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October activities in Fairbanks: 20 things to do this month

Enjoy October’s best activities in Fairbanks and the surrounding area with this combination of art, sports, spooky Halloween-themed events, and more.
News

Bill Hill nearly doubles fundraising in final stretch to Election Day

The independent candidate’s picking up the fundraising pace in the final stretch, but US Rep. Nick Begich still has a big head start.
Arts and Culture

Alaska Offline: What’s happening around Alaska (Oct. 7-14)

There’s plenty on the calendar, from a three-day fiber festival and a romantasy masquerade ball in Fairbanks to pumpkin drops, fall festivals, and more across Alaska.
Outdoor Recreation

Ice to see you: Exploring the Kenai Fjords on a glacier tour

Alaska provides experiences unlike any other state in the country. Here’s how you can see incredible sights of nature and wildlife on a glacier-filled adventure through the Kenai Fjords.
News

Republican candidate for rural Alaska district says region needs someone to ‘counter the Native voice’

Willy Keppel has become a go-to conservative voice for rural Alaska, but detractors say his history makes him a poor choice for the Legislature.
Oil & Gas

EXCLUSIVE: Natural gas utility execs pumped money into Arctic mayoral race

Josiah Patkotak received 27% of his campaign cash from partners in North Slope Power. They want fixed annual fees, extensive equity stakes, and more…
News

Not so fast. South Korea says Trump’s AKLNG announcement isn’t a done deal

Trump praised Alaska US Sen. Dan Sullivan for his work on the deal. The only problem is that there is no deal.
Politics

Poll: Alaskans were turning on Donald Trump before gas prices got out of control

Alaskans were already souring on President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy before diesel prices took off to new record highs, putting Republicans like Dan Sullivan in hot water.
Arts and Culture

The 5 freakiest UFO sightings in Alaska history

Generations of Alaskans have sighted strange things in the Last Frontier. Read on for the wildest UFO sightings in Alaska.
Arts and Culture

Alaska Offline: What’s happening around Alaska (Sept. 30-Oct. 7)

There's a lot happening around Alaska: fall festivals, a renaissance fair, races, art events, networking gatherings and more.
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