Patrick Gilchrist

Fairbanks

Senior News Reporter and Producer at KUAC-FM (Fairbanks, AK)

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Assembly reinstates funds to keep Mary Siah running, but votes to close Joy Community Center

1 week ago | fm.kuac.org | Patrick Gilchrist

The fate of parks and recreation facilities played a big role Thursday as the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly worked through final amendments to the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which starts in July. The Mary Siah Recreation Center managed to escape proposed cuts that would have seen it close this summer. But in a separate amendment, the assembly voted to shutter the Joy Community Center.
05-09-25 KUAC MORNING NEWS

1 week ago | fm.kuac.org | Patrick Gilchrist

FNSB Assembly reinstates funds for Mary Siah to stay open but votes to close Joy Community Center. A microgreens farm in North Pole looks to support the local soup kitchen. Superintendents say Gov. Dunleavy is threatening to veto the new education funding bill. Alaskans react to Trump's first 100 days in office.
Fairbanks borough turns down federal funds for SS Nenana project

1 week ago | fm.kuac.org | Patrick Gilchrist

The Fairbanks North Star Borough and the nonprofit that advocates for the SS Nenana are clashing over federal money meant for repairs on the old sternwheeler. Friends of SS Nenana posted about their concerns on their website Saturday, calling on members of the community to reach out to the borough assembly. At the center of the disagreement is half a million dollars included in an appropriations bill that Congress passed last March.
05-01-25 KUAC MORNING NEWS

2 weeks ago | fm.kuac.org | Patrick Gilchrist

Alaska Legislature sends new education bill to Gov. Dunleavy's desk. Federal cuts could come for well-known Alaska climate communicator's job. Fairbanks Wellness Coalition hosting 6th annual resilience conference. Investigators looking into fire that broke out at Fort Wainwright power plant's coal tower. Trump administration attempts to fire Corporation for Public Broadcasting board member with connections to Alaska.
Fairbanks jury convicts man of killing robbery co-defendant

2 weeks ago | alaskapublic.org | Patrick Gilchrist

Claims of self-defense failed to persuade a Fairbanks jury Tuesday as they found 24-year old Kevin Robinson Jr. guilty of first-degree murder for killing his former codefendant. As Fairbanks Superior Court Judge Earl Peterson read the jury's decision, Robinson nodded slowly to himself before dropping his head into his hands. Robinson was charged in 2022 after using a friend's handgun to shoot 21-year-old Robert Rones in his car.
Jury: Fairbanks man murdered codefendant from 2019 McDonalds robbery

2 weeks ago | fm.kuac.org | Patrick Gilchrist

Claims of self-defense failed to persuade a Fairbanks jury Tuesday as they found 24-year old Kevin Robinson Jr. guilty of first-degree murder for killing his former codefendant. As Fairbanks Superior Court Judge Earl Peterson read the jury’s decision, Robinson nodded slowly to himself before dropping his head into his hands. Robinson was charged in 2022 after using a friend’s handgun to shoot 21-year-old Robert Rones in his car.
'It's a start': Native leaders call for further action, collaboration after Fairbanks mayor's apology

2 weeks ago | fm.kuac.org | Patrick Gilchrist

City of Fairbanks Mayor David Pruhs publicly apologized Monday for making a Facebook post last week that seemed to imply a connection between Alaska Natives and vandalism downtown. The post earned sharp criticism from Native leaders, who called his words harmful and divisive. They now say time will tell just how sincere the apology is. “I think it’s a start. It’s a step in the right direction,” Tanana Chiefs Conference Chief and Chairman Brian Ridley told KUAC after the meeting Monday.
04-29-25 KUAC MORNING NEWS

2 weeks ago | fm.kuac.org | Patrick Gilchrist

Ester man charged with murder for allegedly shooting his stepfather. City of Fairbanks mayor publicly apologizes after controversial Facebook post. Alaska Senate passes education bill many lawmakers hope can withstand a possible veto. Local labor unions planning a rally in Fairbanks on Thursday.
Golden Valley Electric Association drops solar project, workforce diversity program from Biden-era federal awards

3 weeks ago | fm.kuac.org | Patrick Gilchrist

In part to mesh with Trump administration priorities, Golden Valley Electric Association is changing up or eliminating projects funded by two Biden-era federal awards. The utility’s board of directors adopted the modifications in a unanimous vote on Tuesday. “I guess it was fear to lose the awards or have them modified in some way that was not acceptable to us,” Tom DeLong, the board’s chairman, told KUAC Thursday.
04-25-25 KUAC MORNING NEWS

3 weeks ago | fm.kuac.org | Patrick Gilchrist

Golden Valley amends project scopes to match Trump administration priorities in hopes of holding onto Biden-era federal awards. Two teenagers found dead after crash on the Richardson Highway Wednesday. University of Alaska graduate sues the federal government after having his visa revoked. New education bill from Senate Finance Committee would increase the base student allocation by $700.