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UA regents delay statement of intent on AI amid feedback
The University of Alaska Board of Regents has postponed issuing a statement of intent on artificial intelligence after receiving feedback from faculty, staff and students. The university system’s IT department will have…
Fairbanks school district to host family math and reading rally Thursday
The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District will hold a free Family Math & Reading Rally at Ladd Elementary School on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event is aimed at families with children from…
Alaska Weather Alert Today: Winds Up to 58 MPH Through Wednesday
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks forecasts strong winds across parts of Alaska through Wednesday, with gusts reaching 58 mph in Kaktovik on Tuesday. Utqiagvik, Point Hope and Deadhorse are also expected to see…
Tuition policy, AI usage discussed at UA Board of Regents meeting
The University of Alaska Board of Regents concluded a three-day meeting in Fairbanks, where they unanimously approved a new program-based tuition structure. This policy allows individual academic programs to set their…
Alaska science time capsule: A record cold snap, haunted garage doors and Murphy’s Law
This article revisits a historical account from 1989 regarding a severe cold snap in Fairbanks, Alaska. The piece explores the scientific and mechanical challenges faced by residents during extreme temperatures…
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Fairbanks mayor presents 2027 budget proposal
Fairbanks Mayor Mindy O’Neall has released her proposed 2027 city budget, which emphasizes public safety and maintaining current service levels. The proposal includes funding for police staffing and mental health…
UAF to receive $1 million in first Department of Energy funding for critical minerals workforce
The University of Alaska Fairbanks will receive $1 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to bolster its workforce training for the critical minerals industry. The grant, part of a broader $100…
Fourth Pearl Creek STEAM charter application unanimously rejected by Fairbanks school board
The Fairbanks North Star Borough School Board unanimously rejected the fourth application for the Pearl Creek STEAM Charter School on Tuesday. Board members cited concerns regarding the school's proposed size, budget…
Close races mark Fairbanks-area House elections
Election results in Alaska's Interior show tight races for state House districts 33 and 34, with approximately 70% of ballots tabulated. In District 33, incumbent Republican Glenn “Mike” Prax leads with 41.6% of the…
What issues are bringing Interior voters out to the midterm polls?
Voters in Fairbanks, Alaska, turned out in significant numbers on the final day of early voting ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections. Residents cited the rising cost of living, including fuel and rent prices, as primary…
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Opinion: Fairbanks has waited 50 years for a gas line, so let’s make sure it actually serves us
Following a recent emergency alert from the Golden Valley Electric Association regarding low energy reserves, this opinion piece argues that Fairbanks must prioritize long-term infrastructure solutions. After decades of…
18-Year-Old in ICU After Hitting Moose on Icy Road: ‘Lucky to Be Alive’
An 18-year-old driver is currently in the intensive care unit following a severe collision with a moose on an icy road. The young driver, who survived the crash, described the harrowing experience as a brush with death…
Alaska Weather Alert: Warmer November Expected as Winter Sets In
Alaska is entering November with a forecast for warmer-than-normal temperatures across much of the state, according to the National Weather Service. Despite the outlook, officials warn that winter conditions will…
Alaska Weather: October 26' Ends Warm With Major Rainfall Differences
October 2026 concluded with unseasonably warm temperatures across Alaska, according to the National Weather Service. Fairbanks and other communities recorded temperatures significantly above normal averages…
UA employees union files several labor complaints amid contract negotiations
The University of Alaska is facing multiple labor complaints filed by its employees' union amid ongoing contract negotiations. The dispute escalated after the university proposed an initial contract that included a…
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Fairbanks City Hall hallways become movie sets and video game worlds for trick-or-treat walk
Fairbanks City Hall hosted a successful trick-or-treat walk on Friday, transforming its hallways into immersive movie and video game sets. City employees spent a week decorating various departments with themes like…
Data center concerns top of mind at Fairbanks town hall
Approximately 150 Fairbanks residents attended a town hall meeting at the Wedgewood Resort on Thursday to voice concerns regarding potential data center developments in Alaska. Organized by local advocacy groups, the…
Fairbanks police remind drivers about school bus laws
The Fairbanks Police Department is issuing a reminder to local drivers regarding school bus safety laws. Officials emphasized that traffic must stop for buses on roads without medians and that speeds should be reduced…
Alaska science time capsule: Bats in the belfry in the Interior
This archival column from the Alaska Science Forum explores the winter survival habits of the little brown bat, Myotis lucifugus, in Interior Alaska. While these mammals typically migrate in warmer climates, researchers…
Hiking untouched arctic wilderness before it becomes a mining road
President Trump has pledged to increase mining potential in Alaska, specifically targeting the controversial 211-mile Ambler Road project. The proposed industrial route would traverse the Gates of the Arctic National…
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