The Alaska Center for Energy and Power at the University of Alaska Fairbanks will host a free event celebrating the launch of “Alaska’s Microgrid Innovators,” a new book about the people and communities shaping Alaska’s energy future. Written by energy researchers, utility operators and rural community leaders, the book examines Alaska’s energy development through the […]
(Fairbanks, AK) – On Oct. 2, a Fairbanks jury found Donald Dittman, 58, guilty of two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Second Degree for the sexual abuse of a family member. The conduct occurred on June 20, 2024, and was reported four days later. An investigation ensued. Last week, the case […]
(Fairbanks, Alaska) – The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) ended regular maintenance on the Denali Highway on October 1 and will resume maintenance operations on May 15, 2027, when crews reopen the 135-mile route connecting the Richardson and Parks Highways. Alaska DOT&PF does not provide winter maintenance on the Denali Highway. Following […]
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Alaska Air National Guard Airmen of the 176th Wing rescued four hunters in two missions during a single sortie on Sept. 18 in Arctic Alaska. The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center at JBER opened the first mission in response to a request from the Alaska State Troopers to rescue two hunters stranded on […]