Bethany Doudna

Fairbanks

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Food Bank calls on community during the lead-up to Thanksgiving

Nov 8, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Bethany Doudna

Share FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - “It’s Thanksgiving!” announced Fairbanks Community Food Bank CEO Anne Weaver. “That means we’ve got all sort of needs right now for Thanksgiving, everything from turkey, canned yams, cranberries, pies - whatever you like on your Thanksgiving table is fantastic.” The countdown to Thanksgiving has started at the Fairbanks Community Food Bank.
Midwives fill role in Alaskan maternal healthcare

Oct 20, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Bethany Doudna

ShareFAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Healthcare during pregnancy is vitally important, but the style of care can look different depending on what route you choose. Alaska, in particular, has the highest density of midwife practice, with 2022 statistics listing 11 midwives per thousand Alaskan births.
Fairbanks performance presents Spongebob musical

Oct 13, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Bethany Doudna

ShareFAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - This weekend the curtain rises on the latest performance from the Fairbanks Academy of Children’s Theater, featuring a well-loved set of cartoon friends from under the sea in The Spongebob Musical. “The story is about the town of Bikini Bottom and they are kind of met with a crisis when a nearby volcano threatens to erupt and destroy their town,” explained one of the lead actresses Kylie Haas, who plays the scientific-minded squirrel Sandy Cheeks.
Fraudulent puppy advertisements rack up victims in Alaska, reports show

Aug 29, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Bethany Doudna

ShareFAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - An increasing number of scams in recent years has used a seemingly innocent front - puppy advertisements. Alaska has taken the brunt of these scams. In a puppy scam, the victim responds to a fraudulent advertisement, usually online, and is tricked into paying either a deposit or the full price upfront. Sometimes scammers will continue to tack on additional fees and bills, sometimes citing unexpected shipping problems or veterinary needs.
Wolf attack near Coldfoot

Aug 20, 2024 | webcenterfairbanks.com | Bethany Doudna

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Two people are injured after being attacked and bitten by a wolf on Monday afternoon. According to Alaska Wildlife Troopers (AWT), the victims were stopped in a road construction zone near Mile 37 of the Dalton Highway. They got out of their vehicle while waiting for the pilot car, when a wolf approached and bit them both in the legs. Another nearby driver shot a firearm at the wolf, which ran off into the woods. It was not believed to be hit by the shot.
Celebrating Fairbanks Day with a block party

Aug 10, 2024 | webcenterfairbanks.com | Bethany Doudna

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - On Saturday afternoon at Pioneer Park, Gold Rush Town sprang to life for the annual Fairbanks Day Block Party. “Welcome to our Fairbanks Day Block Party,” greeted vendor, Jessica Curik. “Right now we’re having the under the sea bubble party.”The Gold Rush cabins opened up to offer wares as well as food and drink.
Ester Fest benefits community park

Aug 9, 2024 | webcenterfairbanks.com | Bethany Doudna

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The annual Ester Fest on Saturday celebrates the past and looks forward to the future at the Ester Community Park, which has been a beloved center of the historic town for decades. “From the very beginning my father was one of the first people that started building the park a little over 30 years ago.
Kids compete at the Tanana Valley State Fair dessert bake-off

Aug 3, 2024 | webcenterfairbanks.com | Bethany Doudna

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The competition and the ovens were heating up at the Tanana Valley State Fair on Friday, as a lineup of young bakers competed to show off their best recipes. Three contestants advanced to this round by winning ribbons with their dessert entries. “I entered three little tarts,” explained 11-year-old contestant Ada, “a blueberry one, an apple cranberry one, and a raspberry one.
Flying Feats at the Fair

Aug 1, 2024 | webcenterfairbanks.com | Bethany Doudna

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - In the ‘Flying Feats of Flexibility’ show at the Tanana Valley State Fair, a special troop of local acrobats with Golden Heart Performing Arts tells a story through their visual art. “We came to the conclusion that we wanted to tell a story following through the seasons,” said the group’s Artistic Director, Christa Cray.
Dunk a Trooper at the Fair

Jul 26, 2024 | webcenterfairbanks.com | Bethany Doudna

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Step right on up and try your luck at the Alaska State Troopers’ dunk tank at the Tanana Valley State Fair! AST is partnering with the Fairbanks Community Food Bank to raise funds and make a real splash. When the fair opened on Friday AST Captain Spitzer himself, was enthroned on the dunk tank’s hot seat, calling for passers-by to line up for a throw or two.