Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Dan Bross is a reporter at KUAC in Fairbanks.
Flags at half-staff for former Alaska attorney general
Flags are at half-staff in honor of former Alaska attorney general and lifelong University of Alaska advocate, Grace Schaible of Fairbanks.
Fairbanks changing trash drop-off site hours
"We often find trash strewn all over the ground that has been pulled out of the bins," Jordan said. "And the bins are constantly getting spray-painted, and the contractor simply can't keep up with that. And we are finding a lot of needles and other things and observing some drug activity."
Copper river king salmon return higher than expected
The Copper River king salmon return is coming in better than forecast. Predicted to be the weakest on record, at about 29 thousand kings, Alaska Department of Fish and Game Upper Copper River management biologist Mark Somerville says the forecast is being questioned given recent week’s king harvest by commercial fishers on the river’s delta.
Fairbanks North Star Borough works to improve trash drop off location
The Fairbanks North Star Borough is beginning a 3 week experiment aimed at improving conditions of a heavily used trash drop off location. The borough is cutting hours at the Farmers Loop East transfer site in Fairbanks from 24 to 12 during the trial period, which starts Thursday. Borough solid waste manager Bob Jordan said the facility will also be staffed.
Indian Health director to visit Interior villages
The director of the Indian Health Service is scheduled to visit interior villages tomorrow (Thurs, June 9.) IHS Director, Rear Admiral Chris Buchanan plans to tour Rampart and Allakaket with a group of state and regional Native leaders.
Denali climber rescued after 14 hours in crevasse
A Denali climber was rescued yesterday (Mon, June 1) after spending 14 hours wedged deep in a crevasse. The National Park Service spokeswoman Maureen Gaultieri said 38-year-old Martin Takak, of Slovakia, fell un-roped into the crevasse while descending the peak before 1:30 AM Monday.
Season’s first major wildfire burns near Tok
The season’s first major wildfire response is underway near Tok. The North Robertson Fire, about 30 miles northwest of Tok is being fought from the air and on the ground. Listen now
Fairbanks project looks to restore crippled Cripple Creek
A project is underway to restore a Fairbanks area creek. The multi-year endeavor spearheaded by the Interior Alaska Land Trust and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is aimed at bringing Cripple Creek on the west side of town back to life. Listen now
Copper River fisherman found dead
A Copper River salmon fisherman has been found dead in the surf near the river’s Delta. Listen now
Group trying to keep Fox Spring open faces impending fundraising deadline
A non-profit group trying to keep a spring-fed well north of Fairbanks open is facing an upcoming fund raising deadline. Friends of Fox Spring is taking donations to cover formerly state funded operation and maintenance of the popular drinking water site off the Elliot Highway north of Fairbanks. Listen now
Man shot by Fairbanks police after ramming into trooper, officer vehicles
A man who rammed police vehicles with his truck, was shot dead by Fairbanks police officers in Fairbanks. The man, who’s name has not been released, had outstanding felony arrest warrants -- according to Alaska State Troopers. Listen now
Two Interior residents missing after Yukon boating accident
Two Interior residents are missing after a boating accident on the Yukon River. Alaska State Troopers report that a search is underway for 56-year-old Clifford Adams and 38-year-old Ai Adams, both residents of the Yukon Flats village of Beaver. Listen now
Low pressure front near Denali Park brings snow
The Denali Park area is seeing a return to winter. A front associated with an area of low pressure over northwest Alaska is pushing across the Interior and dropping snow at higher elevations. Listen now
Should the U.S. enter conflict with North Korea, Alaska at center of response
Alaska will be at the center of the response if the U.S. gets into a conflict with North Korea. That's according to Alaska’s senior military officer. Listen now
Violent streak in Fairbanks draws concern from officials
A recent spate of violence in Fairbanks is drawing concern from local officials. Listen now
House passes bill banning wolf harvest in northeast Denali Park
The Alaska House has passed a bill banning wolf harvest on a section of state land bordering Denali National Park. Listen now
Police Memorial Day in Fairbanks pays tribute to last year’s fallen officer
Today is Police Memorial Day, and a ceremony to remember law enforcement officers in the state who have died in the line of duty, was held in Fairbanks this morning. Listen now
NOAA looks to give up potentially mineral-rich Fairbanks property
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration wants to relinquish a tract of potentially mineral rich property north of Fairbanks. Listen now
Request denied for additional restrictions on Cooper king salmon harvest
The Alaska Board of Fish has narrowly voted down a request for additional restrictions on commercial harvest of Copper River king salmon. Listen now
Sinkhole pops up at Ft. Wainwright
A sinkhole has opened up on Ft. Wainwright in Fairbanks. Listen now