Gary Black
Features Editor at Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Features editor for @newsminer, bringing you the latest in art, food, culture and entertainment coverage from Fairbanks and Interior Alaska.
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1 week ago |
newsminer.com | Gary Black
Two prominent Alaska Republicans, Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom and former state Sen. Click Bishop, have officially filed letters of intent to run for governor in the 2026 election, marking the first formal entries into what is expected to be a competitive race to succeed term-limited Gov. Mike Dunleavy. Both candidates submitted their filings on Monday, allowing them to begin fundraising and campaign activities ahead of the November 2026 general election.
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3 weeks ago |
newsminer.com | Gary Black
There’s something poetic — and pretty hilarious — about a man named Fairbanks finally making his way to Fairbanks. That’s exactly what’s happening this week, as nationally known stand-up comic Chris Fairbanks makes his Alaska debut with a four-night run that kicked off Wednesday. The twist? Chris Fairbanks, the man, is a distant relative of Charles W. Fairbanks — the man Fairbanks, Alaska, is named after. Charles was vice president under Teddy Roosevelt.
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4 weeks ago |
newsminer.com | Gary Black
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4 weeks ago |
newsminer.com | Gary Black
In a colorful celebration of democracy and creativity, Kids Voting North Alaska (KVNA) has launched its second annual “I Voted” Sticker Contest, inviting students from across the Fairbanks North Star Borough to design iconic stickers that herald a visit to the polls. The contest, open to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, encourages young artists to craft original designs that embody the spirit of voting and civic engagement.
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4 weeks ago |
newsminer.com | Gary Black
There’s a comforting kind of theater-going experience that doesn’t shake you to your core or demand introspection — and that’s precisely what the Fairbanks Drama Association (FDA) delivers in its season-closing production of “The Fourposter,” directed by Jazzanne Gordon. It’s pleasant. It’s nice. It’s the kind of play that leaves you gently smiling as the lights go up and you head out into the spring night.
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