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Trump’s war triggers extraordinary GVEA price hike, $46 a month

Commentary Dermot Cole -
The average residential member of the Golden Valley Electric Association will see a $46 monthly increase in electric bills next month.
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Trail Blazers: Arleigh Hitchcock

Arts and Culture Emily Sullivan -
During their childhood in Washington, cross country skiing was an important part of Arleigh Hitchcock’s connection to the outdoors.
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Current Cravings: ‘Fairbanks Foodie’ knows how to eat in the Golden Heart City

Arts and Culture Jenny Weis -
Upon reaching out, I sat down at Little Owl Cafe’s new 3rd St. location with Emily, the Fairbanks Foodie, to talk about food in the subarctic.
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Current Cravings: This Fairbanks pizza is kind of a big dill, and where to find Alaska’s favorite pickle dishes

Arts and Culture Jenny Weis -
It’s apparent that Alaskans’ passion for the pickle isn’t a quirky niche.
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Survivor fans flock to Chena Hot Springs’ Aurora Ice Museum for idol challenge

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
Dozens of brave Alaskans ventured to Chena Hot Springs in the snow on Wednesday for a shot to win a trip to the Survivor 50 live finale.
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Fairbanks violinist featured in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
University of Alaska Fairbanks alumna Rose Crelli was at the Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco on Sunday as one of the violinists in the super bowl halftime show.
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Creative Currents: Alyssa Quintyne

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
Alyssa Quintyne is on a mission to make her art obtainable.
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Fairbanks progressives win near-sweep in local elections

Fairbanks Matt Acuña Buxton -
Progressive candidate Mindy O’Neall’s victory over Fairbanks Mayor David Pruhs headlined a nearly clean sweep of the area’s local elections Tuesday night.
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Current Cravings: Why do locals love a hotel restaurant? I went to find out

Arts and Culture Jenny Weis -
Fairbanks isn’t known for an abundant or particularly inspired food scene, but any word of “popular” hotel restaurants raises an eyebrow for me.
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Current Cravings: So-called, ‘best falafel in the subarctic’ lives up to the hype

Arts and Culture Jenny Weis -
Fairbanks doesn’t wait for green up to begin its summer pastimes.
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