Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Dan Bross is a reporter at KUAC in Fairbanks.
Ambler Road access project scoping period extended
There’s more time to provide input on what should be considered in an environmental impact statement for the proposed Ambler Road project. The Bureau of Land Management has extended the EIS scoping period for the over 200-mile state proposed mining access route in the southern Brooks Range. Listen now
Most of Alaska should see normal winter breakup this year
A more normal winter across much of Alaska bodes for more normal river breakup conditions this spring. Listen now
UA Regents schedule meeting to discuss Senate’s approved cuts
The University Of Alaska Board Of Regents is holding a special meeting Thursday in Fairbanks to discuss contingency plans in light of State Senate approved budget cuts. Last week the Senate passed a budget that cuts $22 million from the $325 million in UA funding supported by the House and Governor Bill Walker. Listen now
Canada geese make first drop into Fairbanks this year
Canada Geese have touched down at the Creamers Field Refuge in Fairbanks. Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologist Mark Ross says the first of iconic birds synonymous with spring in the interior, was spotted at the refuge Tuesday April 4th, continuing a trend toward earlier arrivals. Listen now
Fairbanks police identify suspected weekend homicide victim
Fairbanks Police have identified the victim of suspected homicide. They say 44-year-old Jose Alfonso Sifuentes Morales was found dead in the road in the area of 3rd Avenue and Hall Street at 12:24 AM yesterday (Tues).
This year’s Arctic Man Classic to start at Summit Lake this week
Racers and fans gather this week at Summit Lake for the annual Arctic Man Ski and SnoGo Classic. Listen now
Alaskan skiers complete stellar race week in Fairbanks
A week of high-level cross country ski racing wrapped up in Fairbanks yesterday (April 2) with women’s and men’s marathons. The races, including three National Championship events, showcased the nation’s top Nordic skiers, including numerous Alaskans. Listen now
Smokejumpers prepare for wildfire season with practice jumps
Preparation for wildfire season is underway. Alaska Fire Service spokeswoman Beth Ipsen said smokejumpers have been training and will commence practice jumps this week in the Fairbanks North Pole area, something she said will go on despite this year’s hefty snowpack. Listen now
Child hospitalized after snow slides off roof and buries her
A child is hospitalized after being buried by snow sliding off a roof in North Pole. Alaska State Troopers report that the 4-year-old girl’s grandmother called Troopers after 1 p.m. Saturday saying the family was searching for the child after a large amount of snow broke free from a metal roof at the their residence. Listen now
Hanneman realizes dream with national championship win
The Super Tour spring series cross country ski races continued in Fairbanks last (Weds) night with national championship skate technique sprints. Listen now
State suspends former Fairbanks Memorial Hospital chief of staff
The State Medical Board has suspended the license of the former chief of staff at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. The suspension of Dr. Christopher Jensen earlier this month is the result of accusations filed by the state, including drug use. Listen now
Super Tour skiathlon kicks off Fairbanks Spring Series
Alaska skiers turned in strong performances Monday night as the Super Tour finals got underway in Fairbanks. The first of this week’s spring series races at the Birch Hill Recreation Area were skiathlon events, which include both classic and skate technique legs. Listen now
Person of interest contacted in Fairbanks library shooting
Fairbanks Police say they’ve contacted a person of interest in an apparent accidental shooting that injured a patron at the Noel Wien Public Library last week.
Birch Hill cross country ski races to kick off in Fairbanks
The country’s best cross country skiers are racing in Fairbanks this week, including in national championship events. The four races at the Birch Hill Recreation area are the conclusion of the season long North American Super Tour Series. More than 140 athletes are signed up, including most of the U.S. Ski Team. Listen now
Mayor anticipates no firearm policy changes following Fairbanks library shooting
Fairbanks North Star Borough Mayor Karl Kassel does not anticipate any policy changes following an apparent accidental shooting that injured a patron at the Noel Wien Public Library Wednesday. Police suspect a gun accidentally discharged, and in comments at a Borough assembly last night, Mayor Kassel said the incident has generated a lot of feedback. Listen now
Fox Spring could remain under state ownership
Private funding could keep the Fox Spring in state ownership. The Alaska Department of Transportation has pursued sale of the Elliot Highway property to an adjacent land owner, as a cost saving measure, but a local group working to keep the longtime water source in public hands, has an alternative plan. Listen now
Police on lookout for Fairbanks library shooter
A man was shot in a Fairbanks North Star Borough library. A press release from Fairbanks Police says fire fighters initially responded to the Noel Wien Library on Airport Way at about 1:15 PM Wednesday (March 23), after receiving a call about a patron being injured by an exploding cell phone battery. Listen now
Heating system fire caused last year’s Ice Alaska fire
An investigation has concluded that a fire that destroyed the main building at Ice Alaska late last year, originated in a heating system. Listen now
Federal air quality officials visit Fairbanks
Fairbanks North Star Borough residents have to find ways to burn less and cleaner to bring the community into compliance with federal air quality regulations. That’s the message from Environmental Protection Agency representatives in Fairbanks this week to talk about chronic wintertime fine particulate pollution in some area neighborhoods. Listen now
Citizen scientists monitor North Pole air
Fairbanks and North Pole have suffered numerous Clean Air Act violations again this winter due to fine particulates from wood, coal and other burning. Smoke pollution persists despite long term government efforts to assess and remedy the problem, and a local group has taken air quality monitoring into their own hands. Listen now