Fairbanks super senior Jane Lanford ran 68 miles over 3 days on the hilly Taylor Highway to celebrate her 68th birthday, and raise funds for charity.

A long-worked Climate Action and Adaptation Plan was unanimously rejected by the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly early this morning. In a meeting that went past 1:00 a.m., the Assembly voted after a long public hearing and a citizen rally.

Lizzie Hartman of Fairbanks earned her apron on the latest episode of the popular Fox reality show.

Starting this week, the Fairbanks area has a mobile team of mental health professionals focused on children and families. The mobile unit will respond to kids in mental health crises with immediate counseling and options for further steps.

Rapid changes in Arctic temperatures are influencing animal reproductive behavior. A University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist published a study in the current edition of “Science” magazine, building on 25 years of measurements.

Progress is being made in Fairbanks on what will be Alaska’s first off road vehicle park. The privately run park going in on public land along the Tanana River in South Fairbanks will be focused on fun and safety.

All three swimming pools In the Fairbanks North Star Borough will be open this summer – except for routine maintenance closures. A reduction in positions starting in July means they will be open fewer days and fewer hours.

The bridge will span a melting rock glacier which as caused a section of the road at mile 45 to slump beyond repair.

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