🌱 Can the Nanooks snap Central Washington’s 21-set streak in Fairbanks?
Fairbanks, Alaska Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Fairbanks! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Can the Nanooks snap Central Washington’s 21-set streak in Fairbanks?
- Want to see how last night’s Fairbanks aurora really looked?
- How did this rally-tested Subaru hold up finishing in Fairbanks?
Also on today's calendar: Stick & Puck and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What happens when two monkeys get a divorce? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 42 and low of 31 degrees.
- Thursday: A p.m. shower in places, temps: high: 45, low: 29.
- Friday: Cloudy with snow showers, with a high of 39 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wildcats Put 21-Set Winning Streak on the Line in Alaska (wildcatsports.com) — Central Washington University’s volleyball team is heading to Fairbanks to face the Nanooks at Alaska Airlines Gymnasium, bringing a seven-match, 21-set winning streak into Thursday’s GNAC clash. The preview breaks down Alaska Fairbanks’ key hitters, setters, and recent struggles, giving local fans a sense of what to expect as UAF tries to snap a three-match skid at home. 
• Aurora in Fairbanks, AK Oct.12. All Night Time lapse. See Description for links to good parts (newsminer.com) — A local photographer captured an all-night aurora time-lapse from Haystack Mountain overlooking the Fairbanks area, walking viewers through the best moments from sunset to sunrise. If you love northern lights watching around Fairbanks, this video offers a detailed timeline of when the sky really came alive and shows what an average aurora night can look like here.
• 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness Long Distance Review: Alcan 5000 Rally + Alaska Adventures (gearjunkie.com) — A long-distance rally team wrapped up the Alcan 5000 in Fairbanks after driving a 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness more than 9,000 miles through the Arctic and Alaska. Their review highlights how the SUV handled rough northern roads, deep darkness, and long gravel stretches, offering insights useful to Fairbanks drivers who tackle similar conditions year-round.
📸 Around Fairbanks
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓
Upcoming Events in
Fairbanks
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
-
Dipper Walking →
Big Dipper Ice Arena, Fairbanks
6:00 am
Thursday October 15
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
-
Stick & Puck →
Big Dipper Ice Arena, Fairbanks
7:15 am -
Playzone →
Carlson Center, Fairbanks
10:00 am -
Table Tennis →
Carlson Center, Fairbanks
10:00 am -
FAST Planning Project Enhancement Committee (PEC) Meeting →
100 Cushman St, Fairbanks
11:00 am -
Recreational Skate →
Big Dipper Ice Arena, Fairbanks
11:45 am -
Ester FSA Commission Meeting →
3175 Peger Rd, Emergency Operations, Fairbanks
1:00 pm -
Lap Swim →
Hamme Pool, Fairbanks
1:15 pm -
Committee of the Whole Worksession →
Mona Lisa Drexler Assembly Chambers, Fairbanks
5:30 pm -
Fairbanks Mug Up →
Westmark Hotel, 813 Noble St., Fairbanks
5:30 pm -
100+ Golden Heart Women Who Care Quarterly Meeting →
Fairbanks Curling Club, 1962 2nd Avenue, Fairbanks
6:00 pm -
Open Swim →
Hamme Pool, Fairbanks
7:00 pm
Thursday October 15
📣 Fairbanks Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello Fairbanks!
I have a paperback book that I am trying to turn into a hardcover. Does anyone know of a place in town that can do this or can do it themselves?… (Nextdoor Chena Ridge)
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Fairbanks. Apply here.
- Papa John's posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Fairbanks. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairbanks here.
🗞 Nearby News
North Pole
- AOTW: Skipp Twins combine to score every touchdown for North Pole to recapture flag football state championship (alaskasnewssource.com)
- Looking Back in Fairbanks — Oct. 13, 2026 (newsminer.com)
- Looking Back in Fairbanks — Oct. 12, 2026 (newsminer.com)
Ok Fairbanks! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What happens when two monkeys get a divorce?" — They are banana split. (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.