Safety

In a press release issued Thursday evening, the Fairbanks Police Department has announced that Kayce Smith, who was reported missing on January 9, 2021, has been located.

Johnathan Nakarak was found Wednesday after an anonymous tipster notified the Alaska State Troopers that he was staying in Salcha.

Alaska FBI office warns of COVID-19 vaccine scams and how to spot them.

A vigil was held in Fairbanks for the high number of missing persons. Families pleaded with law enforcement to call on the F.B.I. for help.

Snowmachining is a popular winter activity in Alaska. Whether for fun or just to get you from one place to the next, many Alaskans spend their winter on the vehicles. However, they can be dangerous if used improperly.

On Monday afternoon at approximately 4:00 p.m. Alaska State Troopers received a report of a snowmachine accident near Fox, on the pipeline access trails.

Alaska Airlines will be adding additional safety measure ahead of the presidential inauguration.

Interior law enforcement is looking for a new place to train officers after the firing range they previously used was closed. They have identified 10 sites around the Fairbanks and North Pole area and are seeking public comment about the proposed locations.

Four people who were unaccounted for after landslides in Haines have been found safe, but two others are still missing as of Thursday morning.

The City of Fairbanks has announced it’s plans for hiring a new Police Chief for the Fairbanks Police Department. The spot was left vacant after the previous chief, Nancy Reeder, left the position suddenly in August. Since August, Rick Sweet has been serving as the acting chief at the department while they look to hire a new one.