Safety

As winter sets in and the days get shorter, Alaska State Trooper said drivers can have a hard time seeing pedestrians and cyclists using roads, which makes reflective clothing or flashing LED lights critical.

The Alaska State Troopers are experiencing a high number of accidental 911 calls at the Fairbanks dispatch center, which uses up much needed resources.

The Fairbanks International Airport has a new hanger on its property designed to help save lives. LifeMed Alaska cut the ribbon on their new hanger Thursday, and welcomed guests to an open house on Saturday.

The Fairbanks Police Department (FPD) is cautioning parents and children about riding ATVs and dirt bikes on public roads. According to Deputy Chief Rick Sweet, FPD has been getting complaints about youth riding recklessly in residential areas.

The Fairbanks Police Department is reporting a new telephone scam making the rounds in the community.

Searchers continued looking throughout the week until the discovery Friday.

Staffing issues at the Fairbanks Police Department have forced officers to work extra hours to try to keep Fairbanks safe. The department is short 11 positions from a total of 45 they are budgeted for.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a first-class recall notice for some blood lead level products from Magellan Diagnostics, Inc.

In a state where aviation matters more, the FAA is trying to make flying safer.

The Fairbanks North Star Borough is encouraging residents to sign up for wildfire alerts.

According to a Facebook post put out by the Fairbanks Police Department (FPD), Fairbanks North Star Borough (FNSB) residents have been receiving phone calls from an individual identifying themselves as a Fairbanks law enforcement officer.

Alaska State and Wildlife Troopers are conducting additional traffic patrols in a campaign to enforce seat belt laws.

While adults aren’t required to wear a life vest. Having one available for anyone on a boat is. Potter also says that children under 13 are required to be wearing a life preserver at all times.

According to a dispatch published by the Alaska State Troopers Wednesday evening, two people are dead after a single-vehicle rollover crash in Tok, Alaska.

With water continuing to overflow the banks and the ice jam remaining in place, the National Weather Service out of Fairbanks has issued a flood warning for the area.

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.

The days are getting longer and warmer and many Alaskan’s are pulling out their ATVs, side-by-sides and dirt bikes to enjoy the summer, but like everything there are rules involved with recreational vehicles.

As the snow melts, residents of Fairbanks have been finding needles and syringes that were hidden by the snow. The sharps can be dangerous to garbage collectors if not stored properly.

Multiple fire departments are currently on the scene of a structure fire located in a building owned by C & R Pipe on Alta Way, near South Cushman Street in Fairbanks.

An Alaska resident died last week after a single-vehicle rollover crash in British Columbia, Canada.

The Alaska Justice Information Center (AJiC) studied the 92 cases that took place between 2010-20

Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson chose Deputy Chief of Police Kenneth McCoy to replace Police Chief Justin Doll while he is on leave before official retirement. The change will go into effect at 8 a.m. Monday.

The Alaska Department of Corrections will resume in-person visitations this week, but a new set of vaccination requirements have drawn criticism from several civil rights organizations.

A new phone scam has been reported by Fairbanks residents.

A former chief and a longtime detective have called into question the inner workings of the Fairbanks Police Department, alleging a workplace culture of discrimination and harassment.

The U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday suspended the search in waters off Alaska for an overdue helicopter piloted by the former head of Alaska’s largest tribal health care organization, who resigned last week after allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced against him.

The Alaska Peace Officers Association is inviting the public to a meeting to discuss plans to build a new training facility near Fairbanks.

The rivers and lakes of Alaska can be great places to travel, play and fish on during the cold winter months, but this year, warm temperatures have made ice on the Chena River unsafe.

Ron Dupee, long time employee of the Fairbanks Police Department, was chosen last week by Mayor Jim Matherly to be the new Chief of Police.

In a press release sent out Thursday evening, Mayor Matherly and the City of Fairbanks announced that the new Chief of Police would be Fairbanks Police Department Acting Deputy Chief Ron Dupee.