Arctic Village
Arctic Village, AK · Local Life
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The Buffalo Burger At This Humble Restaurant In Alaska Is So Good, You’ll Want It Daily
Tucked away in the whimsically named town of North Pole, Alaska, sits a chrome-plated time machine disguised as a restaurant that serves up what might be the most addictive buffalo burger in the Last Frontier. Little Richard’s Family Diner doesn’t look like much from the outside – just a classic...
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The Best Hash Browns In Alaska Are Hiding Inside This Under-The-Radar Diner
There’s a place in Fairbanks where locals huddle over steaming plates of the crispiest, most golden hash browns you’ll ever encounter, and they’re not particularly eager to share this information with tourists. The Bakery Restaurant might not look like much from the outside, but inside this unassuming...
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The Old-Timey Diner In Alaska That Secretly Serves The State’s Best Homemade Food
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 Bakery Restaurant might look unassuming from the outside, but inside those doors awaits a treasure trove of comfort food that could make even the most hardened sourdough crack a smile.
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Enchanting Alaska: The Southcentral Alaska Loop
Flanked by wilderness, the loop route between Anchorage and Fairbanks holds a microcosm of Alaska within its 700-mile stretch. No matter how you choose to travel it—by car, motorcoach, train or a combination thereof—you’ll discover unique towns, North America’s highest peak, glaciers, wildlife, tundra and the singular characteristics that make Alaska, well, Alaska, along the way.
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‘I’m just bummed’: New Year’s Eve fireworks officially canceled after prior postponement
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - An annual New Year’s Eve fireworks display at the University of Alaska Fairbanks has been officially canceled this year, a week after being postponed due to a cold snap in the region. On Tuesday, coordinator Mike Thomas sent an email to the 2025 Sparktacular event’s...
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The Pulled Pork At This No-Fuss BBQ Joint In Alaska Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Where the Northern Lights dance across winter skies and wilderness stretches beyond imagination, an unexpected culinary treasure awaits those willing to follow their nose instead of their GPS. Big Daddy’s BBQ & Banquet Hall stands proudly in Fairbanks, Alaska, as living proof that geography is no match for passion when...
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The Iconic Neighborhood Restaurant In Alaska Where You Can Still Eat For Under $15
In the heart of Fairbanks, where winter temperatures can plummet to “why do I live here?” levels, there exists a warm haven of comfort food that locals protect like a secret fishing spot. The Cookie Jar Restaurant stands as a testament to what Alaskans truly value – hearty...
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New Year’s Eve fireworks officially canceled after prior postponement
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The $4.99 French Toast At This Restaurant In Alaska Is So Good, You’ll Wish You Lived Next Door
Tucked away in Fairbanks, where winter transforms the landscape into a glistening wonderland for half the year, sits a culinary treasure that locals guard with the same fierce protection they give their secret berry-picking spots. The Cookie Jar Restaurant stands as a beacon of comfort food excellence in Alaska’s interior,...
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This No-Frills Restaurant In Alaska Has $6.99 Pancakes That’ll Keep You Full All Day
Tucked away in Fairbanks, where winter transforms the landscape into a breathtaking frozen wonderland (and occasionally makes you question your life choices), sits a culinary institution that Alaskans guard with the same fervor they protect their secret berry-picking spots. The Cookie Jar Restaurant doesn’t flaunt itself with neon signs or...
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GMC COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Peter Pan, Tabletop Games, and Winter Ball
Families in Fairbanks have plenty of ways to celebrate the season with performances, games, and a touch of royal fun. The Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre and West Valley High School Drama Club invite audiences to take flight with their original adaptation of Peter Pan, written and directed by Meghan Illguth. The magical production runs December 25 through January 4, with shows Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. at the West Valley Performing Arts Center.
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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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AROUND ALASKA: Tlingit Relocation, Festival Trees, and Sparktacular Fireworks
Tlingit & Haida is relocating programs and classrooms to the former Floyd Dryden Middle School. The building, leased in partnership with the City & Borough of Juneau, will now house the Tribe’s Head Start classrooms, early education, and youth programs. Social media posts thanked crews for braving the cold to make the move.
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This Unassuming BBQ Joint In Alaska Has Mouth-Watering Brisket Locals Can’t Get Enough Of
In the land where salmon reigns supreme and temperatures plummet to bone-chilling lows, there exists a smoky oasis that defies all expectations. Big Daddy’s BBQ & Banquet Hall in Fairbanks, Alaska, isn’t just breaking the rules of northern cuisine—it’s rewriting them with sauce-stained fingers. You might...
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The Country Breakfast At This Restaurant In Alaska Is So Massive, You Won’t Need Lunch
There’s a place in Fairbanks where breakfast isn’t just the most important meal of the day—it’s practically a competitive sport. The Cookie Jar Restaurant stands proudly with its distinctive river rock facade and blue trim, beckoning hungry Alaskans with the promise of portions that could sustain you through an Arctic expedition.
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GMC COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Chanukah Celebration, Solstice Festival, and Jingle Jamboree
The holiday season is in full swing, and Fairbanks is set to celebrate with a lineup of festive events bringing light, warmth, and community spirit to the long winter nights. The Fire on Ice Grand Chanukah Celebration will take place at Golden Heart Plaza on December 18 at 6 p.m. The event will feature an Ice Menorah lighting and a joyful gathering to mark Chanukah as Fairbanks enters its coldest, darkest week — a perfect time to celebrate light and togetherness.