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Greetings Fairbanks! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Fairbanks photographers can keep cameras safe in deep winter cold
  • How the unfinished Alaska Long Trail already ends in Fairbanks
  • How a Fairbanks beer flight ended up before the Supreme Court

Also on today's calendar: Martin Service Area Commission Meeting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 50 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Chilly with rain, temps: high: 49, low: 43.
  • Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 52 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Camera care in the cold (uafsunstar.com) — If you're planning to shoot winter skies or aurora around Fairbanks, this piece explains how to protect your camera from cold, condensation, and frost damage. A University of Alaska Fairbanks photography professor shares simple steps, like bagging your camera before coming indoors, so your gear survives the season and your photos stay sharp.
   

• The Alaska Long Trail is years from completion. That hasn't stopped outdoor adventurers from using it. (adn.com) — Fairbanks is the northern anchor of the proposed 500‑plus‑mile Alaska Long Trail, which hikers are already using in sections even though it's years from completion. A recent thru‑hiker finished the full Seward‑to‑Fairbanks route, highlighting new bridges, improved trail segments, and growing investment that could bring more recreation options and tourism dollars to the Fairbanks area.
   

• A $95,000 Fine for Transporting a 6-Pack of Beer Defies the Eighth Amendment, a Supreme Court Brief Argues (reason.com) — A long‑running Alaska case that began with a charter flight from Fairbanks to the dry village of Beaver is now headed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Justices will decide whether forcing forfeiture of a $95,000 airplane over a small alcohol violation is an unconstitutional excessive fine, a ruling that could reshape how Alaska and other states use asset forfeiture.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found another cat today.
    She's white with black spots and very young, she can't possibly be older than 3 months. Found in University/Rewak area. Message me if she's yours! (Nextdoor Executive Estates)
  • Hello, I am wondering if anyone around the college hills area have any experience with Starlink?
    I currently use ACS DSL service at around 30 Mbps. Just wondering if upgrading to starlink would be better. (Nextdoor College Hills)
  • Builders FirstSource posted a job opening for Assembler - Exterior Doors in Fairbanks. Apply here.
  • American Logistics Authority posted a job opening for Freight Dispatcher (Independent Contractor) $1,800 to $4,500+ Weekly Potential in Fairbanks. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairbanks here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Pole

  • North Pole flashes late life in loss to SoHi (newsminer.com)
  • Here's what you missed: 1) There's an entirely NEW side of town now! Fairbanks used to revolve (newsminer.com)
  • Barbara Haney: Eight questions the Fairbanks Assembly should answer before voting on 2026-25 (thealaskastory.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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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