Local Resources
This directory of local resources for Fairbanks and Alaska will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
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Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce - Our Mission: The Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce represents our members by building partnerships, advocating for a healthy economic environment and promoting the Greater Fairbanks area as an attractive place for business and community.
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The City of Fairbanks Alaska - As the Mayor of the City of Fairbanks, and on behalf of the Fairbanks City Council, I want to welcome you to the City of Fairbanks website. I hope you find your visit informative and interesting. Within our web site you will find a brief History of Fairbanks, information about the Mayor's Hall of Fame, our Council Meeting Schedule, and information on our nine City Departments.
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Fairbanks North Star Borough - The Borough Mayor is Chief Administrative Officer of The Fairbanks North Star Borough, elected for a three year term. In addition to overseeing borough administration, the Mayor is in charge of the budget and capital improvements within the FNSB. The Mayor makes monthly and annual
budget reports to the Borough Assembly.
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A - Z Alaska - Many State agencies produce statistical materials and a number of agencies place these statistics on the Internet. This is a linked list of State statistics by subject.
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Alaska Railroad - The best way to see ALASKA is on the RAILROAD! Award-winning service, spectacular scenery, and comfortable surroundings ensure your Alaska rail adventure will be a memory in the making.
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Department of Motor Vehicles - DMV -
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Frequently Asked Questions in Alaska - Our much expanded list of Frequently Asked Questions has been incorporated as a customized search function found on this website. Simply type a single key word in the space provided and click "search". The results page should provide a list of links to web pages relating to the information you seek
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Ice Alaska - 2004 Ice Lighthouse, Ice Park, Fairbanks, Alaska. This beautiful lighthouse stands 25 feet tall and has a courtyard entrance to Ice Park.
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North Pole - 2005 Sneak Preview - This year there will be many projects and several large construction projects taking place. The North Pole Outdoor Sports Arena will be completed by the end of May with the grand opening occurring in June. The indoor water slide at Wescott Pool will be installed during the summer.
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State of Alaska - Alaska has about 640,000 residents occupying 570,374 square miles, or 365,039,104 acres of land. Alaska is the largest state, about 2.3 times the size of Texas and about one-fifth the size of the Lower 48 states.
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Travel Alaska - Alaska. Imagine your vacation in Alaska for one moment. You delight when you spot a grizzly bear with a cub or two in tow. That instant when the silence of a misty fjord is shattered by a pod of giant humpback whales, breaching high into the air, then crashing back against the sea.
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Visitor Information - GREAT WEBSITE!!! - This is a must see site. There are too many links to chose just one. Please take a look!
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| Alaska Education | |
Alaska Department of Education - Alaska has entered its second decade of school reform where students, teachers and schools need to meet high standards. Our states 12-year-old school reform effort is joined by a similar reform effort approved by the U.S. Congress called the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB).
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District - For general information, or if you are unable to find the department or service that you want to contact, call the Switchboard at 452-2000 x 0. If you would like more information about a department or would like the phone and e-mail contacts for individuals working in a department, click on the highlighted department name.
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Link Up Alaska - Another must see site for Alaska Education!
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| Alaska's Employment | |
Alaska's Job Bank - The Alaska Job Center Network is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Employment Opportunites FNSB - The following job opportunities are available with Fairbanks North Star Borough. To be considered an applicant, please submit a completed Borough application to the Human Resources Department, 809 Pioneer Road, P.O. Box 71267, Fairbanks, AK 99707
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| Alaska Military Installations | |
Eielson Air Force Base - Welcome to Eielson Air Force Base, home of the Iceman Team! As the northernmost U.S. fighter wing in the world, the 354th Fighter Wing's A/OA-10 Thunderbolt II and F-16 Viper aircraft provide our nation with combat ready forces capable of reaching anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere at a moment's notice.
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Ft. Wainwright - Fort Wainwright offers soldiers and their families a special and unique place to live and serve. The Post is located in the Tanana River Valley just east of Fairbanks in the center of Alaska , America s Last Frontier.
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| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Relocation Links | |
| Fairbanks Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
Alaska Relocation Link - Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
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| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Tax Information | |
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| How to report moving expenses - | |
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