Mushers, and a few of their four-legged athletes, congregating around the Joe Redington Sr. statue at the Iditarod headquarters in Wasilla Saturday to sign up for the 2026 Iditarod. As of Saturday ...

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The Fairbanks Police Department has a new face on the force! Officer Matthew Pugh was officially sworn in during this week’s city council meeting, marking the start of his service in Alaska’s Golden ...

A proposed ordinance would create a path for ground-floor housing in downtown Fairbanks, giving developers a new option in line with the city's long-term development plan.

Multiple wildfires, including Bonanza Creek and Goldstream Creek, burn thousands of acres in Alaska’s interior, prompting evacuations, road closures, and firefighting efforts. Community meetings are ...