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Federal grant freeze means 'waiting game' for Fairbanks schools, board president says - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Federal grant freeze means 'waiting game' for Fairbanks schools, board president says Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Published on 15 July 2025 | 2:15 pm
Fairbanks North Star borough focuses on community health with clean air room - Alaska's News Source
Fairbanks North Star borough focuses on community health with clean air room Alaska's News Source
Published on 11 July 2025 | 12:59 am
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, due to Fire - DVIDS
Published on 10 July 2025 | 2:14 pm
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK: FEMA Seeks Public Input on New Flood Hazard Maps - 103.7 KFQD
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK: FEMA Seeks Public Input on New Flood Hazard Maps 103.7 KFQD
Published on 10 July 2025 | 12:21 am
Damage toll rises from Interior Alaska fires as Parks Highway delays slow tourist traffic - Anchorage Daily News
Damage toll rises from Interior Alaska fires as Parks Highway delays slow tourist traffic Anchorage Daily News
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
There are several updates to evacuation statuses for fires in Interior Alaska. Nenana Ridge Complex: Level 3 “GO!” - Parks Highway MP 312-MP 333 is now in GO! Status – all residences within a one-mile minimum radius of the highway, including the Little Gol - Facebook
Published on 6 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Trump administration freezes millions in grants to Alaska schools - Alaska Beacon
Trump administration freezes millions in grants to Alaska schools Alaska Beacon
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks borough assembly fails ordinance proposing bed tax ballot question - KUAC
Fairbanks borough assembly fails ordinance proposing bed tax ballot question KUAC
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks visitor industry already pays its way. Now it’s being asked to pay even more. - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Fairbanks visitor industry already pays its way. Now it’s being asked to pay even more. Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Published on 26 June 2025 | 1:30 pm
Fairbanks resources open for wildfire victims - Alaska's News Source
Fairbanks resources open for wildfire victims Alaska's News Source
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Gambling on veto override, Fairbanks school board passes FY26 budget with deficit - Alaska's News Source
Gambling on veto override, Fairbanks school board passes FY26 budget with deficit Alaska's News Source
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks Borough assembly member to run for city mayor in October - Alaska's News Source
Fairbanks Borough assembly member to run for city mayor in October Alaska's News Source
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks North Star Borough has updated evacuation levels for the Himalaya Fire; Poker Flats Watershed is now in Level 3 "GO!" status. - Facebook
Published on 22 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks North Star Borough has updated evacuation levels for the Himalaya Fire; Poker Flats Watershed is now in Level 3 "GO!" status. - Facebook
Published on 22 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks North Star Borough has elevated the Hayes neighborhood to a Level 3 "GO!" evacuation status. - Facebook
Published on 22 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Fires across Interior Alaska active Saturday - Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Fires across Interior Alaska active Saturday Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Published on 22 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Roundup of Interior fires and evacuations - Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Roundup of Interior fires and evacuations Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Published on 21 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Firefighters report increased activity on Himalaya Road Fire - Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Firefighters report increased activity on Himalaya Road Fire Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Denali Borough issues evacuation order; FNSB orders evacuation for Haystack Mountain properties - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Denali Borough issues evacuation order; FNSB orders evacuation for Haystack Mountain properties Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Fire near Fairbanks threatens homes, prompts evacuation order - KTVF
Fire near Fairbanks threatens homes, prompts evacuation order KTVF
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Multiple fires trigger evacuation notices throughout Fairbanks area - Alaska's News Source
Multiple fires trigger evacuation notices throughout Fairbanks area Alaska's News Source
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Himalya Road Fire prompts “READY” status in Fairbanks North Star Borough - Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Himalya Road Fire prompts “READY” status in Fairbanks North Star Borough Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks Borough Issues Level 1 “Ready” Status Along Salcha River Due to Marshall Mountain Fire - Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Fairbanks Borough Issues Level 1 “Ready” Status Along Salcha River Due to Marshall Mountain Fire Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Borough issues evacutation alerts for Gilmore Trail area - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Borough issues evacutation alerts for Gilmore Trail area Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Gilmore Trail Fire initiates ‘READY’ and ‘SET’ status by Fairbanks Borough - Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Gilmore Trail Fire initiates ‘READY’ and ‘SET’ status by Fairbanks Borough Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Gilmore Trail fire triggers evacuation alerts near Fairbanks - Alaska's News Source
Gilmore Trail fire triggers evacuation alerts near Fairbanks Alaska's News Source
