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Fairbanks Deputy Chief Richard Sweet noted that out of the seven shootings, his department handled only one of the seven...
01/08/2026

Fairbanks Deputy Chief Richard Sweet noted that out of the seven shootings, his department handled only one of the seven cases while the other shootings took place outside of the Fairbanks city limits and were handled by Alaska State Troopers.

Alaska officials are calling a cluster of seven shootings in Interior Alaska that left four people dead and three injured over a 10-week period “coincidental.”

The incident began around 10:00 a.m. when authorities received reports of ransacked vehicles and a stolen 2024 Toyota Ta...
01/07/2026

The incident began around 10:00 a.m. when authorities received reports of ransacked vehicles and a stolen 2024 Toyota Tacoma on Second Avenue and ended on Craig Street, where three occupants abandoned the vehicle to flee on foot in 49 below weather through deep snow.

Fairbanks police arrested two individuals Sunday following a high speed pursuit and a grueling foot chase through deep snow in 49 below zero degree weather.

The Fairbanks Children’s Museum which serves as a specialized hub for early childhood development and social connection ...
01/06/2026

The Fairbanks Children’s Museum which serves as a specialized hub for early childhood development and social connection is celebrating 15 years.

The Fairbanks Children’s Museum is celebrating 15 years as a community fixture by launching a new sustainability initiative aimed at securing its next decade of operation.

No injuries were reported during the rescue of nine people from a grounded fishing vessel taking on water in 50-knot win...
01/06/2026

No injuries were reported during the rescue of nine people from a grounded fishing vessel taking on water in 50-knot winds and 10-foot seas near St. George Island.

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued nine people from a grounded fishing vessel near St. George Island early Monday

Trash removal began completing its normal daily routes on Monday and snow removal will resume on Tuesday.
01/06/2026

Trash removal began completing its normal daily routes on Monday and snow removal will resume on Tuesday.

Trash collection and snow removal operations have resumed in the City of Fairbanks,

Trooper Recruit/Lateral John Faul and Trooper Recruit Wyatt Miller who fired their guns in the fatal shooting on New Yea...
01/05/2026

Trooper Recruit/Lateral John Faul and Trooper Recruit Wyatt Miller who fired their guns in the fatal shooting on New Year’s Day in Fairbanks have been placed on administrative leave, according to Alaska State Troopers.

A man is dead and another injured after an officer-involved shooting on New Year’s Day in Fairbanks.

Fred Meyer’s East reopened on Sunday after a bathroom fire was contained and put out.
01/05/2026

Fred Meyer’s East reopened on Sunday after a bathroom fire was contained and put out.

A cashier with Fred Meyer East in Fairbanks has confirmed the store is open after a fire in the bathroom area over the weekend.

Due to the prolonged cold snap the City of Fairbanks has suspended all garbage collection services for the remainder of ...
01/03/2026

Due to the prolonged cold snap the City of Fairbanks has suspended all garbage collection services for the remainder of this week and should return to service next week once the temperatures rise.

Prolonged arctic temperatures have forced the City of Fairbanks to suspend all garbage collection services for the remainder of the week as both machinery and personnel reach their breaking point.

One man is dead and another injured after an officer-involved shooting on New Year’s Day in Fairbanks.
01/02/2026

One man is dead and another injured after an officer-involved shooting on New Year’s Day in Fairbanks.

A man is dead and another injured after an officer-involved shooting on New Year’s Day in Fairbanks.

Check the Fairbanks North Star Borough Animal Control shelter daily if you are missing your pet. All dog kennels are cur...
01/02/2026

Check the Fairbanks North Star Borough Animal Control shelter daily if you are missing your pet. All dog kennels are currently full and cat kennels are almost full. Animal shelter phone number is 907-459-1451.

As of Wednesday, all dog kennels at the Fairbanks North Star Borough Animal Control shelter are currently occupied.

What are your New Year's intentions for 2026?
12/31/2025

What are your New Year's intentions for 2026?

Many Americans set New Years resolutions each year, but many do not follow through on them or give up entirely. Part of the problem is the concept of a resolution itself, according to one Alaska expert.

With 48 below temperature reading from the airport, and low-lying areas reporting even colder temps, this is the first t...
12/31/2025

With 48 below temperature reading from the airport, and low-lying areas reporting even colder temps, this is the first time Fairbanks has seen it this cold since 2012. Overall, this month is shaping up to be the coldest December since 1980.

This month is shaping up to be the coldest December Fairbanks has seen since 1980.

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