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City postpones economic development agreement

The Fairbanks City Council voted Monday to postpone a proposed economic development partnership with the Fairbanks North Star Borough, citing continued questions and issues between the two municipalities.

City clears homeless encampment, plans proactive summer

City staff assisted people with packing up tents and were tasked with dismantling semi-permanent structures built on the camp over at least six months.

City council work session kicks proposed borough agreement out a month

City ordinance proposes optional $1 'business' license for children

Cowles Street project costs could grow due to soil contamination concerns

The price tag of a Cowles Street reconstruction project from Airport Way to East Cowles Street could skyrocket due to concerns over soil contamination.

Borough tobacco tax bump comes under fire at Fairbanks City Council meeting

They say it shows the need for better communication between the local legislative bodies.

Fairbanks City Council adopts 2024 budget

The budget contains a projected $1.4 million surplus for the general fund

Fire department pitches community paramedic program

The Fairbanks Fire Department has been looking for ways to improve response times and be able to serve specific segments within the community.

Fairbanks city council resolution waiving certain fire inspection fees

The Fairbanks City Council adopted a resolution that effectively waives fire inspect fees in specific cases at Monday’s regular meeting.

Council provided update on dispatch center

The Fairbanks Emergency Communications Center hit a rough patch during the Covid-19 pandemic from chronic understaffing, long and forced over time and increasing number of emergency response, fire and police