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Dec 13 2018

Democrat Kathryn Dodge and Republican Bart LeBon are tied in the election for the Alaska House race to represent downtown Fairbanks. (Dodge photo courtesy of Kathryn Dodge and LeBon photo courtesy of Bart LeBon)

Republican candidate LeBon joins court case reviewing unresolved House election

By Robyne, KUAC-Fairbanks | Election Coverage, Interior, Politics, State Government

The Republican candidate in the disputed House District 1 election is joining the court case reviewing the ballot count.

By Robyne, KUAC-Fairbanks | December 13, 2018 2:25 pm

Dec 12 2018

Opponents and advocates of the proposed anti-discrimination ordinance packed the City Council meeting chambers for Monday night’s public hearing.

Fairbanks City Council delays LGBTQ anti-discrimination ordinance after outcry

By Tim Ellis, KUAC-Fairbanks | Interior, Local Government, Politics

Speaking in opposition to a proposed LGBTQ anti-discrimination ordinance, former Fairbanks North Star Borough Assemblyman Lance Roberts warned, “You’re going to start a war. You’re going to create conflict in the community that doesn’t have to be there.”

By Tim Ellis, KUAC-Fairbanks | December 12, 2018 8:09 pm

Dec 05 2018

State Review Board member Stuart Sliter discusses part of the election certification process with board member Lynda Thater-Flemmer, seated, and House District 1 candidate Kathryn Dodge, D-Fairbanks, in the Juneau office of the Alaska Division of Elections on Nov. 23, 2018.

Alaska Supreme Court to weigh in on final unresolved House race

By Robyne, KUAC-Fairbanks | Election Coverage, Interior, Politics, State Government

Kathryn Dodge, just one vote behind Bart LeBon in the race for House District 1, met Wednesday’s deadline to file with the Alaska Supreme Court — thus extending a protracted battle for control of the state House of Representatives.

By Robyne, KUAC-Fairbanks | December 5, 2018 6:15 pm

Nov 26 2018

House District 1 race certified tied with uncounted ballot under investigation ahead of Friday recount

By Robyne, KUAC-Fairbanks | 2 Alaska, Election Coverage, Interior, Juneau, Politics, State Government

It seems likely that last uncounted ballot will go into the recount mix, along with any other mailed-in ballots that might arrive before the recount.

By Robyne, KUAC-Fairbanks | November 26, 2018 6:52 pm

Nov 13 2018

Fairbanks Mayor Jim Matherly recalls the history of Pioneer Park, once known as Alaskaland, as he speaks from the deck of the historical S.S. Nenana sternwheeler steamboat at the annual Independence Day Celebration at Pioneer Park in Fairbanks on July 4, 2017.

City of Fairbanks lawyers up to sue chemical company over contaminated water

By Tim Ellis, KUAC | Environment, Health, Interior, Local Government

The mayor says the possible lawsuit would target the 3M Company, the Minnesota-based firm that manufactures the compounds.

By Tim Ellis, KUAC | November 13, 2018 6:00 pm

Oct 27 2018

UAF is one of a few Land, Sea and Space Grant universities in the U.S. (Photo by Jimmy Emerson)

NASA renews satellite services contract with UAF

By Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks | Interior, Science & Tech

The Alaska Satellite facility employs 55 people involved in the 24-7 downlink, storage and processing of satellite data.

By Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks | October 27, 2018 11:05 pm

Oct 24 2018

Standoff involving suicidal man in front of Fairbanks Memorial Hospital ends peacefully

By Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks | Interior, Public Safety

The standoff prompted security measures in the neighborhoods surrounding the hospital, including at area schools, where doors were locked, and alternate transportation routes employed after school.

By Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks | October 24, 2018 9:50 am

Oct 23 2018

The Fairbanks Four shortly after their release from prison in December 2015. From left to right: Marvin Roberts, Eugene Vent, Kevin Pease and George Frese.

Federal judge dismisses Fairbanks Four’s civil case

By Dan Bross, KUAC | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Crime & Courts, Interior

The Fairbanks Four’s attorney says they will appeal to the 9th Circuit Court. He expects that process to take another two years.

By Dan Bross, KUAC | October 23, 2018 6:04 pm

Oct 22 2018

Without much snow, possible ‘green’ Halloween on the horizon for Fairbanks

By Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks | Interior, Weather

Since modern record keeping began in 1930 Fairbanks has not had a Halloween without any snow at all on the ground.

By Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks | October 22, 2018 11:52 pm

Oct 12 2018

Walker defends record, challengers offer alternatives in Fairbanks governor candidate forum

By Tim Ellis, KUAC - Fairbanks | Election Coverage, Tourism

Gov. Bill Walker and the two candidates who are running to unseat him pitched their ideas Tuesday on how to promote the state’s tourism industry.

By Tim Ellis, KUAC - Fairbanks | October 12, 2018 6:07 pm

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Republican candidate LeBon joins court case reviewing unresolved House election

Fairbanks City Council delays LGBTQ anti-discrimination ordinance after outcry

Alaska Supreme Court to weigh in on final unresolved House race

House District 1 race certified tied with uncounted ballot under investigation ahead of Friday recount

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