Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Dan Bross is a reporter at KUAC in Fairbanks.
Motives of armed Northway suspect unclear after fatal police shooting
There was a funeral service in the village of Northway on Friday for a man shot by police in Fairbanks earlier this month. 21-year-old Mathew Colton Stover of Northway died in a confrontation with FPD officers in a field next to Fairbanks Correctional Center on June 19th. Questions remain about Stover’s motivation and what happened with police. Listen now
An Interior wildfire sparks back up
A wildfire north of Delta Junction has reignited. The more than 8,000-acre South Fork Salcha Fire was started by lightning earlier this month in a remote area about 70 miles southeast of Fairbanks. Listen now
Chitina dip netters can now catch salmon in Copper River after spring ban
Chitina dip netters are now able to harvest a king salmon. The usual allowance in the popular Copper River personal use fishery is back after being rescinded this spring out of concern about a weak king run. With the commercial and subsistence harvests indicating a better than anticipated return, fishing restrictions have been pulled back. Listen now
‘Sense of relief’ as cuts to UA system are less than expected
The University of Alaska learned it would face cuts, even though UA president Jim Johnsen said the cuts were less than expected. Listen now
Man charged in 2015 Wasilla double murder
Court documents detail the case against a Wasilla man accused of a double murder along the Denali Highway. Listen now
Walker signs bill granting health insurance to dependents of fallen police, firefighters
Governor Bill Walker has signed legislation which requires the state to provide health insurance for the dependents of state law enforcement officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. Listen now
Fairbanks looks to recruit seasoned officers with $20,000 bonus
Fairbanks is offering a $20,000 bonus to attract seasoned police officers to the city after the money was approved unanimously by the city council on June 19. Fairbanks Police Department is short nine officers, and it’s estimated to take four years to fill the posts with rookie recruits, who must go through police academy training. Listen now
Fairbanks Police say Monday morning shooter was prepared for armed confrontation
Fairbanks Police have released details about an officer involved shooting in the city Monday. Police identified the man killed in a shootout with 4 FPD officers, as 21-year-old Mathew Colton Stover of Northway. Listen now
Alleged gunman shot by Fairbanks police Monday morning
One person is dead after being shot by Fairbanks Police. Police spokeswoman Yumi McCullough said the shooting happened when officers received two calls about a masked man wielding a rifle. Listen now
Former Fairbanks DA dies in motorcycle accident
Former Fairbanks District Attorney Mike Gray was killed in a motorcycle accident in the Yukon Territory. Listen now
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