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Officials: Fort Yukon flooding threat mostly over

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:07:09 -0400

FORT YUKON, Alaska - The threat of flooding in Fort Yukon is mostly over, but residents of the town northeast of Fairbanks remain vigilant.

UAF nearing partnership for veterinary program

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:27:21 -0400

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - The University of Alaska Fairbanks is finalizing details on a partnership that would establish a new veterinary medicine program by 2015.

Military police heading back to Alaska

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:23:29 -0400

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - Army officials say 50 soldiers are due back in Alaska on Friday following a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan.

Ice jam breaks on Yukon River

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:22:08 -0400

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - A gap in an ice jam is slowly draining a massive backup of water upriver from the community of Fort Yukon.

Professor disputes Ice Classic record

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:22:18 -0400

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - A University of Alaska Fairbanks professor is disputing the claim that this year's Nenana Ice Classic culminated with the latest river breakup in its 97-year history.

Finalist for archaeology curator job to give talk

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:23:06 -0400

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - One of three finalists for a job as curator at the University of Alaska Museum of the North is scheduled to speak at a public seminar this week.

Minor flooding reported in Fort Yukon

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:05:15 -0400

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Low-lying areas of Fort Yukon were under water Monday, a day after breakup on the Yukon River left 15 homes uninhabitable in Circle.

Man believed dead after stolen kayak overturns

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:27:00 -0400

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - A 33-year-old man is believed to have drowned in the icy Chena River in Fairbanks after a stolen kayak he was in overturned and he was swept away, Alaska State Troopers said.

Body found under Fairbanks bridge

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:56:11 -0400

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - The body of a 52-year-old man has been found at the site of a bridge under construction in Fairbanks.

Firm criticized in Fairbanks bus safety report

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:16:18 -0400

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - The company responsible for busing children to school in Fairbanks had a lax approach to safety before employees came forward with complaints, according to review done on behalf of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.

Alaska toddler dies after ATV crash

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:05:32 -0400

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Alaska State Troopers are investigating the death of a toddler who died several days after being involved in an ATV crash.

Archaeology curator applicant to give talk

Sat, 18 May 2013 07:23:25 -0400

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - An anthropologist seeking a job as archaeology curator at the University of Alaska Museum of the North will speak at a public seminar on prehistoric subsistence next week.

NPS seeks public comment on park protection plans

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:04:48 -0400

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - The National Park Service is taking public comment on draft land protection plans for two Alaska parks.

Hunter enters plea in caribou-killing case

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:29:35 -0400

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - The first of four hunters suspected of killing caribou along the Sheenjek River and failing to recover much of the meat has been convicted of one misdemeanor count in state court.

Borough approves money for UA Fairbanks recycling

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:10:21 -0400

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Fairbanks North Star Borough officials hope a $125,000 appropriation will be enough to keep a recycling drop-off center open at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Norwegians moving dogs to Alaska for Iditarod

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:56:59 -0400

TACOMA, Washington - Yvonne Daabakk and her husband Kenneth weren't exactly sure how to get their team of 22 sled dogs from Norway to Alaska, but they knew they needed help and that they weren't leaving anyone in the family behind.

Kids fly free at UAF Aviation Day

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:13:04 -0400

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - The University of Alaska Fairbanks will host an Aviation Day community event that includes free flights for children.

Street project moves Fairbanks businesses

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:05:05 -0400

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - A Fairbanks street project has forced a handful of businesses to relocate.

Memorial Day event planned at Fort Wainwright

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:19:03 -0400

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - A Memorial Day remembrance ceremony is planned to take place at Fort Wainwright next week.

Interior communities set new low temp records

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:57:20 -0400

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Winter continues to grip the Interior.

Olympian Matt Emmons addresses UAF graduates

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:34:25 -0400

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Olympic medalist Matt Emmons took the opportunity during his commencement address to provide University of Alaska Fairbanks graduates a lesson in the meaning of success and failure.

Colo. man sentenced for sending meth to Alaska

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:50:17 -0400

DENVER - A Northglenn man was sentenced Monday to more than 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to sending methamphetamine from Colorado to Fairbanks, Alaska.

Man dies when bulldozer falls through lake ice

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:14:05 -0400

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - A 72-year-old North Pole man crossing a frozen pond on a bulldozer died when the machine broke through the ice and sank.

Remains of Fort Yukon chief headed back to Alaska

Sun, 12 May 2013 11:17:50 -0400

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - The long search is over. After 56 years, the grave of the late Fort Yukon Chief Esias Loola has been located in Washington state and plans are in the making to return his remains to the Yukon River village to be buried next to his wife, Katherine, and his stepson, John Stevens.

Villagers want old military containers removed

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:20:11 -0400

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - The village of Anaktuvuk Pass seeks the removal of rusty fuel drums left behind by the Department of Defense more than 50 years ago.