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Karen Melin reflects on last two years as chief school administrator.

Karen Melin reflects on time as Interim Chief School Administrator

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Adrian Peterson
Melin speaks on successes made during hard times.

Community

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

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

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Alex Bengel
Showcasing 101 summer fun adventures and activities to explore in Interior Alaska.

Crime

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Troopers seeking info on killings of 2 women in Trapper Creek

Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 12:48 PM AKDT
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By Shannon Cole
Alaska State Troopers are seeking information regarding the deaths of two people in Trapper Creek.

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Dalton Highway to see closures while Dietrich Quarry conducts blast operations

Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 7:57 AM AKDT
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By Adrian Peterson
Blast operations at Dietrich Quarry prompt temporary closures on the Dalton Highway.

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Washout on the Dalton Highway causes closure for emergency repairs.

Washout on Dalton Highway causes closure

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 6:17 PM AKDT
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By Adrian Peterson
Erosion from the Sag River has damaged the Dalton Highway causing the Dept. of Transportation to close a section near milepost 403.5.

Education

The first interview will take place on June 12, with the series wrapping up on August 7.

UAF highlights active community members in live interview series

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 6:12 PM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
The first interview will take place on June 12, with the series wrapping up on August 7.

Environment

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AK Dept. of Fish and Game releases guidelines for dip-net fishing on Copper River

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 6:10 PM AKDT
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By Laila Murdock
The new regulations include a limit of one king salmon per household.

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Rabid moose confirmed in Alaska by Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game.

First rabid moose reported in Alaska has been confirmed by Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 6:08 PM AKDT
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By KTVF Staff Reporter
First rabid moose in state history discovered in Western Alaska.

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Fairbanks resident Lizzie Hartman competes on MasterChef Season 13.

Fairbanks resident Lizzie Hartman competes on MasterChef Season 13

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 10:44 AM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
Fairbanks resident Lizzie Hartman competes on MasterChef Season 13.

State

On June 7, Attorney General Treg Taylor joined 27 other states in a movement against...

Alaska AG Taylor demands FCC action on illegal robo-calls and robo-texts

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 9:18 AM AKDT
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By KTVF Staff Reporter
On June 7, Attorney General Treg Taylor joined 27 other states in a movement against telemarketing scams.
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Milestones reached at first farms in the Nenana-Tochaket Agricultural Project

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 9:07 AM AKDT
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By Adrian Peterson
Farmers in the Nenana-Tochaket Agricultural Project markdown milestones in early development.

News

BLM issues fire restrictions to areas north of Fairbanks

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 3:33 PM AKDT
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By KTVF Staff Reporter
BLM issues fire restrictions on federal lands near Fox and the NOAA facility site on the Steese Highway effective tonight at midnight.

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CDC Director Walensky makes visit to Alaska

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:35 PM AKDT
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By Georgina Fernandez
The top director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, made her first trip to Alaska this week as part of her overall mission to gain a better understanding of the status of health infrastructure across the United States.

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Agriculture Education Day highlights efforts to improve food security in Alaska

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:03 PM AKDT
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By Adrian Peterson
The DNR hosted Agriculture Education Day in Nenana to teach the public more about their agricultural projects.

Crime

Fairbanks Police report vandalism at Lathrop High School

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 5:19 PM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
On May 30, Fairbanks Police responded to a fire alarm at the facility.

Crime

2017 Fairbanks Hatchet Murderer receives conviction

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 4:16 PM AKDT
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By KTVF Staff Reporter
Update to the 2017 Fairbanks Hatchet Murder at Club Manchu

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Construction Report: Renovations on the Nenana-Tochaket Road

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 8:57 AM AKDT
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By Adrian Peterson
Renovations to the Nenana-Tochaket Road seek to meet the demand of the growing agricultural developments.

Community

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

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 8:50 AM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
UAF's Music in the Garden series is Thursday nights at the Georgeson Botanical Garden.

News

Fire forces evacuation of 51 passengers from cruise ship in Southeast Alaska

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 7:37 PM AKDT
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By Shannon Cole
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard responded to a fire onboard a small cruise ship in Glacier Bay National Park on Monday.

Community

Tanana Lakes Recreation Area undergoes expansion project

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

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Trista Jennings pleads not guilty to embezzling funds from City of Anderson

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 12:13 PM AKDT
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By Adrian Peterson
Facing multiple charges for embezzling over $100,000, Anderson woman pleads not guilty.

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Yakutat holds welcoming ceremony for Hawaiian voyaging canoe, Hokulea

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 11:41 AM AKDT
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By Mahealani Richardson and KTVF Staff Reporter
The beginning of a four-year, Pacific-wide journey for Hawaiian voyaging canoe, Hokulea, started with a 'heritage sail' in Yakutat, Alaska.

Military Report

Alaska lawmakers respond to reports of suspected Chinese spy activity at local military bases

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 8:28 AM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
Potential spies tried to gain access to U.S. military bases in Alaska, including Fort Wainwright.

Community

UAF offers 95 summer kids camps to community youth this season

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 9:10 AM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
There are still available spaces in many of the camps that began on May 22 and run through August 11.

