Robyne, KUAC - Fairbanks
After being labeled coronavirus ‘hotspot’, Fairbanks now has the highest level of testing in Alaska
Fairbanks was working with a shortage of test kits until last week, but now says that 800 over test kits are available for use.
Athabascan leader and former AFN chair Mary Jane Fate passes away
She was known for her advocacy for the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, and her leadership of the Alaska Federation of Natives and the Fairbanks Native Association.
University of Alaska officials prepare for coronavirus
No students, faculty or staff in the system have reported exposure to the virus, and there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, in Alaska.
Solarize Fairbanks looks to buy solar power in bulk
The community-driven, volunteer-run group aims to gather interest from home and business owners this month, in time to get solar panels installed this summer.
Interior Alaska Land Trust works to expand Fairbanks-area greenbelts
Interior Alaska trails are popular summer and winter, and advocates are trying to expand trail networks before population pressure makes more land unavailable.
In Fairbanks, a new subsidy program will pay residents to replace oil burners with natural gas or propane
The money — leftover from a court settlement of unpaid property taxes from the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System — had been set aside since 2014 as a line of credit for the Interior Gas Utility.
Fairbanks wood stove buy-out program gets $5M boost
The Fairbanks North Star Borough has been paying people to give up their polluting devices since 2010.
University of Alaska debt rating downgraded after years of cuts
S&P Global Ratings report is the second time this year a rating agency has downgraded this measure, after Moody’s downgraded the UA system’s credit rating in July.
Fairbanks photography conference focuses on diverse perspectives
While showing Alaskans new ideas they rarely have access to, the conference — In Our Own Voices: Culture/Identity — was also designed to provide visitors with an Alaskan experience.
Parents recount traumatic stories from WVHS football players
Parents vented their frustrations to the Fairbanks North Star Borough school board Monday night in a special meeting called to review the investigation into the near-drowning of three West Valley High School football players Friday, July 26.
North Pole High ‘bathroom incident’ raises concerns over bullying, policy
The community was concerned about an incident two weeks ago at North Pole High School involving boys coming into a girls’ bathroom. The boys were protesting a transgender student who posted a photo of himself in the boys’ bathroom.
UA president Johnsen highlights achievements, challenges and budget woes during State of University address
UA President Jim Johnsen gave his fourth “State of the University” address on Tuesday, showcasing achievements and listing challenges. Johnsen also talked about funding woes.
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District faces 234 jobs lost under proposed Dunleavy budget
The Board of Education held a work session last night, the latest in a series of meetings to work on a spending plan shadowed by anticipated big reductions from both the state and the borough.
Fairbanks City Council passes contentious non-discrimination ordinance
Fairbanks now has a law that prohibits discrimination in businesses, rentals and employment. The City Council passed a non-discrimination ordinance Monday after two hours of public hearing and weeks of work sessions.
Governor’s mid-year budget bill cuts VPSO recruitment funds
Governor Mike Dunleavy has proposed pulling back $3 million in unspent money for the VPSO program to help pay for larger Permanent Fund Dividends, among other items.
Fairbanks elementary schools receive massive donation of musical instruments
A huge donation to the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District will spread new musical instruments among 18 elementary schools.
Fairbanks election lawsuit goes before Supreme Court
Two months after election day, the Alaska Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments at a Jan. 4 oral hearing in the lawsuit holding up Alaska’s House District 1 election.
Republican candidate LeBon joins court case reviewing contentious HD1 ballots
The Republican candidate in the disputed House District 1 election is joining the court case reviewing the ballot count.
Alaska Supreme Court to weigh in on final unresolved House race
Kathryn Dodge, just one vote behind Bart LeBon in the race for House District 1, met Wednesday’s deadline to file with the Alaska Supreme Court — thus extending a protracted battle for control of the state House of Representatives.
House District 1 race certified tied with uncounted ballot under investigation ahead of Friday recount
The Division of Elections has certified the statewide November election as required by law, leaving a downtown Fairbanks district tied with 2,661 votes each for Democrat Kathryn Dodge and Republican Bart LeBon.