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Eielson Air Force Base prepares to host summer air show
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - Officials at Eielson Air Force Base continue to prepare for their free summer air show, during which members of the community are invited to come on base to get a firsthand look at the technology and equipment being used by the air force. This year’s show,...
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Interior Alaska veterans cemetery breaks ground in Salcha in long awaited project
A major milestone is underway in Interior Alaska, where state and federal leaders have broken ground on a long-awaited veterans cemetery that officials say will serve thousands of Alaska families for generations. Officials gathered in Salcha for the groundbreaking of what will become the Interior Alaska Veterans Cemetery. When completed,...
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Fairbanks borough assembly prepares for Pearl Creek charter to receive final approval
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly will hold a special meeting Wednesday to consider allowing borough administration to lease the building formerly occupied by Pearl Creek Elementary School to the proposed Pearl Creek STEAM charter school, while also providing funding to maintain the building. This comes...
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Doreen Joseph Name Director of Tribal Priorities Advancement
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is pleased to welcome Doreen Joseph as the new Director of Tribal Priorities Advancement. A Tribal member of Beaver, Doreen brings more than 30 years of experience serving Tribal communities and organizations throughout Interior Alaska. During her career, she has held leadership and administrative roles with organizations including the Fairbanks Native Association, Tanana Chiefs Conference, and Beaver Kwit’chin Corporation.
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Juneteenth celebration and Midnight Sun Festival held in Fairbanks
Fairbanks residents celebrated nearly 22 hours of daylight on June 20 by attending the Greater Fairbanks NAACP's Juneteenth celebration at the Carlson Center and the 43rd Midnight Sun Festival downtown. At 12 p.m., the NAACP’s Juneteenth celebration began. Fairbanks Mayor Mindy O'Neall welcomed attendees, saying everyone is welcome in Fairbanks....
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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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Alaska Closes The Last Gap In A Charging Corridor From Anchorage To Fairbanks
A few summers ago, Mark Wiggin was two hours north of Anchorage on a family road trip when his Tesla flashed a warning to turn around and head home. There were no known charging stations nearby. Wiggin, a former deputy commissioner at the Alaska Department of Natural Resources and the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Chugach Electric Association, found a campground outlet, begged someone to let him park beside their camper for a slow charge, and plugged in while his family hiked. “I was literally sweating,” he told the Anchorage Daily News.
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Friday, June 26 2026
Communities across the country are marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. In Alaska, organizers say they are using the milestone to tell a broader story — one that includes Alaska’s history, its people, and Native contributions to America’s pastime. The America250-Alaska Commission’s “Week of Dreams”...
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Fairbanks drivers may soon see relief from construction congestion
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - Drivers in west Fairbanks have faced long backups and changing routes this summer, but state transportation officials said some of the worst congestion could ease soon. Construction has affected commutes, routines and access around Chena Pump Road, Chena Ridge Road, Dartmouth Drive and Geist Road. Some...
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Midnight Sun Run sees record participation
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - As statewide celebrations of solstice take place, Fairbanks had its fair share of festivities from the Midnight Sun Festival to the Midnight Sun Run and even a Juneteenth celebration. The Midnight Sun Festival began at noon Saturday, as did the Juneteenth celebrations. This year both events...
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Veterans Memorial Park in Fairbanks nears completion after major upgrades
Work is wrapping up on major improvements at Veterans Memorial Park in Fairbanks, with officials saying the updated space is expected to reopen to the public next month. The park has been closed since May of last year to allow for a full renovation, while preserving existing veterans memorials that have stood in the area for decades.
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Glenfarne, AGDC seek to stiff Fairbanks on spur line tariff
Something important happened this week on the gas pipeline. The “Build the Line!” cheerleaders in Fairbanks and elsewhere parroting Glenfarne propaganda without examining any details didn’t notice. The sloganeers were so busy getting angry at legislators they didn’t object when Glenfarne asked for a “technical amendment” that...
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City of Anderson issued Wildfire evacuation
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Groundbreaking set for Interior Alaska veterans cemetery in Salcha
Construction is set to begin this weekend on a long-planned veterans cemetery project in Interior Alaska. Officials say work will officially begin on the new Interior Alaska Veterans Cemetery with a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Saturday afternoon in Salcha. The site, located on a hilltop about 30 miles south of...
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Interior wildfires being watched near Healy, Yukon River settlements, state says
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU) - Firefighters were working Wednesday to make sure an interior Alaska wildfire doesn’t impact a Native allotment on the north side of the Yukon River. The Canyon Fire, currently 20 miles west of the tiny community of Rampart — which is just over 80 miles northwest...
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Ground broken on long-awaited new Fairbanks animal shelter project
Ground has officially been broken on a long-awaited new animal shelter in Fairbanks. Borough leaders say the replacement facility will be built on Leasure Street in South Fairbanks, behind American Tire and Auto, and represents a major investment in local animal services. Fairbanks North Star Borough officials, Animal Control staff,...