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A new king, a new queen and plenty of old-school pioneer spirit
5+ hour, 24+ min ago (841+ words) Fairbanks Pioneers 2026 King and Queen Regents George Dalton and Wynola Possenti cut their respective congratulatory cakes during a reception following their coronation ceremony at the Fairbanks Pioneer Museum on Sunday. George Dalton and Wynola Possenti display the trappings of their…...
Fairbanks man sentenced to 63 years, 39 suspended, for 2022 downtown shooting
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (680+ words) A Fairbanks man was sentenced Monday to 63 years with 39 years suspended in connection with a 2022 shooting on Fourth Avenue. A jury convicted 38-year-old Daniel Steven Christensen of three counts of felony attempted murder, three counts of felony third-degree assault, and…...
Fairbanks cracks down on needle disposal with a $400 fine
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (708+ words) Fairbanks residents who improperly dispose of medical waste like needles will face a stinging fee on their next garbage bill after the Fairbanks City Council adopted a revised fee schedule and service charges on Monday. The City Council routinely reviews…...