UAF — flagship research university in Fairbanks. Home of the Geophysical Institute (aurora, earthquakes, volcanoes), International Arctic Research Center, and College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences.
505 S Chandalar, Fairbanks, AK 99775, USA
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Vivid Northern Lights Draw Fairbanks Viewers to Night Sky
Fairbanks and North Pole residents witnessed vivid aurora borealis displays on April 19, 2026, featuring intense formations that matched UAF Geophysical Institute forecasts during the ongoing solar maximum period.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readFairbanks and North Pole, Alaska4 viewsAI
Aurora Borealis Lights Up Kodiak and Interior Alaska Skies
Residents in Kodiak and Interior Alaska reported seeing a vibrant aurora borealis display on the evening of April 18, 2026, sharing photos and videos of the event that occurred during the current solar maximum period.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readKodiak2 viewsAI
Senate Finance subcommittee recommends $1.17 billion university budget
The Senate Finance Subcommittee on the University of Alaska recommended a $1.17 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2027, including partial funding for student recruitment and employee compensation increases.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
Fairbanks and Kodiak Residents Capture Last Aurora Displays Before Midnight Sun
by Alaska News3w ago3 min readFairbanks3 viewsAI
Rural Alaska Electricity Costs Run Three to Five Times Urban Rates
Rural Alaska residents pay electricity costs three to five times higher than urban areas due to diesel-powered microgrids and fuel delivery challenges in remote villages.
by Alaska News3w ago2 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
Northern lights draw crowds to Fairbanks and Kodiak viewing spots
by Alaska News3w ago2 min readKodiak and Fairbanks, Alaska2 viewsAI
Permafrost Thaw Releases Unexpected Methane in Alaska Uplands
Research shows Alaska's thawing permafrost is releasing unexpected amounts of methane while coastal erosion threatens Native villages across the state.
by Alaska News3w ago3 min readAlaska1 viewAI
Mount Kupreanof shows signs of magma intrusion 50 miles from Sand Point
Mount Kupreanof volcano on the Alaska Peninsula has been raised to YELLOW alert status after showing signs of magmatic intrusion for the first time in over 10,000 years, with potential impacts to Sand Point 50 miles away.
by Alaska News12h ago2 min readMount KupreanofAlso covered by:Alaska Beacon
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