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Neighborhood evacuation alerts continue for Gilmore Trail fire near Fairbanks - Alaska's News Source
Neighborhood evacuation alerts continue for Gilmore Trail fire near Fairbanks Alaska's News Source
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks Borough Assembly votes against delaying Joy Community Center closure - Alaska's News Source
Fairbanks Borough Assembly votes against delaying Joy Community Center closure Alaska's News Source
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Officials warn of possible lawsuit in wake of Alaska governor’s education funding veto - Juneau Empire
Officials warn of possible lawsuit in wake of Alaska governor’s education funding veto Juneau Empire
Published on 14 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks borough hears ordinance requiring election day absentee ballot deadline - Alaska's News Source
Fairbanks borough hears ordinance requiring election day absentee ballot deadline Alaska's News Source
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks borough updates flood risk boundaries - Alaska's News Source
Fairbanks borough updates flood risk boundaries Alaska's News Source
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks North Star Borough updates flood risk map - Alaska's News Source
Fairbanks North Star Borough updates flood risk map Alaska's News Source
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks borough mayor to allow federal funding for SS Nenana after assembly vote - Alaska's News Source
Fairbanks borough mayor to allow federal funding for SS Nenana after assembly vote Alaska's News Source
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
School board approves new cell phone policy - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
School board approves new cell phone policy Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks Youth Safety Day teaches kids essential survival skills - Alaska's News Source
Fairbanks Youth Safety Day teaches kids essential survival skills Alaska's News Source
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
School district faces lawsuit in connection with alleged sexual abuse - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
School district faces lawsuit in connection with alleged sexual abuse Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Long-term efforts to clean air in Alaska’s second-largest city are paying off - Alaska Beacon
Long-term efforts to clean air in Alaska’s second-largest city are paying off Alaska Beacon
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Mary Siah pool saved for another year as Borough Assembly approves budget - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Mary Siah pool saved for another year as Borough Assembly approves budget Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Published on 11 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Cirque Ma'Ceo - Returns to Fairbanks - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Cirque Ma'Ceo - Returns to Fairbanks Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Published on 10 May 2025 | 6:24 pm
Fairbanks North Star Borough budget passage bolsters education funding, restores monies for rec center - Alaska's News Source
Fairbanks North Star Borough budget passage bolsters education funding, restores monies for rec center Alaska's News Source
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks borough declines federal grant to paint historic sternwheeler, citing concerns over strings attached - Alaska's News Source
Fairbanks borough declines federal grant to paint historic sternwheeler, citing concerns over strings attached Alaska's News Source
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks North Star Borough declines federal money to paint SS Nenana, citing strings attached - Alaska's News Source
Fairbanks North Star Borough declines federal money to paint SS Nenana, citing strings attached Alaska's News Source
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Buses using compressed natural gas start being used in Fairbanks - KTVF
Buses using compressed natural gas start being used in Fairbanks KTVF
Published on 2 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks assembly votes to close Mary Siah Recreation Center during budget talks - Alaska's News Source
Fairbanks assembly votes to close Mary Siah Recreation Center during budget talks Alaska's News Source
Published on 22 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks Borough pledges additional $2 million in school funding as district faces budget uncertainty - Alaska's News Source
Fairbanks Borough pledges additional $2 million in school funding as district faces budget uncertainty Alaska's News Source
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Assembly to consider revisions to remote attendance rules - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Assembly to consider revisions to remote attendance rules Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Borough kicks off budget talks with $207 million plan and a debate over fund use - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Borough kicks off budget talks with $207 million plan and a debate over fund use Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Published on 7 April 2025 | 7:00 am
FNSB works to update Community Wildfire Protection Plan - KTVF
FNSB works to update Community Wildfire Protection Plan KTVF
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
School board bonds over agonizing budget process - KUAC
School board bonds over agonizing budget process KUAC
Published on 25 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Assembly fails vote-counting machine contract - may force change to hand-counting ballots - KUAC
Assembly fails vote-counting machine contract - may force change to hand-counting ballots KUAC
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks police: Former teacher, foster parent charged with sexual abuse of a minor - Alaska's News Source
Fairbanks police: Former teacher, foster parent charged with sexual abuse of a minor Alaska's News Source
