Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Dan Bross is a reporter at KUAC in Fairbanks.
Snake-like procession of insect larvae spotted again in Interior Alaska
The unusual lines of moving gnat larvae were first reported in Fairbanks in 2007, with sporadic sightings ever since.
Flightseeing plane makes emergency landing on Denali National Park glacier
None of the nine people on board the K2 Aviation plane were injured in Friday's Tokositna Glacier landing, with helicopters flying them to Talkeetna.
CDC’s new rules for dogs entering the U.S. will have unique impacts in Alaska
The new border rules include a ban on bringing any dog under six months old into the U.S.
North Carolina woman dies in Nenana River rafting accident
Troopers say Pamela Waaser, 67, died June 24 in an accidental drowning after she fell into the river near Denali National Park.
Denali National Park set to reopen Wednesday as downpour helps wildfire crews
Parts of the park near its entrance, including the Riley Creek Campground and Horseshoe Lake Trail, will remain closed as crews fight the Riley Fire.
Interior Alaska wildfires flare up with wind, but soggy storm expected to dampen flames
The Grapefruit Complex had burned about 70,000 acres around miles 30 to 65 of the Elliott Highway, prompting an evacuation notice.
Denali National Park closure continues as Outside wildfire crews arrive
Firefighters made progress Monday against the Riley Fire, but passenger trains to the park have been canceled and power in the area remains out.
Denali National Park bars visitors as wildfire burns near entrance
Nobody is being allowed into the park due to the Riley Fire, with only a shuttle service for hikers already in the backcountry still operating.
Elliott Highway closed as the number of wildfires burning in Alaska grows
The Globe Fire jumped the highway near a campground, threatening cabins and Native allotments.
Residents along the Elliott Highway are told to evacuate as a fast-moving wildfire grows
Residents along Mile 39 to Mile 48 of the highway have been ordered to evacuate, due to a fire that has grown from 1 acre to 1,000 since Tuesday.
Hot, dry weather generates lightning-sparked wildfires across Interior Alaska
There are over 100 active wildfires burning in the state, with several hotshot crews en route from the Lower 48 to help Alaska firefighters.
4 Canadians suspected of crimes after boating to Fort Yukon
Troopers say the boaters were questioned Friday after traveling down the Porcupine River. They may face charges including human smuggling.
Park Service says Denali National Park employee relayed flag complaint without authorization
According to the National Park Service, a visitor initially complained about the noise from the flag flapping in the breeze.
Denali National Park contractor says American flag was removed from vehicle after road-noise complaint
Federal Highway Administration officials say they relayed the complaint to Granite Construction, which removed the flag from the vehicle on May 16.
Aurora activity set to spike this weekend with possible Alaska display
University of Alaska Fairbanks physics professor Mark Conde said the sun is approaching the peak of its 11-year activity cycle.
Fort Wainwright soldier fatally shot outside Fairbanks bar
Police say Shamar Snipes, 21, and Sharif Makkar, 27, were initially charged with assault after the shooting early Saturday of Brandon Moultrie.
Fairbanks hosts final gathering to remember Polaris Building
The 72-year-old structure will be fully demolished this spring, after it suffered flood damage from frozen pipes in 2001.
New work season opens for Denali Park Road bridge
The $100 million Pretty Rocks Bridge will cross the site of a landslide that has closed the road at Mile 45 since 2021.
Eddie Burke Jr. disqualified from 2024 Iditarod
The move comes as Burke is facing felony and misdemeanor assault charges for a May 2022 domestic violence incident in Anchorage.
Polaris and snowmachine rider who hit sled dog team charged with reckless driving
Three dogs were killed in the crash on the Denali Highway east of Cantwell.