jackson was contacted off of Eielson Farm Road when troopers received multiple reports of gunshots.

Education

Fairbanks educational labor unions comment on upcoming negotiations with school board

Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 4:57 PM AKST

By Ryan Osborne

ESSA and FEA are to meet with FNSB School District on Friday for negotiations.

Economy

Competition drives airfare prices down between Fairbanks and Anchorage

Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 4:10 PM AKST

By John Dougherty

A recent sale gave travelers between Fairbanks and Anchorage a chance to buy tickets for just under $60 one way. The sale was started by Ravn Alaska when they announced low airfares to various Alaskan destinations. A on-way ticket between Fairbanks and Anchorage was $59 during the sale. Alaska Airlines quickly responded by offering one-way airfare between Alaska’s two largest cities for $57.

Military Report

Fort Wainwright transport helicopters play vital role in Army, Fairbanks community

Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 5:42 PM AKST

By John Dougherty

Fort Wainwright is home to the Boeing CH-47 Chinook and the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, two transport helicopters that serve the Army and civilians alike.

Health

Health Report: The psychology of New Years resolutions and why they fail

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?

Education

Fairbanks school district labor unions request contract negotiations in meeting with school board

Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 5:15 PM AKST

By Ryan Osborne

With schools slated to reopen this month, the Fairbanks School Board held an executive session on Monday, January 11, to discuss a renegotiation of contract safety articles with the Education Support Staff Association and the Fairbanks Education Association.

Community

Alaskan physicians to hold online town hall to address COVID-19 questions

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.

Education

Fairbanks School Board to prepare response to Education Associations

Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 at 11:54 PM AKST

By Ryan Osborne

The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District School Board held a special meeting in order to respond to two letters from Education Associations ESSA, and FEA.

State

Dunleavy administration returns vetoed budget funds to Alaska Court System

Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 at 4:50 PM AKST

By Alex Bengel

Governor Mike Dunleavy has refunded more than 300 thousand dollars to the Alaska Court System’s budget following a ruling by the 3rd District Superior Court of Alaska.

Environment

Bureau of Land Management to equip officers with body cameras

Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 at 4:17 PM AKST

By Richard Atkin

The Bureau of Land Management will equip officers with body cameras.

News

Sen. Dan Sullivan recalls experience during riot inside US Capitol

Updated: Jan. 9, 2021 at 6:29 PM AKST

By Dave Leval

Sen. Dan Sullivan is still trying to process what he witnessed this week on Capitol Hill.

News

Pruitt loses election challenge in the Alaska Supreme Court

Updated: Jan. 9, 2021 at 6:26 PM AKST

By Sean Maguire

Anchorage Republican Rep. Lance Pruitt lost his election challenge in the Alaska Supreme Court.

Environment

The new climate normal

Updated: Jan. 9, 2021 at 6:23 PM AKST

By Tracy Sinclare

It’s not unusual for a meteorologist to say a temperature or snow total is above or below “normal.” But what is normal and how is that decided?

Anchorage teachers seek delay in return to class instruction

Updated: Jan. 9, 2021 at 6:09 PM AKST

By Associated Press

Some teachers in Anchorage have asked the school district to delay a return to in-person instruction until they are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine.

Crime

44-year-old North Pole man arrested after accusation of date rape

Updated: Jan. 9, 2021 at 5:10 PM AKST

By KTVF Staff Reporter

A North Pole man is charged with rape after a woman claimed he got rough with her and wouldn’t take no for an answer. 44-year old John Christopher Atkins is charged with five counts of sexual assault in the first degree, as well as sexual assault in the second degree and sexual assault in the fourth degree.

Candidate Profiles & Election Information

Murkowski becomes 1st GOP senator to say Trump should resign

Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 at 5:12 PM AKST

By Associated Press and MARK THIESSEN and ALAN FRAM

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday that President Donald Trump should resign, making her the first Republican senator to say he should leave office as backlash grows against his goading of violent supporters who stormed the Capitol.

Entertainment

Telling Alaska’s stories: Fairbanks-based podcast recognized on national scale

Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 at 4:20 PM AKST

By Richard Atkin

Fairbanks-based podcast Dark Winter Nights recognized on national scale.

News

Alaska Airlines to begin enforcing new emotional support animal policy beginning Jan. 11

Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 at 4:14 PM AKST

By Ryan Osborne

Alaska Airlines and American Airlines ground emotional support animals in accordance with the Department of Transportations recently updated Air Carrier Access Act.

Fire & Rescue

Fire Wire: Simulator helps Eielson firefighters train to arrive safely to a scene

Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 at 4:08 PM AKST

By John Dougherty

Firefighters have a hard and often dangerous job. Training helps ensure they are able to be safe and effective while doing their job. In the winter however, this can be hard because of the cold temperatures and slick roads. To combat this and help train in the Winter, the Eielson Fire Department purchased a simulator to help firefighters practice driving a truck and pumping water.

News

Dunleavy administration to appeal USACE permit denial for Pebble Project

Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 at 3:57 PM AKST

By Malia Barto

Friday, Dunleavy announced the Alaska Department of Law will file an appeal over the decision to deny the 404 permit by the U.S. Amry Corps of Engineers.

