Gary Black

Fairbanks

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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Articles

UAF Chancellor Dan White to retire in July after 8 years at the helm

5 days 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.
Secret sauce and civic service: Bob Eley gets his day

1 week ago | newsminer.com | Gary Black

If you followed the scent of sizzling burgers and the sound of laughter down Kellum Street on Sunday, you probably found yourself at the 29th Annual Bob O’Cue — part backyard barbecue, part civic institution, and now, officially, a recognized day on the city calendar. With spatula in hand and secret sauce under lock and key, longtime Fairbanks resident and retired News-Miner sports editor Bob Eley was surprised this year by more than just an empty propane tank.
Bob O'Cue

1 week ago | newsminer.com | Gary Black

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Where summer shines, winter glows and adventure never ends: Welcome to Fairbanks

1 week ago | newsminer.com | Gary Black

Welcome to Fairbanks — Alaska’s Golden Heart City! Whether this is your first time exploring Interior Alaska or you’re a seasoned visitor coming back for more, we're thrilled to have you here. You’ve picked the perfect time to explore the heart of the Last Frontier. Fairbanks is one of those rare places that grabs hold of you. Maybe it’s the midnight sun in summer or the northern lights in winter.
Discover Arctic wildlife at the Large Animal Research Station in Fairbanks

1 week ago | newsminer.com | Gary Black

For a unique and educational experience in Fairbanks, the Robert G. White Large Animal Research Station (LARS) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks offers visitors an up-close look at Arctic animals like muskoxen and reindeer. Situated on 130 acres of boreal forest and pasture, LARS provides guided tours that delve into the fascinating adaptations of these creatures to the harsh Arctic environment.
Click Bishop, Nancy Dahlstrom file to run for Alaska governor

1 month 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.
From namesake to nightclub: Comedian Chris Fairbanks makes his Alaska debut in the city that shares his name

1 month 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.
Joann closing

1 month ago | newsminer.com | Gary Black

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Young artists have the chance to inspire with 'I Voted' sticker designs

1 month 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.
'The Fourposter' offers a comfortable close to FDA's 60th season

1 month 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.