Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner started its journey in 1903 as the Weekly Fairbanks News. Over the years, it evolved through various names, including the Daily News, Fairbanks Daily News, Fairbanks Daily Times, Fairbanks News, and finally, the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. Throughout its history, the newspaper changed ownership, publishers, and locations multiple times until 1950. That year, C.W. "Bill" Snedden became the owner and publisher. Under his leadership, the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner played a vital role in the movement for statehood in Alaska during the late 1950s.

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Alaska Senate says yes, but House officially cancels honor for conservative political writer

1 day ago | newsminer.com | James Brooks

Four days after the Alaska House of Representatives declined to honor conservative political writer Suzanne Downing with a legislative citation, the Alaska Senate narrowly voted to allow the citation to go forward. Hours later, the House declined to reconsider its decision, effectively killing the citation. Downing, the founder of the website Must Read Alaska, is a controversial figure in Alaska politics.
With council approval, Fairbanks rolls out downtown storefront program

2 days ago | newsminer.com | Jack Barnwell

Storefront owners in downtown Fairbanks will be able to apply for a city-sponsored initiative after the Fairbanks City Council unanimously approved a $250,000 pilot program funded by the city’s bed tax revenue.
North Pole Patriots march on to the future

2 days ago | newsminer.com | Jack Barnwell

Tuesday night marked a significant moment for North Pole High School’s senior class as 138 graduating Patriots turned their tassels and set their sights on future endeavors. The North Pole High School Band, conducted by music teacher Kieran Kauffman, performed “Pomp and Circumstance” for the entering procession.
Hutchison High School teacher awarded Alaska Teacher of the Year

2 days ago | newsminer.com | Haley Lehman

When students and teachers filled the Hutchison High School gym at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, they were expecting an end of year pep talk before finals. Instead, welding instructor Pete Daley was honored as the 2026 Alaska Teacher of the Year. Department of Education and Early Development Commissioner Deena Bishop was costumed in a black welding mask to surprise Daley at the school Tuesday.
Citizens academy program celebrates third year

2 days ago | newsminer.com | Jack Barnwell

The city of Fairbanks successfully celebrated the completion of its third Citizens’ Engagement Academy on Monday after a 12-week session. The city launched the program to show citizens how the city runs and the impacts it has on the city, learn about city services, explore the city budget and how and where taxpayer dollars are spent. It was initially limited to city residents, but was later expanded to include residents in the borough who worked or owned property within city limits.
Two men dead after Monday night shooting on Washington Drive

2 days ago | newsminer.com | Haley Lehman

Updated: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 13Two men are dead after a domestic disturbance led to a fatal shooting in the 1600 block of Washington Drive Monday night. Fairbanks police responded to the domestic disturbance at 10:23 p.m. Monday, according to a news release from Fairbanks Police Department and Alaska State Troopers. Thomas Bean, 36, started shooting at Fairbanks police officers with a semi-automatic rifle, hitting multiple officers’ cars.
Monday night shooting on Washington Drive under investigation

3 days ago | newsminer.com | Haley Lehman

Fairbanks police are investigating a Monday night shooting on Washington Drive. Residents reported hearing around 30 gunshots on Washington Drive at approximately 10:30 p.m. Monday. Fairbanks police posted on social media around midnight that local law enforcement officers were involved in a shooting. All officers are safe, according to the release. This is a developing story and will be updated. Contact Haley Lehman at 907-459-7575 or by email at [email protected].
When Alaska hits hard, these trauma pros are ready to respond

3 days ago | newsminer.com | Haley Lehman

In a place where a hike can turn into a helicopter ride and a snowmachine crash might be hours from the nearest ER, Alaskans rely on sharp, steady hands in an emergency. At the fourth annual Alaska Interior Trauma Conference, more than 150 medical professionals gathered in Fairbanks to make sure those hands are ready.
Assembly votes to allocate $325K to city emergency services patrol

3 days ago | newsminer.com | Jack Barnwell

The City of Fairbanks may receive $325,000 for its Emergency Services Patrol after the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly approved a budget amendment last week. Assemblymember Scott Crass proposed the amendment on Thursday after he motioned to reduce the $2.4 million bed tax grant earmarked for Explore Fairbanks by $500,000. He followed with another motion — originally sponsored by Assemblymember Mindy O’Neall — to allocate $325,000 of that $500,000 to the Emergency Services Patrol.
West Valley Wolfpack turn their tassels

3 days ago | newsminer.com | Haley Lehman

The 152 graduates of the West Valley High School Wolfpack are off to chase their next adventure. More than 2,000 family members and friends of the West Valley High School graduates filled the Carlson Center Monday night for commencement.