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This No-Frills Restaurant In Alaska Will Serve You The Best Prime Rib Of Your Life
Tucked away in the heart of Fairbanks, where winter transforms the landscape into a breathtaking frozen wonderland, sits The Cookie Jar Restaurant – an unassuming culinary treasure that locals protect with the same fervor they guard their secret berry-picking spots. When the thermometer dips to temperatures that make your...
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This Homey Restaurant In Alaska Has Biscuits And Gravy That Are Absolutely To Die For
Tucked away in the frosty heart of Fairbanks, where winter transforms breath into miniature ice sculptures, sits The Cookie Jar Restaurant – a culinary sanctuary that Alaskans cherish like the last piece of sourdough bread. When the thermometer drops to numbers that make your smartphone shut down in protest,...
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Tanana River Drainage sport fishing regulation changes
The Alaska Board of Fisheries (BOF) made several changes to sport fishing regulations for the Tanana River drainage at its recent Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim finfish meeting held November 18-22 in Fairbanks. The Board adopted seven regulatory proposals pertaining to Tanana River drainage sport fisheries. The new regulations will take effect with the...
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Christmas Day charity performance to benefit Fairbanks youth shelter
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - A theatrical performance of ‘Peter Pan’ will be opening on Christmas Day in Fairbanks, but this performance stays in the spirit of the holiday with a focus on giving back. Proceeds from the opening show will be donated to The Door, a youth shelter.
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15 Places Across America Where You Could Have a Calm White Christmas This Year
Dreaming of a peaceful holiday morning where snow muffles the world and lights glow extra warm against the drifts. You want calm, not chaos, and places where the chances of a white Christmas feel almost guaranteed. I gathered serene destinations across the country where snow usually sticks and winds often relax between storms. Pack your coziest layers and let these quiet, snow kissed towns set the tone for a gentle Christmas day.
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Fairbanks Winter Solstice Festival embraces shortest day of the year
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - Dec. 21 marks the shortest day of the year. In Fairbanks, the winter solstice is accompanied by cold temperatures and less than four hours of daylight. But this week, the Golden Heart City is celebrating the occasion with the Winter Solstice Festival. “We feel like the...
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Alaskans remember Athabaskan fiddler Bill Stevens for spreading the musical tradition far and wide
Celebrated Athabaskan fiddler Bill Stevens raised his bow for his last public performance ever back in 2023 at the Fairbanks Pioneer Home, an assisted living facility. Lisa Jaeger, his frequent musical partner, accompanied him on the guitar that day. She said she remembers it well. "Bill would play it at...
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This Charming Restaurant In Alaska With Outrageously Delicious Country Fried Steak
In the heart of Fairbanks, where winter temperatures can make your eyelashes freeze together, there exists a culinary oasis that locals guard like a secret fishing spot – The Cookie Jar Restaurant. When temperatures plummet to minus ridiculous in Interior Alaska, nothing warms the soul quite like comfort food...
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Domino’s Pizza Opens First North Pole Location
North Pole is the latest location that franchise owner Bryan Dobb is opening in Alaska. Christmas is coming early for pizza delivery fans in North Pole. Then again, Christmas comes every day in North Pole, but this season sees the arrival of the first Domino’s Pizza in the town.
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GMC COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Luminary Trail, Youth Orchestra, and Winterfest Returns!
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Fairbanks? Here are a few events to check out. Creamer’s Field Luminary Trail invites families to enjoy a winter evening under the stars. The half-mile candlelit trail around the historic barn complex is free and open to all ages. Don’t forget to dress warmly! It runs Friday, December 12th from 6 to 9 p.m. at 1300 College Road.
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UAF artists chosen for statewide exhibition
Three photographers affiliated with the University of Alaska Fairbanks will have their work featured in “Alaska Positive 2025,” a statewide juried exhibition that opened in Juneau on Dec. 5, 2025, and will travel to museums across Alaska for the next two years. Now in its 55th year, “Alaska Positive” aims to “encourage the practice of photography as an art form in Alaska,” celebrating the central role of Alaskan photographers in shaping the state’s visual culture.
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Alaskans remember Athabaskan fiddler Bill Stevens, who taught generations of musicians
Celebrated Athabaskan fiddler Bill Stevens raised his bow for his last public performance ever back in 2023 at the Fairbanks Pioneer Home, an assisted living facility. Lisa Jaeger, his frequent musical partner, accompanied him on the guitar that day. She said she remembers it well. "Bill would play it at...
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What Fairbanks Residents Need to Know About This Year’s Winter Solstice Festival
The Winter Solstice Festival in Fairbanks, Alaska, marks the shortest day of the year and the beginning of longer daylight hours. The Downtown Association of Fairbanks organizes this annual event, which features activities for both residents and visitors. The festival takes place at several locations, including Griffin Park, Golden Heart Plaza, the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, and nearby downtown businesses.
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Fairbanks Winter Solstice Festival embraces shortest day of the year
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - Dec. 21 marks the shortest day of the year. In Fairbanks, the winter solstice is accompanied by cold temperatures and less than four hours of daylight. But this week, the Golden Heart City is celebrating the occasion with the Winter Solstice Festival. “We feel like the...
Alaska Insights
Seeking Skate Skiing Trails: A Community Inquiry
A recent query on social media has sparked a discussion among the skate skiing community. The original post asked for updates on the condition of various trails, expressing concern over the presence of rocks and the lack of available reports. The user also specifically asked about the status of the golf course trail.
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GMC COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Paint Night, Puzzle Race, and FUNtastic Club
First up is Canvas Gnome Winter Paint Night, where you can unleash your inner artist by creating your own “Winter Gnome” masterpiece on a 16 x 20 canvas. The event will be held Friday, November 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 2701 S. Cushman Street. It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with a little creativity and relaxation.
Alaska Insights
Unexpected Closure of Borealis Basecamp: Seeking Alternative Northern Lights Viewing Locations
The popular tourist destination, Borialis Basecamp, has unexpectedly announced its closure until at least Friday. The news came as a surprise to many who had made reservations for the week. The basecamp, known for its stunning views of the Northern Lights, is a favorite among tourists and locals alike. The sudden closure has left many scrambling for alternative plans, sparking a lively discussion on social media platforms.
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First screen adaptation of 'Two Old Women' told in severely endangered Athabascan language
Fairbanks-based Alaska Native filmmakers from Deenaadàį' Productions are bringing an award-winning 1993 book to the screen for the first time. "Two Old Women" is an adaptation of Velma Wallis' novel of the same name – and in the new film, the story is told entirely in Gwich'in. It premiered in Hawai'i last month, with homecoming showings scheduled in Alaska in December.
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Fairbanks restaurant serves free Thanksgiving meal to those in need
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Fairbanks restaurant Bobby’s Downtown is preparing to put on a free Thanksgiving meal for those in need in the community. The restaurant has been serving this meal every year since it opened in 2002, according to co-owner and chef Bobby Nikolaides, and between 200–250 people show up each year.