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Fairbanks schools superintendent talks budget, literacy and attendance at Chamber lunch - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Fairbanks schools superintendent talks budget, literacy and attendance at Chamber lunch Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Published on 26 February 2025 | 8:00 am
School board, community discuss Fairbanks education cuts - Alaska's News Source
School board, community discuss Fairbanks education cuts Alaska's News Source
Published on 24 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Fairbanks school district proposes cutting over 167 positions for FY 2026 - Alaska's News Source
Fairbanks school district proposes cutting over 167 positions for FY 2026 Alaska's News Source
Published on 21 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Recruitment for BLM AFS North Star Fire Crew is open for 2025 season - Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Recruitment for BLM AFS North Star Fire Crew is open for 2025 season Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Published on 20 February 2025 | 8:00 am
New principal named for North Pole Elementary School - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
New principal named for North Pole Elementary School Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Published on 16 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Former Fairbanks school bus driver arrested for child pornography - Alaska's News Source
Former Fairbanks school bus driver arrested for child pornography Alaska's News Source
Published on 5 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Education board votes to close 3 schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough - KTVF
Education board votes to close 3 schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough KTVF
Published on 5 February 2025 | 8:00 am
New Fairbanks air quality regulations lead to concerns from real estate agents, homeowners - KTVF
New Fairbanks air quality regulations lead to concerns from real estate agents, homeowners KTVF
Published on 4 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Retired teachers announce 2025 scholarships - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Retired teachers announce 2025 scholarships Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Published on 26 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Fairbanks North Star Borough plans sale of land in Ester area - Alaska's News Source
Fairbanks North Star Borough plans sale of land in Ester area Alaska's News Source
Published on 21 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Pearl Creek Elementary parents express frustration, discuss plan to save school - Alaska's News Source
Pearl Creek Elementary parents express frustration, discuss plan to save school Alaska's News Source
Published on 10 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Fairbanks area school district releases proposal to close 5 schools - Alaska Public Media
Fairbanks area school district releases proposal to close 5 schools Alaska Public Media
Published on 9 January 2025 | 8:00 am
No more schools can be closed, says Fairbanks North Star Borough School Board president - KTVF
No more schools can be closed, says Fairbanks North Star Borough School Board president KTVF
Published on 7 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Alaska's Fairbanks school district considers shutting down 5 elementary schools, here’s why - The Times of India
Alaska's Fairbanks school district considers shutting down 5 elementary schools, here’s why The Times of India
Published on 7 January 2025 | 8:00 am
5 Fairbanks schools recommended for closure - Alaska's News Source
5 Fairbanks schools recommended for closure Alaska's News Source
Published on 6 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Fairbanks borough mayor expresses interest in repurposing buildings with looming school closures - KTVF
Fairbanks borough mayor expresses interest in repurposing buildings with looming school closures KTVF
Published on 31 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Proposed ordinance updates borough farm tax exemption - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Proposed ordinance updates borough farm tax exemption Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Published on 29 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Up to 5 Fairbanks elementary schools in danger of closing to ‘consolidation,’ district says - Alaska's News Source
Up to 5 Fairbanks elementary schools in danger of closing to ‘consolidation,’ district says Alaska's News Source
Published on 5 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Fairbanks schools could face $32M budget shortfall - Alaska's News Source
Fairbanks schools could face $32M budget shortfall Alaska's News Source
Published on 22 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Old Fairbanks high-rise is not long for this world. Here’s what some residents want to see in its place. - KTVF
Published on 22 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Warning system alerts drivers to school bus nearby - KUAC
Warning system alerts drivers to school bus nearby KUAC
Published on 21 November 2024 | 8:00 am
New bird flu virus spreads to Alaskan wildlife, state vet says - KTVF
New bird flu virus spreads to Alaskan wildlife, state vet says KTVF
Published on 20 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Fairbanks Borough staffing shortages disrupting some operations, report says - KTVF
Fairbanks Borough staffing shortages disrupting some operations, report says KTVF
Published on 18 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly gives parking code overhaul stamp of approval - KTVF
Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly gives parking code overhaul stamp of approval KTVF
Published on 25 October 2024 | 7:00 am
‘Hard pill to swallow’: Assembly approves more than doubling budget for Veterans Memorial Park renovation - KTVF
Published on 11 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Former Democratic legislator narrowly wins Fairbanks Borough mayoral race - Alaska Public Media
Former Democratic legislator narrowly wins Fairbanks Borough mayoral race Alaska Public Media
