Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Dan Bross is a reporter at KUAC in Fairbanks.
Young wood bison released to the wild in the western Interior
The 28 yearlings increase the Western Alaska Wood Bison herd to about 160 animals.
‘She wasn’t afraid of adventure’: Alaska author Lael Morgan dies at 86
Morgan led an unconventional life, telling the stories of others, and creating her own.
Four children killed in Fairbanks murder-suicide, troopers say
Troopers say their investigation determined that a 15-year-old boy shot three siblings and then himself.
Power restored to thousands of Interior residents after major windstorm
As of late Wednesday afternoon, Golden Valley Electric Association had restored service to all but about 2,000 of the 30,000 members who lost power.
There will be no poultry at this year’s Tanana Valley State Fair due to bird flu concerns
The decision also took into account the fairgrounds’ location next to Creamers Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, said the fair's board president.
Denali Borough issues disaster declaration for Clear Fire damage
The 72,000-acre wildfire burned into two subdivisions.
‘I had to get out of there’: Fairbanks man’s remote rafting trip turns into wilderness COVID ordeal
David Hamilton, 77, emphasized the value of his $125 per year medevac insurance.
More wood bison headed for Innoko River region
The 28 yearling wood bison are part of a group form Alberta’s Elk Island National Park that were trucked to Fairbanks in April.
Troopers searching for grandmother after 2-year-old found locked in car near Healy
Troopers says evidence at the scene indicates the child and vehicle had been abandoned on Tuesday.
Plane missing since Monday found crashed at Thompson Pass
Alaska State Troopers say the sole occupant, 38-year-old pilot Andy Andersen of Sutton, died in the crash.
The Clear Fire burned one year-round home and several cabins last week
Denali Borough Mayor Clay Walker says a preliminary report lists 15 affected properties.
Flash flooding closes stretch of Richardson Highway
It’s likely the 17-mile stretch of highway will remain closed through the weekend, says the state transportation department.
Cooler, wetter weather helps Interior fires, but ‘it’s not a season-ending event,’ says official
“It is not a season-ending event," said fire information officer Jose Acosta. "This will cause a lull in fire activity that could easily pick up.”
Rain in Interior Alaska has not been nearly enough to stop wildfires, officials say
Fire information officer Jose Acosta said the state set a red flag record on Sunday.
Officials still assessing damage of wind-driven Interior wildfire
The wind-fueled growth of the Clear fire Wednesday prompted urgent calls for residents of a nearby subdivision that had been under a long-standing evacuation call to leave if they hadn’t already.
As flames approach, Interior Alaska residents in Clear told to ‘leave now’
The fire was sparked by lightning in late June and has grown to more than 55,000 acres.
Thousands of lightning strikes and another 13 fires recorded as Alaska’s intense fire season continues
The lightning storms have coincided with very dry conditions.
Wildfire activity escalates in Alaska with 20 new fires Monday
Thousands of lightning strikes were again detected across a wide area, from Southcentral to the Interior and Northern Alaska.
Two Rivers arson suspect pleads guilty to torching homes and lodge
Jamison Gallion's sentencing is scheduled for November 2-4.
Wasilla pilot killed while working on response to Interior fire
Douglas Ritchie had worked at Northern Pioneer Helicopters for 12 years and was its lead pilot