More than 50 researchers will be in Alaska in August for the resumption of a science summer school that culminates with experiments at the High-frequency Active Aurora Research Program facility operated by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute. The Polar Aeronomy and Radio Science Summer School was last held more than 10 years ago. […]
Alaska State Troopers made a Terror Threat II arrest at the Fairgrounds on College Road late Friday night AST reported. Troopers were alerted to a terroristic threat involving a firearm at the Tanana Fair and responded to the location at 10:40 pm Friday night. The fairgrounds were evacuated and an investigation was immediately initiated. Following […]
FAIRBANKS, Alaska – A federal grand jury in Alaska returned an indictment on July 20 charging two Fairbanks men with eight federal charges linked to an illegal big-game guide-outfitter operation. According to court documents, Jun “Harry” Liang, 59, and Brian Phelan, 51, of Fairbanks, conspired to provide guide-outfitter services for caribou and brown bear hunts […]
NENANA, Alaska– With a large crowd of more than 800 in attendance, the Alaska Railroad commemorated the 100th anniversary of its 1923 golden spike moment in Nenana, Alaska, on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Esteemed guests, including state officials, Alaska Railroad Corporation leadership, board, and representatives from Washington D.C., joined the celebration showcasing a century of […]