Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Dan Bross is a reporter at KUAC in Fairbanks.
UAF highlights success of Sikuliaq research vessel
The University of Alaska Fairbanks operated research vessel Sikuliaq is proving to be a good investment. That was a key message from UAF college of fisheries and ocean sciences dean Bradly Moran during a Sikuliaq update for UA regents last week. Listen now
FBI joins search for missing 10-year-old Kotzebue girl
The FBI has joined the effort to find a missing girl in Kotzebue. Ten-year-old Ashley Johnson-Barr was last seen the evening of September 6th leaving a local park. Listen now
Numerous agencies continue search for missing 10-year-old Kotzebue girl
The search continues in Kotzebue for a missing ten-year-old girl. Listen now
New F-35s at Eielson Air Force Base have local schools preparing for influx
The basing of F-35 fighters at Eielson Air Force Base will increase the number of school-age kids in the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
Four killed, four injured in multi-vehicle Parks highway collision
Four people were killed in a Parks Highway accident on Monday.
Fairbanks woman charged with the murder of her two children
A Fairbanks woman is charged with killing her two infant children. Listen now
Fairbanks North Star Borough offices closed due to alleged threats
Fairbanks North Star Borough’s administrative center remains shut down due to what officials describe as threatening communications. Listen now
Regardless of who’s governor, state gasline corporation says China LNG deal can still continue
The state’s liquefied natural gas pipeline export project with China can continue regardless of whether Governor Bill Walker is elected to a second term in November. Listen now
Fairbanks North Star Borough met with 50 proposals to reduce wintertime air pollution
A Fairbanks North Star Borough air quality group is mulling over fifty proposals to reduce wintertime pollution from wood, coal and oil burning. Listen now
McCarthy Road reopened after being rocked by mudslide
Rain caused mudslides are affecting roads in the southeastern Interior. The Alaska Department of Transportation reports that the McCarthy Road was shut down by a slide last night. Listen now
In wake of pack-rafter incident at Wrangell St. Elias, experts highlight proper preparation
The death of a pack-rafter in Wrangell St. Elias National Park earlier this month, has raised awareness about proper preparation for the increasingly popular sport of floating back country rivers in tiny ultralight inflatable boats. Listen now
Alaska Fire Service looks to partner with Native groups to provide crews
The Alaska Fire Service is floating a plan to contract with Alaska Native corporations and tribal groups to provide wildfire crews.
On opening day for Yukon Quest registration, 22 mushers sign up
Reigning Yukon Quest champion Allen Moore headlines mushers who have registered for the 2019 race.
Earthworm species found by Fairbanks high school student may be native to Interior
A Fairbanks high school student may have discovered a new earthworm species. Listen now
Six suspects in custody in connection with North Pole murder
Several suspects are in custody in connection with a North Pole murder. Listen now
VPSO director charged with leaving scene of vehicle accident, criminal mischief
The director of the Tanana Chiefs Conference Village Public Safety officer program has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident and criminal mischief. Listen now
State allows 90-hour dip net opening at Chitina following strong sockeye return
Late-run Copper River sockeye continue to come in strong, and the state has scheduled a 90-hour dip net opening at Chitina beginning Thursday. A weaker than expected early run shut down fishing last month, but the return has been improving in recent weeks. Listen now
Fire crews continue battle with Taixtsalda Hill fire, estimated at 4,700 acres
Hot, dry weather in the Interior is bringing wildfires to life. The Taixtsalda Hill Fire near Tok is estimated at 4,700 acres, after being started Monday by an unknown cause. Listen now
Crews continue to battle blaze southeast of Tok, now estimated at 730 acres
There were five new wildfires detected across the interior on Monday, including one near Tok that’s drawing a major response. Listen now
Interior heat wave to continue as temperature records are broken
It’s forecast to remain hot across the Interior through mid-week. Listen now