Haley Lehman

Fairbanks

General Assignment Reporter at Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

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Second man charged in connection with May 17 shooting incident

1 week ago | newsminer.com | Haley Lehman

Fairbanks police detectives are requesting a warrant for a second man charged in connection with a May 17 shooting incident in South Fairbanks. Thomas Jay Dementieff, 18, faces charges of felony second-degree weapons misconduct, felony third-degree assault, misdemeanor fourth-degree criminal mischief, misdemeanor reckless endangerment and misdemeanor fifth-degree weapons misconduct for allegedly firing shots at a 17th Avenue building.
Man receives 6-year sentence for forgery

1 week ago | newsminer.com | Haley Lehman

A Fairbanks man pleaded guilty last week to producing counterfeit currency and using methamphetamine in November 2022. Art Shane Ford, 35, pleaded guilty May 20 to felony first-degree forgery and felony third-degree drugs misconduct for a six year flat sentence. The state dismissed charges of felony tampering with physical evidence and felony fourth-degree drugs misconduct.
Science Olympiad team returns from national tournament

1 week ago | newsminer.com | Haley Lehman

The Science Olympiad team at Discover Peak Charter School returned from competing at the national Science Olympiad tournament in Nebraska this weekend. There were no after school programs when Maynard Maglaya started as a K-8 teacher at Discovery Peak, so he started them. Maglaya first started Battle of the Books, a statewide reading motivation and comprehension program, in 2021 and kicked off Science Olympiad in 2022.
'We Remember': Memorial Day ceremonies honor fallen servicemembers

1 week ago | newsminer.com | Haley Lehman

At solemn memorial ceremonies across Fairbanks on Monday, residents reflected on the sacrifices made by fallen military servicemembers and honored their legacies. Interior Alaska Veterans Memorial ParkAt the Interior Alaska Veterans Memorial Park, West Valley JROTC posted the colors and Willa Watts sang the national anthem. Ret. Chief Master Sgt.
Hop over to the Tanana Valley State Fair

1 week ago | newsminer.com | Haley Lehman

Alaska's oldest fair attracts thousands of people each year for livestock showcases, concerts, food trucks and carnival rides for 10 days each summer. 2025 marks the 101st anniversary of the Tanana Valley State Fair. "It is the largest community event in town," Executive Director Jenae Campanelli said.
Golden Days celebrates gold rush history

1 week ago | newsminer.com | Haley Lehman

Rubber duckies, a parade and Fairbanks history collide at the annual Golden Days celebration each July. Felix Pedro, an Italian immigrant, discovered gold in a creek northeast of Fairbanks on July 22, 1902, triggering the gold rush that put Fairbanks on the map — literally. Every July, Fairbanksans celebrate the gold rush and look to the future. Golden Days features a week of activities leading up to the street fair and parade.
Solstices festivals celebrates longest, shortest days of the year

1 week ago | newsminer.com | Haley Lehman

The Midnight Sun Festival and the Winter Solstice Festival celebrate the longest and shortest days of the year in the Golden Heart City. The sun shines all night long for the Midnight Sun Festival on June 21. Fairbanks will have 21 hours and 50 minutes of daylight for the 43rd anniversary of the festival, hosted by the Downtown Association and planned by Golden Heart Consulting.
UA Regents grapple with federal grant cuts, DEI debate amid political uncertainty

2 weeks ago | newsminer.com | Haley Lehman

The University of Alaska Board of Regents and university leadership are balancing uncertainty with optimism as the federal landscape continues to shift. Approximately 27% of federal research funding has been terminated or frozen. UA Federal Relations Director John Latini has been tracking federal grant impacts to the UA system over the last four months. “Some grants have been cancelled. Some grants have been frozen.
Memorial Day ceremonies to honor fallen service members

2 weeks ago | newsminer.com | Haley Lehman

Veteran service organizations in the Interior are hosting multiple ceremonies and open houses to remember their fallen comrades on Memorial Day. The day starts at 9 a.m. for breakfast at American Legion Post 57, 1634 South Cushman Street. There is no cost for the breakfast, but donations are accepted.
UA Board of Regents approves childcare center in Fairbanks

2 weeks ago | newsminer.com | Haley Lehman

The University of Alaska Board of Regents approved a $10 million design for the University of Alaska Fairbanks University Park childcare facility Thursday afternoon with the goal to reduce barriers to educational and employment opportunities at UAF. The project will renovate and repurpose a wing of the University Park Building on University Avenue to provide childcare to at least 70 children of UAF students, staff and faculty.