Health

Health Watch: Reducing the risk of dementia

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 9:00 AM AKDT
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By Deb Balzer
Dementia is not one disease, but an umbrella term for a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities.

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Boaters from missing Southeast fishing charter boat identified

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 8:59 AM AKDT
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By Tracy Sinclare
The U.S. Coast Guard has recovered the body of one person and has called off the search for four more people from a fishing charter vessel that was last seen near Sitka on Sunday afternoon.

Health

Health Report: How much screen time is too much for kids?

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 9:03 AM AKDT
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By Deb Balzer
The surgeon general has issued a new advisory, concerning effects of social media use on the mental health of young people.

Military Report

Fort Wainwright to host free public concert on base

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

Crime

AST in search of Jeremy Fish and accomplice Christian Williams

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 5:28 PM AKDT
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By KTVF Staff Reporter and Adrian Peterson
Felon Jeremy Fish and Christian Williams are wanted for escape, weapons, and drug charges.

News

Construction Report: Completing work on University Avenue

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 6:16 AM AKDT
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By Adrian Peterson
The Dept. of Transportation focuses on utilities and sidewalks during completion of work on University Ave.

Military Report

Pioneer Park hosts Memorial Day ceremony featuring Senator Dan Sullivan

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 6:12 AM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
Despite dismal conditions outside, members of the community came out to the Centennial Center to pay their respects to the fallen.

News

Pioneer Park opens for the Memorial Day weekend with fun for everyone

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 9:11 AM AKDT
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By Adrian Peterson
Summer fun and events planned for the park will live in parallel with construction and restoration projects.

Economy

Fairbanks North Star Borough updates software for property tax system

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 8:54 AM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
The current system, called TACS, has been in use for nearly 30 years and is outdated.

News

Enjoy the Memorial Day weekend without starting a wildfire

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:20 PM AKDT
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By KTVF Staff Reporter
Keep our state beautiful by making sure you don't start a wildfire.

Safety

Fairbanks Police evacuate area near Moore Street over suspected explosive device

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:56 PM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
The police determined that the item reported as an explosive device was not real.

Economy

Fairbanks North Star Borough Treasury counter adjusts hours

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:52 PM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
The counter will open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., then reopen at 11:30 a.m. and stay available until 5:00 p.m.

Military Report

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense visits Alaska soldiers

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 3:12 PM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
Kathleen Hicks goal was to hear from the soldiers serving in Alaska about life on base in the 49th state.

News

Alaskans have faced a decline in personal income for over a decade

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:36 AM AKDT
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By Adrian Peterson
After the oil boom, Alaska's per-capita income decreased compared to the national average.

News

Alaska State Troopers begin limited use of body cameras

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:14 AM AKDT
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By Adrian Peterson
Alaska State Troopers are testing the new cameras before the Dept. of Public Safety equips all officers body cameras by year's end.

News

Alaska Interior Trauma Conference learns from combat medics

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 5:41 PM AKDT
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By Adrian Peterson
Combat medics at the Medical Simulation Training Center at Ft. Wainwright demonstrate trauma response for the Alaska Interior Trauma Conference.

Health

Health Watch: Robotics in throat cancer treatment

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 5:06 PM AKDT
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By Deb Balzer and Alex Bengel
Patients have safer, less invasive surgical treatments available to them thanks to ongoing innovation.

News

Illinois man dies after becoming stuck in Turnagain Arm mudflats

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 12:33 PM AKDT
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By Joey Klecka
A 20-year-old Illinois man died after getting stuck in the mud and becoming submerged in the incoming tide Sunday evening near Hope.

Safety

Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony held in North Pole

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 8:39 AM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
The Trooper Gabe Rich and Trooper Scott Johnson Memorial Park saw law enforcement officers, soldiers, and community leaders gather to pay tribute to the fallen.

News

In landmark visit, First Lady Jill Biden heads to Bethel touting administration’s broadband internet efforts

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 1:36 PM AKDT
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By Beth Verge
First Lady Jill Biden, along with representatives of the Biden-Harris Administration, visited Bethel to discussed broadband internet connectivity in Western Alaska.

Health

City hosts Fairbanks Symposium on Opioids

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 5:53 PM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
Wedgewood Resort in Fairbanks hosted the Fairbanks Symposium on Opioids from May 16 to 18.

News

Prescribed burns at Creamers Field provide multiple benefits

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 5:48 PM AKDT
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By Adrian Peterson
Annual prescribed burns help the habitat, improve public safety and train new firefighters.

News

After a long and cold spring Fairbanks finally sees green up

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 7:34 PM AKDT
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By Adrian Peterson
A cold April lead to a nearly week late green up in Fairbanks

Community

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

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 5:25 PM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
Three Alaskans from the Interior were honored on Tuesday, May 16 by Alaska's First Lady, Rose Dunleavy.

News

Nenana School District awarded $100,000 grant from U.S. Dept. of Energy

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 11:24 AM AKDT
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By Caden Wassmann
$100,000 federal grant awarded to Nenana School District for the advancement of energy sustainability projects.

Community

Structure fire closes Spice It Up until further notice

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:46 PM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
The blaze originated in a food truck behind the building, before spreading to the roof of the main structure.
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