Gary Black

5 days ago | newsminer.com | Gary Black

News-Miner readers are a photographic bunch, and we have the submissions to prove it. From misty river sunrises to moose on morning strolls, you’ve captured the scenic life of Interior Alaska through your lenses. Whether it’s a stunning aurora display or a snapshot of everyday magic, we love seeing the world through your eyes — and we’re happy to showcase your work. Keep those photos coming. You can submit your best photo online at newsminer.com.

1 week ago | newsminer.com | Gary Black |Caleb Jones

Fairbanks buzzes with energy during solstice weekend, celebrating community, camaraderie and 24 hours of daylight. The city’s famed solstice trifecta — the Midnight Sun Game, Midnight Sun Festival and Midnight Sun Run — draws tens of thousands from across Alaska and beyond. Whether you’re a sports fan, a culture seeker or a hardcore runner, solstice weekend invites you to join in Fairbanks’ most luminous celebration.

1 week ago | newsminer.com | Gary Black

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued an air quality advisory Tuesday afternoon for much of Central and Eastern Alaska as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to drift across the border. The advisory, which is in effect through 2 p.m. Wednesday, warns that smoke levels will fluctuate across the region — ranging from “Good” to “Unhealthy,” depending on location and elevation.

1 week ago | newsminer.com | Gary Black

Two hundred and fifty years of military prowess garnered the spotlight Thursday in Fairbanks at the 11th Airborne Division’s Army Birthday Ball. Saturday officially marked the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, making it the oldest of the six U.S. military branches. The Thursday-night ball in Fairbanks at 8 Star Event Center was the local celebration of the nationwide birthday event, which included a military-style parade in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.

3 weeks ago | newsminer.com | Gary Black

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. White has served as chancellor since 2017 and led the university through a period of fiscal challenges, system-wide restructuring, and, more recently, renewed growth in enrollment and research.