Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Dan Bross is a reporter at KUAC in Fairbanks.
World Ice Art Championships Going On As Scheduled
The World Ice Art Championships will go on as scheduled in Fairbanks next month. A Feb. 28 open date is set for the month long ice carving event. Things are coming together despite a venue change.
More Federal Charges Filed Against Fairbanks Militia Group
Additional federal charges have been filed against members of a Fairbanks based militia group. The U.S. Attorney’s office in Anchorage has indicted Peacemaker’s militia leader Schaefer Cox, and members Coleman Barney and Lonnie Vernon on charges of conspiracy to kill federal officers and employees.
Sulfolane Contamination Found In 285 North Pole Wells
The state has released a new report on sulfolane contamination in North Pole. Historic spills of the industrial solvent at a local oil refinery contaminated ground water in a large area, and 285 private wells have tested positive for the chemical.
State Takes Wait And See Approach On Wilde’s Appeal
The state is taking a wait and see approach on Jim Wilde’s appeal. The Central resident is appealing his conviction on misdemeanor charges stemming from a confrontation with rangers on the Yukon River inside the Yukon Charley Rivers National Preserve in 2010.
Missile Defense Will Have Long Presence In Alaska
Missile defense will have a long presence in Alaska. That was the message of Missile Defense Agency Director, Lieutenant General Pat O’Reilly to the Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce in an address Tuesday.
Ft. Wainwright Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
A Ft.Wainwright based soldier has been killed in Afghanistan. The Army reports that Private First Class Dustin Paul Napier was killed in a firefight in the city of Qalat in Afghanistan’s Zabul province Sunday. MIT Sharing Unique Program
A Massachusetts Institute of Technology instructor and a group of Alaska students are travelling to rural interior schools, sharing a unique program.
Dupre Abandons Solo Denali Ascent
Lonnie Dupre has abandoned his attempt of making the first January solo ascent of Denali. The veteran adventurer from Minnesota spent the weekend making his way down to base camp after 18 days on the mountain.
Ft. Wainwright Training Center Named After Fallen Fairbanks Soldier
A training center at Ft. Wainwright has been named for a soldier from Fairbanks who was killed in Afghanistan. The Training Support Center was dedicated Thurdsday in memory of Sergeant Joel Clarkson.
Redistricting Battle Goes To Trial In Fairbanks
The long battle over redistricting finally goes to trial next week in Fairbanks. The case involves proposed voter district maps that plaintiffs say are the result of politically motivated design, or gerrymandering.
‘Occupy’ Protestors Maintaining Fairbanks Presence
The Occupy movement has continued into the New Year in communities across the United States. In Fairbanks, a small but steadfast group of Occupy protestors has maintained a presence at a downtown park since mid October.
Denali National Park Lowering Entry Fee
The entrance fee at Denali National Park is changing for 2012. Effective immediately, the National Park service will only collect a $10 per person entry fee.
Salvation Army Receives Unusual Donation
The Salvation Army in Fairbanks received an unusual donation in its red collection kettles this holiday season. Salvation Army Fairbanks Major Kevin Bottjen says the anonymous gifts were dropped into several of its red collection kettles in local store fronts Dec. 23.
Adventurous Family Selling Book On Nomadic Lifestyle
The family that road a five-person bike to Fairbanks in 2010, and drove an old bus out of town this past summer, is back home in Kentucky. The Harrsions, who go by the nickname Pedouins, are traveling the country selling a book about their nomadic lifestyle.
Jeff King Wins First Race Since Coming Out Of Retirement
Mushing legend Jeff King is back in the game. In his first race since retiring following the 2010 Iditarod, the Denali Park musher posted a convincing come from behind victory in a big early season race this past weekend.
Fairbanks Awards Contract To Investigate Local LNG Distribution Expansion
The Fairbanks North Star Borough has awarded a contract to investigate expansion of local natural gas distribution. The $430,000 bid award to Northern Economics is for a two-fold study.
Eight Charged In Death Of Stryker Brigade Soldier
Eight Ft. Wainwright based soldiers are charged in connection with the death of a fellow Stryker Brigade member.
Strange Weather Expected To Give Way For Traditional Temperatures Soon
The unusually warm weather is expected to give way to more seasonal temperatures. National Weather Service meteorologist Don Aycock in Fairbanks says an upper level low moving down from the North Pole is forecast to spread frigid air into the interior by the holiday weekend.
NPS Banned From Spending Money On Yukon Charley Law Enforcement
A provision in an omnibus spending package passed by Congress last week bans the National Park Service from spending money on law enforcement on the Yukon River inside the Yukon Charley Rivers National Preserve.
Fairbanks Hotel to Offer Safe Haven for Inebriates
A renovated motel will offer a safe haven for chronic inebriates in Fairbanks. The Tanana Chief’s Conference has nearly completed work on the former Best Western near downtown Fairbanks.