Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Dan Bross is a reporter at KUAC in Fairbanks.
Search commences for missing Fairbanks man
A search is being conducted for a Fairbanks man missing since last week. Listen Now
Fairbanks advocates file another lawsuit against EPA over air quality
Fairbanks area air quality advocates have filed another lawsuit aimed at forcing the Environmental Protection Agency to adhere to Clean Air Act deadlines. Listen Now
Fairbanks Chief of Staff returns to work following summer DUI charge
One personnel issue has come to a close, and another continues at the City of Fairbanks. Speaking at a city council meeting Monday night Mayor John Eberhart welcomed chief of staff Jeff Jacobsen, who was charged with driving under the influence this summer, back to work. Listen Now
New bed bug infestation at UAF residence halls
Bed bugs have been found at some University of Alaska Fairbanks residences. According to a letter to the UAF issued Wednesday by vice chancellors, bed bugs have been confirmed in several apartments in Harwood Hall, and in single units at Garden Apartments and Hess Village. Listen Now
Due to funding reductions, Alaska DOT cuts back on maintenance
The Alaska Department of Transportation is cutting back more on maintenance due to state funding reductions. Listen Now
To cut costs, UAF merges Journalism and Communications majors
One of numerous cost saving realignments within the University of Alaska system, the University of Alaska Fairbanks Journalism and Communications departments have merged. Listen Now
Snow Trac program issues final grants after being vetoed
A vetoed state program that provides grants for trail grooming and safety projects has issued its’ final round of awards. $236,000 in grants to 17 organizations statewide for this coming winter were announced last week. Listen Now
Future of Fox Spring still unclear
The fate of a state owned public water source north of Fairbanks remains in limbo. The Fox Spring is a popular place for locals to get their drinking water, but the state wants to divest of the property to eliminate rising maintenance costs for the aging well. Sale to a neighboring landowner is in the works, while a citizens group explores other options. Listen Now
North Star Borough looks to reduce wintertime smoke pollution
Areas of Fairbanks continue to struggle with wintertime smoke pollution. Many residents of the interior community rely on wood heat, and a North Star Borough sponsored conference is exploring ways to reduce emissions tied to serious health problems. Listen Now
LNG rail shipments to begin demonstrations
The Alaska Railroad will be the first to transport liquefied natural gas by rail in the United States. The Alaska Railroad Corporation was granted permission by the Federal Railroad Administration to move LNG last year and testing is slated to start next week.
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Healy 2 Power plant poised to restart in Golden Valley
The Healy 2 Coal Fired Power plant is poised to restart. The Golden Valley Electric Association plant has been offline since March, when an explosion in its coal pulverization and transport facility damaged equipment. Listen now
Mudslide hits Railroad train near Cantwell
A mudslide hit an Alaska Railroad train yesterday near Listen now
Search underway for missing Shageluk teen
A search continues for a man who went missing last week in the western interior village of Shageluk.
Fairbanks representative calls for an investigation into the Office of Children’s Services
State Representative Tammie Wilson has requested a grand jury investigation of the state Office of Children’s Services. The North Pole Republican sent letters to regional district attorney offices last week seeking the inquiry.
Overdue hiker visiting “Into the Wild” bus found safe
The search for an overdue hiker headed to the abandoned bus where Christopher McCandless died, ended happily Monday morning. Denali National Park spokeswoman Katherine Belcher says 45-year-old Carlos Castrejon of Mexico was located walking along the Park Road.
Meet the Alaska woman who could be NASA’s Arctic astronaut
One of NASA's new astronauts could come from Fairbanks. A University of Alaska Fairbanks researcher has been selected by NASA as one of a 100 finalists for the job. More than 18,000 people applied. International Arctic Research Center and Institute for Northern Engineering Associate professor Jessica Cherry's work focuses on water and climate. She says a lot of the tools she uses have applications in the space program.
University of Alaska suffers cybersecurity breach
The University of Alaska is reporting a security breach. An email issued Tuesday says UA became aware of the cyber attack several months ago, and there’s no evidence that personal information was accessed or stolen. Listen now
Tanker trailer goes off the road near Fairbanks and leaks fuel, cleanup ensues
A cleanup operation continues along the Richardson Highway south of Fairbanks, where a tanker trailer went off the road and leaked fuel. Listen now
Following robbery and assault, Fairbanks man fatally shot by police
Fairbanks police fatally shot a man yesterday. FPD spokeswoman Yumi McCulloch said officers were called to a robbery and assault at the Alaska Motel on South Cushman Street. Listen now
Search for missing Chena hiker ends in success
A search that tapped air and ground resources ended successfully Monday night when an overdue hiker was rescued in the wilderness near Chena Hot Springs Resort, east of Fairbanks. Alaska State Troopers report that 19-year-old Anatoliy Balko was spotted from the air and picked up with a helicopter. Listen now