The plan to demolish the Polaris building has faced speedbumps, including unforeseen contaminants like polychlorinated biphenyl, which has to be shipped out of state.
For the last 20 years, the Internal Revenue Service has offered IRS Free File, a service where taxpayers can prepare their federal returns, and sometimes even their state returns, at no cost.
The goal of the economic summit was to connect private and public partners to develop a plan for future economic development in the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
Tribal Nations around the U.S., including in Alaska, are set to receive nearly $10 million in funding to expand access to reliable, high-speed internet services.
Fairbanks is a town founded on gold mining, but a recent project to search for gold in the area is causing alarm among some residents. Felix Gold and Milrock Resources are in a strategic partnership to explore for gold in the Fairbanks area.
A deadline for businesses to apply for COVID relief funding is quickly approaching. The City of Fairbanks American Rescue Plan Grant provides financial aid to businesses in the tourism and hospitality industry that lost revenue because of the pandemic.
In April, the Golden Valley Electric Association made an agreement with the University of Alaska Fairbanks allowing GVEA to purchase excess power from the university's power plant when available.
With two bridges closed and multiple road repairs taking place this summer, much of Fairbanks is seeing some kind of road work. For businesses in construction areas, the detours can hurt commerce.
To make up for the loss of a cruise season in the Gulf of Alaska, tourism company Holland America Princess developed a plan to bring visitors to the Fairbanks community.
With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner, Alaskans looking to get out on the road may see the highest gas prices the state has seen in two years.
Restrictions placed on non-essential travel through the US/Canadian border will now stay in place through June 21, 2021, instead of expiring near the end of May.
The IRS requires taxes be paid by deadline to avoid late penalties and interest and potential legal trouble. However, for those that are running behind, there are still options.
On May 15 all vehicles operating in Fairbanks, and those of all Alaskans living above the 60 North Latitude line, will be required to remove any studded tires and replace them with their springtime counterparts.