Get a preview of classical guitarist Jason Vieaux's recital and Fairbanks Symphony's season opener on this Alaska Live. We talk about Sunday's program that features Jason Vieaux with the Arctic Chamber Orchestra performing "Concerto de Aranjuez". Vieaux also performs a selection from his newest release of "Gratitude" and talks about what it's like sharing his own compositions for the first time. Get to know Jason Vieaux prior to his September 24th 7:30PM recital here on this Alaska Live.

Deke Dickerson and the Whippersnappers made one last tour stop on their way to the airport, KUAC's Alaska Live. “Hot Roddin’ with Deke Dickerson and the Whippersnappers” is the newest album so catch “Ridin’ With The Devil (Goin’ Fast as I Can Go)” live in performance and hear the stories behind the new release.

The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and Fairbanks Education Association have reached a tentative one-year collective bargaining agreement. //The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that construction can continue on a controversial road through a national wildlife refuge in southwest Alaska. // A new study published by the University of Alaska Fairbanks shows Indigenous knowledge can improve analysis of Arctic Ocean. climate-driven changes. // The Talkeetna Roadhouse is changing hands at the end of the month. And to celebrate 30 years of business, the owner hosted a potluck to introduce the buyer. // Gov. Mike Dunleavy has lifted a statewide executive branch hiring freeze that required managers to get special permission to hire new state employees. // The New York Times published a story yesterday that claims U.S. Senate challenger Mary Peltola mistreats her staff.

A new line of federal funding will help researchers find new ways to extract critical minerals from existing mines.

Republican Bernadette Wilson is again calling on fellow Republicans to drop out of the governor race. //UAF researchers say work is underway on a project to reduce U.S. dependence on imported critical minerals. // The U.S. government wants the Red Dog lead and zinc mine operator to pay a fine for spilling contaminated water into a creek. // Alaska health officials say influenza-related illnesses killed 36 Alaskans in the 2025-26 flu season. // Alaska State Troopers have identified the victims of last week’s plane crash in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. // The FNSB School District and the union that represents the district’s classified staff have OK’d a tentative one-year agreement.

Alaska State Troopers say a plane crash killed two people Thursday near Nabesna. // State officials say 75 absentee in-person ballots cast by voters in rural western Alaska communities in last month’s primary election arrived too late to be counted. // President Trump’s appointee to serve as chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission has a fondness for Russia, according to a recent story by ProPublica. // The Mat-Su Borough School District is moving ahead on a plan to allow teachers and staff members to carry concealed weapons in schools. // Suicide death rates for elder Alaskans have been rising, especially for people age 75 and older. But the state is taking steps to better understand the issue. // It’s Fat Bear Week at the Katmai National Park and Preserve.

The Air Force is asking for public input on a plan to begin work in an area on Eielson Air Force Base where a small nuclear reactor would be located. The so-called microreactor would provide backup electricity and heat for the base.

The Air Force is seeking public input on plans for a small nuclear reactor at Eielson Air Force Base, and scientists found new sea sponges in Alaska.

Municipal Elections are October 6, 2026. Early Voting starts September 21. Your opportunity to hear from the candidates on the Municipal Ballot for Fairbanks City Council is here.