Representatives of the AFN and the National Congress of American Indians met Wednesday to discuss a range of topics, including opioid and heroin addiction in rural Alaska.
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Fairbanks mayor calls for compensation to Fairbanks Four, Alaska Innocence Project director honored
Mayor John Eberhart called on the City of Fairbanks and the State of Alaska to compensate the men for wrongful imprisonment.
Man arrested for shooting of Fairbanks police officer
Fairbanks police took Anthony George Jenkins-Alexie, 29, into custody Tuesday morning. Fairbanks acting police chief Brad Johnson said the suspect has a “lengthy criminal history” and poses “a serious threat to everyone.”
Alaska Supreme Court hears first case testing Right to Farm Act
A court case that pits farmers’ rights against neighbors’ rights has wafted its way up to the Alaska Supreme Court.
Elders and Youth conference kicks off today in Fairbanks
The Elders and Youth conference, hosted by the First Alaskans Institute, is usually an opportunity for 13- to 18-year-olds to learn about leadership, civic engagement and consensus building alongside their elders.
Juneau beats Fairbanks to first snowfall for first time in 70+ years
Aside from Juneau, “The only place that really has had measurable snow this season has been Barrow with a tenth of an inch so far,” says National Weather Service meteorologist Edward Liske.
Vigil held in Fairbanks for John Hartman 19 years after his murder
During a vigil held for John Hartman, Fairbanks residents bemoaned the convictions of the now exonerated “Fairbanks Four,” and authorities’ failure to solve Hartman’s murder.
Fairbanks chief of staff returns to work following summer DUI charge
Speaking at a city council meeting Monday night Mayor John Eberhart welcomed Chief of Staff Jeff Jacobsen, who was charged with driving under the influence this summer, back to work.
Democratic and nonaffiliated legislative candidates top Republicans in post-primary fundraising
The chairman of the Alaska Republican Party says the majority of the nonaffiliated candidates are actually affiliated with Democrats.
Hoping for jobs and lower fuel costs, Alaska Native corp Ahtna explores for gas
Alaska Native regional corporation Ahtna, Inc. is searching for natural gas to reduce local energy costs and provide jobs. Last week, Ahtna subsidiary Tolsona Oil & Gas Exploration LLC started drilling an exploration well on state land near Glennallen.