Anvik
Anvik, AK · Municipal
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'Broken' by the Military He Turned to the VFW
Sub-zero temperatures. Running up to 15 miles a day. Shouldering 100-pound rucksacks across unforgiving terrain. It was all part of the job for Stevie Wonder Houston, 52. But after six years, the job took its toll. “Being in the Army, especially in Fairbanks, Alaska, is difficult on the body,” he...
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Why thousands of sandhill cranes gather in Fairbanks each August
Every August, something remarkable happens in Fairbanks, Alaska. Just as the first hints of aurora season return and fall begins its slow shift, thousands of sandhill cranes descend on the open fields of Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge. Their arrival marks one of the most dramatic wildlife moments of late summer. This gathering blends science, community, and the raw beauty of migration.
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First day of school arrives in Fairbanks
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - Children across the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District returned to class Tuesday, after district employees had completed weeks of preparation for their arrival. “Principals and the office staff come back about two weeks before school starts, and the teachers and staff come back about a...
alaskasnewssource.com
Fairbanks teachers prepare to return to school without a new contract
The unions representing teachers and staff in the district have not yet finished negotiating with district administration, leaving employees to start the year without a new contract.
realalaskadaily.com
The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner’s new announcement raises questions
August 17, 2 pm Alaska time: The article below was a response to this short item published 22 hours ago. I’ve since found answers to a couple of my questions, but I think more answers will be heard before long. This is what I read…and how I responded:
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Opinion: Prayer and Voting Guide for Fairbanks Conservatives
Pray for our election. That the good, honest candidates will win and those who are cheating will not win or make a mess of the election. That Christians will research and vote. The “swamp” really wants Sullivan’s seat in Congress and one of the superpacs paying for ads against Sullivan...
alaskasnewssource.com
Fairbanks superintendent discusses policy changes ahead of 26–27 school year
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - With classes scheduled to begin on Tuesday, across the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, Superintendent Luke Meinert discussed the coming academic year’s outlook with Alaska’s News Source. “We’re feeling great coming into the school year. I always measure my years by the start...
alaskasnewssource.com
Pearl Creek STEAM charter school delays opening to fall 2027
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - Pearl Creek STEAM Charter School will not open for the 2026–27 school year, with founding parents now targeting fall 2027, according to an announcement from the school’s organizing committee. How the dispute began. The conflict traces back to early 2025, when the Fairbanks North...
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JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran Hikes To History
Today, I salute Marine Veteran Bradford Bartels. Bradford, who is from Soldotna, has become the first known person to complete the Alaska Long Trail (AKLT). He hiked the proposed 500-mile route from Seward to Fairbanks in 47 days. The AKLT is under development by the nonprofit Alaska Trails, aiming to...
youralaskalink.com
Pioneer Park in Fairbanks will officially become Alaskaland again in September
Pioneer Park in Fairbanks will soon go by its former name once again — Alaskaland. An open house is set for Thursday at Centennial Hall, where the public can learn about upcoming improvements at the park. Plans include replacing two bridge trestles and enhancing the park’s main entrance.
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Fairbanks School District welcomes back teachers for 26-27 academic year
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District held a professional development event for teachers and some staff at Lathrop High School’s Hering Auditorium Wednesday morning, after which educators participated in a variety of break-out events across the community. The 800 district employees in attendance were...
alaskasnewssource.com
Fairbanks organizers sign agreement to host 2028 Arctic Winter Games
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - Representatives from the Fairbanks community and the Arctic Winter Games International Committee (AWGIC) gathered at the Juanita Helms Administration Center Monday to sign an agreement establishing the 2028 games in Fairbanks. According to Tom Hewitt, the Fairbanks North Star Borough’s (FNSB) representative on the host society...
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Alaska Native Language Center at a crossroads as staffing changes raise questions about its future
The Alaska Native Language Center is at a pivotal moment. Longtime researchers warn that changes in staffing and institutional support could jeopardize decades of specialized language documentation, while the University of Alaska Fairbanks maintains that the center remains fully operational and committed to continuing and expanding its work. The tension...
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IRS offering free tax assistance to Fairbanks residents August 18-20
Fairbanks residents will have an opportunity to meet face-to-face with Internal Revenue Service employees later this month. The IRS is holding a three-day Community Assistance Visit at the Noel Wein Public Library. The temporary Taxpayer Assistance Center will be open Tuesday, August 18 through Thursday, August 20, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
uafsunstar.com
Vander Lugt’s next mission: Leading UAF into the Arctic century
Twenty-six years ago, Russell Vander Lugt first set foot in Alaska as a newly commissioned second lieutenant, during his honeymoon with his wife, Rebekah. Today, he is retiring from active duty to become the next Chancellor of the University of Alaska Fairbanks. While this transition might seem abrupt, Vander Lugt sees the role as a different way of serving both the state and nation, hoping to shape the growth and future of the 49th state. To Vander Lugt, this opportunity comes at a timely moment as Alaska sits at the dawn of what he calls “Arctic Century,” a moment in which UAF needs to capitalize on growth, opportunities, and ever-increasing geopolitical importance.
The Staten Island Advance
University gets $499 million contract for nuclear proliferation detection
University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska, has secured a contract with the Pentagon for technology to detect nuclear proliferation. A Pentagon contract notice posted Friday said the university will be paid $499 million for “essential scientific and engineering capabilities focused on the geophysical detection of nuclear proliferation.”. The institution’s...
radiokenai.com
Fairbanks Named 2028 Arctic Winter Games Host City
Fairbanks will host the 2028 Arctic Winter Games, bringing the international multi-sport and cultural event back to Interior Alaska for the fourth time. The Arctic Winter Games International Committee announced Tuesday that its board of directors formally awarded the Games to the Fairbanks 2028 Host Society on July 31. The selection also returns the event to its traditional two-year schedule following a temporary move to a three-year cycle.
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Gulkana Village Receives $350,000 for a New Community Center
The Gulkana Village Council was awarded $350,000 to support the construction of a new community center. Gulkana Village was one of a dozen organizations who received a combined total of $7,065,000 in funding from the Rasmuson Foundation. The grants will be used to support community-led efforts ranging from performing arts and community centers to medical transport, commercial mariculture development, and more.