Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Dan Bross is a reporter at KUAC in Fairbanks.
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
Siemens and Knikatnu propose to jointly supply IGU with LNG
A natural gas supply proposal from Siemens and Knikatnu Corporation is a safer, less expensive option for the Interior Gas Utility. That’s the message from officials with the partnered companies that want to supply the Fairbanks North Star Borough’s Interior Gas Utility with liquefied natural gas. Listen now
Usibelli Coal Mine celebrates 75 years in Healy
Usibelli Coal Mine is celebrating its 75th anniversary. The operation in Healy started by Emil Usibelli in 1943, run by his son and now by his grandson, is Alaska’s only operating coal mine. Listen now
Fairbanks Four suit alleges misconduct, questions settlement agreement
A judge will decide whether a federal civil rights suit filed against the city of Fairbanks can proceed. Listen now
Copper River sport and dip net fishing to re-open
The Copper River dip net fishery is re-opening after being shut down for more than a month. Listen now
Trooper identified in fatal Copper Center shooting
An Alaska State Trooper who fatally shot a Copper Center man Friday, has been identified as a six-year veteran of the force. Listen now
Lt. Gov. Mallott talks salmon in Yukon River communities
State officials toured several Yukon River communities last week, the third year in a row that the Walker administration has made the trip, hosted by the Tanana Chiefs Conference to talk to village residents about salmon.
On immigration, Sen. Sullivan calls for more facilities, better processing
Sen. Dan Sullivan addressed the Trump Administration’s immigration policies in Fairbanks on Sunday, emphasizing that the federal government is not currently set up to properly manage a flood of immigrants seeking asylum.
DOD releases plan for Interior basing of F-35s
The Fairbanks-North Pole area is at the start of a mini-boom, as the region prepares for the basing of two squadrons of F-35 fighter jets at Eielson Air Force Base. Listen now
Salcha couple found dead in plane wreckage
A Salcha couple has been found dead in the wreckage of their small plane. Listen now
Yukon Quest upholds censure of Hugh Neff over dog death
The Yukon Quest is upholding the censure of two-time past champion Hugh Neff, related to the death of one of his dogs in the 2018 race. Listen now
Decrepit, abandoned Polaris Hotel could soon be owned by City of Fairbanks
The City of Fairbanks could soon take ownership of the abandoned Polaris Hotel.
New UAF research could help scientists develop an early warning system for earthquakes
A University of Alaska Fairbanks researcher has discovered unusual precursor activity along the Minto Fault west of Fairbanks. Listen now
Interior sees first wildfire of note this season
The Interior’s first substantial wildfire of the season was ignited by lightning last night outside Fairbanks. Listen now
New UAF project to investigate North Slope heavy oil extraction
The University of Alaska Fairbanks will lead an investigation of heavy oil extraction on the North Slope. Listen now
Fairbanks man charged with murdering infant daughter
A Fairbanks man is charged with second degree murder in the death of his infant child. Listen now