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Fairbanks angler leads Valdez Halibut Derby with 144-pound catch in big season
The summer fishing season is heating up in Prince William Sound — and so is the competition in the Valdez Halibut Derby. Melissa Hurd of Fairbanks is now leading the derby with a massive 144.2-pound halibut she caught last Friday. If it holds, she could take home this year’s $10,000 top prize.
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North Pole woman reels in 158-lb halibut—but forgets to buy derby ticket
In what could be one of the biggest fishing "what-ifs" of the summer, a North Pole woman caught a halibut big enough to win multiple prizes in the Valdez Halibut Derby—but didn’t buy a ticket. Lorna Illingworth of North Pole landed a massive 158-pound halibut while fishing past...
Alaskas News Source
Stone Soup Cafe serves record number of meals amid increasing demand
The Alaska Current
Current Cravings: Why do locals love a hotel restaurant? I went to find out
Fairbanks isn’t known for an abundant or particularly inspired food scene, but any word of “popular” hotel restaurants raises an eyebrow for me. The post Current Cravings: Why do locals love a hotel restaurant? I went to find out first appeared on The Alaska Current .
Alaskas News Source
New museum exhibit teaches the importance of satellite imagery research
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Roadtrippin’ 2025: Visiting Alaska’s oldest bar
Health Watch: Fairbanks family details young daughter’s rare brain cancer battle. Suddenly experiencing symptoms in March, a toddler from Delta Junction, now receives battles Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, a rare brain tumor. Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 7:26 PM AKDT. Middle School students from across Alaska were gathered...
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Food truck park comes to Alaska
Fairbanks, Alaska is now home to the End of the Line Food Truck Park. Owner Cory Wilbur opened the park to meet the needs of the more than 50 food trucks in interior Alaska that don't have access to a park, according to a report by Web Center Fair Banks.
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Fairbanks food trucks find centralized home at new food truck park
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University of Alaska Fairbanks is building a planetarium
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is building a planetarium as an addition to the University of Alaska Museum of the North. Alaska's News Source reports that the nearly $9 million project will provide a facility with an 11-meter dome and seating for 65 people. That facility is being built as an addition to the west end of the museum.
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New museum exhibit teaches the importance of satellite imagery research
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - The University of Alaska Museum of the North opened up a new exhibit on Memorial Day weekend. According to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the exhibit titled “Observing our Dynamic Planet” features satellite imagery of “agriculture, forestry, permafrost, flooding, volcanoes, earthquakes, glaciers,” and will run through the New Year’s holiday.
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Lavelle’s Bistro to close its doors after 24 years of operation in Fairbanks
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - After 24 years of serving the Fairbanks area, Lavelle’s Bistro will be closing its doors at the end of May. “There’s a lot of uncertainty in the economy right now and we wanted to get out before… we didn’t want to worry anymore. We wanted to just be free, enjoy our freedom and enjoy the summer," said Kathy Lavelle, one of the owners of the restaurant.
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Tips to stay safe while boating during the holiday weekend
New bicycle path connecting North Pole and Fairbanks honors beloved bike enthusiast. The “Matt Glover Bike Path” is ready to be unveiled in interior Alaska, marking a years long effort to honor a man who had tremendous impact on the Fairbanks-North Pole cycling community. The trail will connect North Pole and Fairbanks, offering a safe space for bicyclists to ride alongside the Richardson Highway between Airport Way and Badger Road.
The Alaska Current
Current Cravings: So-called, ‘best falafel in the subarctic’ lives up to the hype
Fairbanks doesn’t wait for green up to begin its summer pastimes. The post Current Cravings: So-called, ‘best falafel in the subarctic’ lives up to the hype first appeared on The Alaska Current .
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UAF Art Gallery Draws Crowd for Annual Student Exhibition
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Art Department opened its Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition on April 17, showcasing a broad collection of student work that’s been created over the past academic year. The show, juried by guest artist Lindsay Saunders, features a wide range of media chosen by Saunders.
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Tanana Chiefs Conference celebrates George Attla Jr. Day with free film screenings
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - Honoring the legacy of George Attla Jr., the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is inviting the public to free film screenings at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center. “He stood for and inspired the next generation to carry forward his legacy, so today we’re celebrating everything...
Alaskas News Source
Fairbanks Outdoor Show attracts nature lovers
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Fairbanks AK museum of antique autos and airplanes
The Fountainhead Transportation Museum, a 90,000-square-foot facility, is set to open in Fairbanks Alaska in fall 2025. This museum will combine the collections of the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and the Pioneer Air Museum, showcasing over 135 vintage cars, rare aircraft, historic fashion and cultural artifacts. The museum will feature immersive exhibits, restoration displays and modern event spaces, highlighting Alaska’s history of innovation and exploration.
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Tanana Chiefs Conference celebrates George Attla Jr. Day with free film screenings
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - Honoring the legacy of George Attla Jr., the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is inviting the public to free film screenings at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center. “He stood for and inspired the next generation to carry forward his legacy, so today we’re celebrating everything...