Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Dan Bross is a reporter at KUAC in Fairbanks.
Interior Energy Project reaches key milestone
The Interior Gas Utility and Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority have approved a memorandum of understanding to forward the Interior Energy Project. The state funded IEP is aimed at increasing the availability of gas in the city, as a less expensive and cleaner burning alternative to other fossil fuels and wood. The project has a lot of moving parts and is behind schedule, but the MOU is a key step. Listen now
APU skier places fourth as national cross country championship comes to close
The U.S. national cross country ski championships wrapped up in Utah today, with an abbreviated skate technique sprint competition. The race consisted of a single time trail over a 1.3-kilometer course at the 2002 Olympic venue at Soldier Hollow. Listen now
Anvik tribal courts given more jurisdiction in lower level cases
The state of Alaska and the Anvik Tribe have signed an historic justice agreement. The government to government pact provides a template for tribal courts to administer restorative sentences in certain lower level cases, as an alternative to the state criminal justice system. Listen now
Fairbanks air quality lawsuit successful
Environmental groups and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have reached an agreement that settles one of two active lawsuits aimed at forcing the agency to take overdue action on Fairbanks-North Pole area air quality. Localized, but extreme wintertime episodes of fine particulate pollution due to wood and fossil fuel burning emissions have long plagued the communities. Clean air advocates see the legal action as a small win in a long-running effort to reduce pollution. Listen now
Northwest Alaska faces heavy, severe weather warnings
Blizzard and severe weather warnings remain in effect for communities on the northwest coast of Alaska as a winter storm continues to bring wind, heavy snow and in some cases rain. Listen Now
Two sled dogs die after vehicle collision
Two sled dogs are dead after the team of Yukon Quest and Iditarod veteran Sebastian Schnuelle was hit by a vehicle outside Fairbanks. Listen Now
In wake of impending snowstorm Golden Valley Electric preps for outages
With heavy snow and wind in the forecast, Golden Valley Electric Association in Fairbanks is bracing for power outages. Listen Now
Winter fire pops up in Delta Junction
State wildfire officials report a rare winter incident in Delta Junction. An Alaska Division of Forestry post said a 20 by 50 ft. fire was called in by passerby December 20th, who spotted the burn on trails behind the Delta High School. Listen Now
Federal coal mining rule angers operator
The operator of Alaska’s only coal mine is speaking out against a new Obama administration water protection rule for the industry. Healy-based Usibelli coal mine saw the Stream Protection Rule as an attack on the industry. Listen Now
Mike Kelly funeral held
A funeral service for Mike Kelly, former Fairbanks State Legislator and Golden Valley Electric Association Chief, is being held today. The service is scheduled for 4 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Kelly died December 7th in a small plane crash south of Fairbanks. Listen Now
Man sentenced for drunken Iditarod snowmachine incident
A drunk driver who ran his snowmachine into the dog teams of two front-running Iditarod mushers during the last year’s race, was sentenced in state court in Fairbanks Dec. 19. Under a pleas agreement, 27-year-old Arnold Demoski of Nulato was sentenced to 6 months in jail and to pay restitution to the mushers. Listen Now
Despite fire, the World Ice Art Championships will still go on
Preparations for the 2017 World Ice Art Championships are continuing in Fairbanks, despite a fire that destroyed the annual ice sculpture event’s main building Friday. Listen Now
Fairbanks recycling business falls on hard times
Bernie Karl and his business K&K Recycling, have kept a variety of materials out of Fairbanks' landfill since the 1980’s, but recent years' weak markets and high costs have forced downsizing of the operation. Listen Now
New Fairbanks program looks to speed up international travel
Interior Alaska residents have easier access to a federal program that expedites international travel. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has opened a Global Entry Enrollment Office at Fairbanks International Airport. Listen Now
Former Fairbanks state Rep. Mike Kelly dies in plane crash
Former state Rep. Mike Kelly died Wednesday in a plane crash, according to the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. The crash occurred around 1:30 p.m., 17 miles southeast of Kelly’s hometown of Fairbanks on Fort Wainwright, according to the Alaska State Troopers. Listen Now
UAF rape victim speaks out following investigation completion
The University of Alaska Fairbanks has completed investigation of a campus rape case. Citing confidentiality rules, the university will not comment on the September 2016 case, but the victim is again speaking out. Listen Now
Missing Fairbanks octogenarian found dead
A missing Fairbanks man has been found dead. Alaska State Troopers say the body of 89 year old Robert “Andy” O’Grady was discovered in his truck off the Elliot Highway north of Fairbanks, on Monday night. Listen Now
Alaskan seeks to document bringing DeLorean “Back to Alaska”
A University of Alaska Fairbanks professor is pursuing a dream. Documentary film professor Rob Prince is on sabbatical in his home state of Michigan, where he has acquired an iconic 35-year-old sports car. The car is the centerpiece of a planned transcontinental trip and film project. Listen Now
Fairbanks looks to transform school day
Fairbanks schools will be the first in Alaska to implement a new education model that will transform the traditional school day. Listen Now
Doyon continues search for Nenana Basin oil and gas
Interior regional Alaska Native Corporation Doyon is not giving up on finding oil and gas in the Nenena Basin, southwest of Fairbanks. That’s despite more than decade of exploration with various partner companies, including a 3rd well, drilled with Cook Inlet Region Incorporated this past summer, that again did not deliver a commercially developable deposit. Listen Now