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Fairbanks animal shelter gets 24/7 microchip scanning station to reunite lost pets with owners
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - The Fairbanks North Star Borough Animal Shelter now has a free, public microchip scanning station available outside the facility around the clock, giving residents a new option for helping lost pets get home even when shelter staff are not on duty. How the station works. The...
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Offal Monitoring Pint Night at Black Spruce Brewing
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Public Lands Pint Night in Fairbanks on July 22nd!. It was a fantastic evening of great conversations and community at Black Spruce Brewing Company. We were excited to welcome wildlife researcher Dr. Ellen Candler at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and her graduate student Ian, who shared fascinating insights into Alaska’s scavengers, resource utilization relationships, and the important role that “offal” plays in supporting wildlife across the landscape. Thanks to everyone who came out, asked thoughtful questions, and helped make it such an engaging discussion. Events like these remind us that conservation starts with curious people coming together to learn from one another. A special thank you to Black Spruce Brewing Company for hosting us and for helping make this event possible.
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Popular North Pole restaurant closes as owners retire
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - After more than 16 years in operation, Little Richard’s Family Diner in North Pole plans to close on July 27 as owner Edward Richards and his wife Ann retire to their home in Delta Junction. According to Richards, the community’s reaction to their announcement has...
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Wine and Peonies at Georgeson Botanical Garden
Peonies may be one of Alaska’s most successful specialty crops, and the Georgeson Botanical garden celebrated that legacy during its annual Wine and Peonies fundraiser July 15. Wine for the event was donated by Specialty Imports, Kathy Lavelle and Frank Eagle. in an effort to raise crucial funds for the botanical garden.
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The 4 Best Places to Order Steak in America, According to Guy Fieri
Flavortown might not be a real municipality, and the mayor of this fictional location might not be a real position, but foodie extraordinaire Guy Fieri is, and always will be, the "real deal." His stamp of approval means everything to fellow foodies, so much so that people will travel far and wide just to sample the cooking Fieri deems "shut the front door, call a neighbor and get a ticket" good.
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Aggressive goshawk attacks prompt Fairbanks-area trail closures
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - Trail users at the University of Alaska Fairbanks are being asked to avoid parts of the campus trail system near the Large Animal Research Station after reports that a goshawk attacked commuters and recreation users in the area. The Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game describes...
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Alaska Yoga Festival draws people from across the state to Fairbanks
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The Alaska Yoga Festival is in its ninth year, drawing attendees from across the state and the Lower 48 to explore varying schools of yoga — including sessions held on the water. The festival features workshops on breath, movement and meditation, as well as floating...
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Hiking to Castner Glacier Ice Cave during the Winter Season (April)
No place challenged our determination and the willingness to get to our final destination like the Castner Glacier Ice Cave Trail in late April, which in Alaska is the very end of the winter season. How to Hike the Castner Glacier Ice Cave Trail at the End of the Winter...
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SNL, mammoth ivory, life on Mars: Meet Lauren Reeves of Fairbanks
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Lauren Reeves was in England. It was late, but she’d stayed up for an interview based in Anchorage, Alaska. “I’m outside of London. I’m in a place called Hampshire. And it’s 10 o’clock here. So, hence my little baby here,” Lauren said, patting a glass of red wine.
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Fairbanks borough hosts annual summer trails challenge
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - The Fairbanks North Star Borough is hosting its annual summer trails challenge, inviting community members to explore outdoor activities in the area. According to Trisha Levasseur, Parks Project Coordinator with the borough, the goal of the challenge is to “get more people outdoors, get more people...
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AROUND ALASKA: Community Cleanup, Airport Upgrade and Chunk Returns!
Volunteers recently came together in Fairbanks for a property cleanup project. Fairbanks North Star Borough's new Voluntary Cleanup Program is meant to clean up properties and return them to zoning compliance for free. Over 30 volunteers helped one homeowner reclaim and restore her home on Farmer's Loop -- clearing out more than 40 tons of trash. The next cleanup is set for July 24 in North Pole.
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Semitruck spills nearly 40,000 pounds of Frank’s RedHot
(CNN) - A semitruck spill left a roadway drenched in none other than Frank’s RedHot sauce. Amid a brutal near-nationwide heat wave, it seems strangely appropriate that the spill scene on an Ohio highway has been labeled “red hot.”. According to the BST&G Fire District, a semitruck leaked...
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Ester celebrates Fourth of July with annual parade and potluck
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - The community of Ester marked Independence Day Friday with its annual Fourth of July parade and potluck, drawing crowds along the parade route and capping the day with a pig roast at Ester Community Park. Kids on bikes led the procession through downtown Ester, accompanied by...
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Construction begins on Fairbanks animal shelter; 2028 opening expected
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - Following a groundbreaking ceremony on June 17, construction work has begun on the Fairbanks North Star Borough’s new animal shelter, which is expected to replace the current structure. Crews are laying the foundation at the corner of the Old Richardson Highway and Leasure Street, a...
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This Unassuming Alaska Eatery Is All About The Barbecue
Barbecue and the far north rarely mix. That contrast is exactly the fun here. Somebody is smoking meat low and slow up there. The aroma hits you before the door. Alaska pulls off Southern-style barbecue against all odds. Long winters make the comfort hit harder. Generous plates land before you even settle in.