Published on 10 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks narrowly elects former Democratic state legislator as borough mayor - Anchorage Daily News
Fairbanks narrowly elects former Democratic state legislator as borough mayor Anchorage Daily News
Published on 9 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Grier Hopkins wins FNSB Mayor seat - KUAC
Grier Hopkins wins FNSB Mayor seat KUAC
Published on 9 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Morgan Dulian, Loa Carroll-Hubbard elected to Fairbanks school board - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Morgan Dulian, Loa Carroll-Hubbard elected to Fairbanks school board Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Published on 9 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks North Star Borough and Nenana see tight mayor races following election day - KTVF
Fairbanks North Star Borough and Nenana see tight mayor races following election day KTVF
Published on 3 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks Seat F: Taxpayer-minded Tammie Wilson or NEA tax-to-max Garrett Armstrong - Must Read Alaska
Fairbanks Seat F: Taxpayer-minded Tammie Wilson or NEA tax-to-max Garrett Armstrong Must Read Alaska
Published on 30 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Which Fairbanks borough candidates fought for higher property taxes, and which of them signed the 2019 recall petition? - Must Read Alaska
Which Fairbanks borough candidates fought for higher property taxes, and which of them signed the 2019 recall petition? Must Read Alaska
Published on 29 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Craig Compeau: Lifelong Alaskan shares story of character revealed in Fairbanks North Star Borough mayor's race - Must Read Alaska
Craig Compeau: Lifelong Alaskan shares story of character revealed in Fairbanks North Star Borough mayor's race Must Read Alaska
Published on 28 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Document drop: Court filing exposes conflicts of interest of Fairbanks borough assembly members - Must Read Alaska
Document drop: Court filing exposes conflicts of interest of Fairbanks borough assembly members Must Read Alaska
Published on 28 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Grier Hopkins running for Mayor of the Fairbanks North Star Borough, extended - KTVF
Grier Hopkins running for Mayor of the Fairbanks North Star Borough, extended KTVF
Published on 27 September 2024 | 7:00 am
John Coghill running for Mayor of the Fairbanks North Star Borough, extended - KTVF
John Coghill running for Mayor of the Fairbanks North Star Borough, extended KTVF
Published on 27 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks North Star Borough to introduce new zoning district for first time in 24 years - KTVF
Fairbanks North Star Borough to introduce new zoning district for first time in 24 years KTVF
Published on 13 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks chamber hosts 2024 school board candidates in online forum - KTVF
Fairbanks chamber hosts 2024 school board candidates in online forum KTVF
Published on 12 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks school board member under fire following online spread of controversial photo - Alaska's News Source
Fairbanks school board member under fire following online spread of controversial photo Alaska's News Source
Published on 11 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Affordable Housing: Hundreds Of Homes Are the Right Thing For Alaska - Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
Affordable Housing: Hundreds Of Homes Are the Right Thing For Alaska Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
Published on 3 September 2024 | 7:00 am
See whether your school uses Biden or Trump’s rules on sexual discrimination and gender identity - The Hechinger Report
See whether your school uses Biden or Trump’s rules on sexual discrimination and gender identity The Hechinger Report
Published on 29 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Radical review: Fairbanks school board member calls for 'civility' after he crashed opponent's event and was escorted out - Must Read Alaska
Radical review: Fairbanks school board member calls for 'civility' after he crashed opponent's event and was escorted out Must Read Alaska
Published on 29 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks School District summer construction update - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Fairbanks School District summer construction update Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Published on 1 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Censured, resigned, rescinded: Ethics complaint launches whirlwind of decisions from Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly - KTVF
Published on 29 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Borough eyes a recreational subdivision for West Chatanika - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Borough eyes a recreational subdivision for West Chatanika Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Published on 24 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Track Covid-19 in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska (Published 2024) - The New York Times
Track Covid-19 in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska (Published 2024) The New York Times
Published on 26 March 2024 | 7:00 am
Fairbanks North Star Borough School board hears about impending school closures - Alaska Public Media
Fairbanks North Star Borough School board hears about impending school closures Alaska Public Media
Published on 21 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, FEA, and ESSA reach tentative agreements - KTVF
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, FEA, and ESSA reach tentative agreements KTVF
Published on 8 August 2023 | 7:00 am
Evacuation orders in place for Denali and Fairbanks North Star Boroughs as fire activity increases in the Interior - Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Evacuation orders in place for Denali and Fairbanks North Star Boroughs as fire activity increases in the Interior Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Published on 29 July 2023 | 7:00 am