Community

Fairbanks WWII veteran gets a special 102nd birthday party

Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 5:00 PM AKST

By John Dougherty

A resident of the Pioneer Home in Fairbanks was treated to a special birthday on Thursday. Urban Rahoi turned 102 year old on Thursday. The WWII veteran lives in the Pioneer Home and because of COVID-19 has been unable to have visitors for nearly a year. To celebrate his birthday, several dozen members of the community came to the senior center to help wish Rahoi a happy birthday.

Community

ANSEP to offer STEM learning to middle schools across Alaska this spring

Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 4:22 PM AKST

By Richard Atkin

ANSEP will be offering STEM lessons to Alaskan middle schools

Education

University of Alaska Fairbanks joins study of prehistoric mummified wolf remains

Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 4:17 PM AKST

By Alex Bengel

The University of Alaska Fairbanks has participated in the study of wolf pup remains that have been dated to more than 50,000 years old.

Education

Lead Instructor at Literacy Council of Alaska in Fairbanks discusses GED application rise

Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 4:14 PM AKST

By Ryan Osborne

Brian Davis, program coordinator and lead instructor at the literacy council of Alaska discusses a surge in residents seeking their General Educational Development (GED) diplomas.

Crime

Anchorage FBI issues statement on U.S. Capitol violence

Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 3:32 PM AKST

By KTVF Staff Reporter

The Anchorage office of the FBI issued a statement Thursday related to the violence in the U.S. Capital Wednesday. Asking those that might have information about federal crimes that were committed in the U.S. Capital on Wednesday, to share that information with the FBI.

News

Carlson Center study recommends borough management of building

Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 4:54 PM AKST

By John Dougherty

The Fairbanks North Star Borough published the findings of a feasibility study conducted regarding the future of the Carlson Center. The study concluded that the borough should consider taking over management of the building.

Candidate Profiles & Election Information

Alaska lawmakers react to riots in Washington, D.C.

Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 4:52 PM AKST

By Alex Bengel

U.S. Representative Don Young and Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski took to Twitter to share their reactions to the violence that took place at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday morning.

Coronavirus

Health Watch: COVID-19 vaccine appointments available for Alaskans 65 and older

Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 4:35 PM AKST

By Richard Atkin

COVID-19 vaccine appointments available to Alaskans 65 and older.

Education

Fairbanks school district Superintendent Karen Gaborik addresses concerns from labor unions

Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 4:11 PM AKST

By Ryan Osborne

Fairbanks School Board Superintendent Karen Gaborik addresses concerns from a joint letter of concern representing the Fairbanks Education Association (FEA), the Education Support Staff Association (ESSA), and the Fairbanks Principals Association (FPA)

State

Lawyers for Dunleavy want part of law on appointments tossed

Updated: Jan. 5, 2021 at 5:20 PM AKST

By Associated Press and Becky Bohrer

Attorneys for Alaska are asking a judge to strike down provisions of law dealing with government appointments amid a dispute between Gov. Mike Dunleavy and lawmakers who did not meet to consider his picks for his Cabinet, boards and commissions.

Crime

Police: Homicides in Anchorage fell nearly in half in 2020

Updated: Jan. 5, 2021 at 5:17 PM AKST

By Associated Press

The number of homicides in Alaska’s largest city fell by nearly half in 2020 compared with the previous year, authorities said.

Environment

Some fishermen on edge after rough year in North Pacific

Updated: Jan. 5, 2021 at 5:15 PM AKST

By Associated Press

Some fishermen in the North Pacific Ocean are on edge ahead of a traditionally fruitful winter fishing season, following a rough 2020 that saw catch rates fall below long-term averages.

Candidate Profiles & Election Information

Senator Dan Sullivan discusses issues facing 117th Congress with DC Bureau Correspondent

Updated: Jan. 5, 2021 at 4:16 PM AKST

By Alex Bengel and Peter Zampa

In December, Republican Dan Sullivan spoke with Gray Television’s DC Bureau Correspondent Peter Zampa about issues facing the 117th Congress.

Fire & Rescue

One dead in cabin fire near Fairbanks

Updated: Jan. 5, 2021 at 4:12 PM AKST

By John Dougherty

A fire off McGrath Road claimed the life of one man early Tuesday morning. According to the Alaska Division of Fire and Life Safety, the fire was reported around 2:00 a.m. and the Steese Volunteer Fire Department responded.

Community

Fairbanks expands police chief hiring process to external applicants

Updated: Jan. 4, 2021 at 5:21 PM AKST

By John Dougherty

he City of Fairbanks has expanded the hiring process for a new police chief to external applicants starting Jan. 5.

News

Fairbanks residents witness bright unknown object falling from the sky

Updated: Jan. 4, 2021 at 5:04 PM AKST

By Ryan Osborne

A bright blue unidentified falling object has been seen by residents across Fairbanks and Wasilla.

Education

Fairbanks Alaska Literacy Council offering GED registration week

Updated: Jan. 4, 2021 at 5:03 PM AKST

By Richard Atkin

Literacy Council of Alaska offering registration for GED classes.