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The Roaming Root Cellar, a Fairbanks favorite for Alaska-made products and carefully curated Far North finds, has been named Best Gift Shop in the 2025 Daily News-Miner Readers Choice Awards,

The Fairbanks Academy of Children’s Theatre (FACT) has been named Best Theater/Performance Company in the 2025 Daily News-Miner Readers Choice Awards, marking the third time the company has won the

During solstice weekend, Fairbanks doesn’t just run — it parties.

It's a weekend of solstice shenanigans.

University of Alaska Fairbanks Chancellor Dan White announced Friday that he will retire on July 26, capping a 30-year career with UAF and the University of Alaska system.

Thrivalaska is a Fairbanks-based nonprofit organization that is dedicated to empowering families and helping children, particularly through its Head Start program.

If you’re searching for books about Alaska to gift this holiday season, here are five excellent choices that capture the spirit, adventure and culture of the Last Frontier.

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Boaters are urged to use caution on the Chena River as the waterway is moving high and fast following its Sunday cresting.

The story of a Bohemian artists collective that has become one of the most popular musicals in recent history comes to life tonight, bringing a tale of love,

FAIRBANKS — If Alaska Grown could stamp its marketing seal of approval on a theatrical performance, it would be inked all over the Fairbanks Drama Association’s latest production.

FAIRBANKS — It’s a children’s classic we all know and love, one we could almost recite from beginning to finish despite not having read it since our youth.

A stunning display of visual acrobatics is coming to Fairbanks when Cirque du Soleil’s touring production “Dralion” opens at the Carlson Center on Jan. 8 with performances running

FAIRBANKS — She’s back, and you get a chance to see her in an almost one-on-one setting.

Perseverance Theatre is expanding its reach in a virtual event called Black Alaskan Art Matters. The idea is to showcase the work of Black creatives in Alaska, whose works often

“It’s been an absolute honor and a pleasure to have this privilege,” Yolande Fejes said. “It’s been a privilege to have such highly regarded artists here and to be respected

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Sonic is a drive-in burger chain with corporate headquarters in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is owned by Inspire Brands, which also owns Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John’s and Rusty

“Without his vision and the visionary idea of what indigenous arts in Alaska could look like, we wouldn’t be here now,” said UAF Associate Art Professor Da-ka-xeen Mehner, the current

The owner of The Blue Loon says he will rebuild the entertainment night spot after a fire destroyed the building on May 16.