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12-16-25 KUAC MORNING NEWS

KUAC Senior Reporter/Producer Tim Ellis
KUAC Senior Reporter/Producer Tim Ellis

1. The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly will consider an ordinance Thursday that would change the name of Pioneer Park back to Alaskaland.
2. Gov. Mike Dunleavy says he will won't try to reform the state’s schools during next year’s legislative session.
3. Sen. Dan Sullivan voted with Democrats last week on legislation to extend health care subsidies. But the measure failed to get enough votes to pass.
4. Travel industry experts say Alaska is expected to have a strong winter tourism season, despite a small dip in visitation last year.
5. Two semi-tractor trailers trucks were involved in separate accidents last Friday on the Parks Highway. One of the wrecks resulted in minor injuries.

Tim Ellis has been working as a KUAC reporter/producer since 2010. He has more than 30 years experience in broadcast, print and online journalism.