Rhonda McBride, KNBA - Anchorage
Alaska Native advocates call Biden apology for boarding schools ‘just the beginning’
Native leaders say it's a good first step, but want the apology to be followed by more meaningful action.
Waiting for a white raven in Spenard
Experts say the leucistic bird could return to Anchorage for the winter — but so far there have been no confirmed sightings.
AFN’s annual photo contest captures the spirit of the convention
Judges for the annual Alaska Federation of Natives subsistence photo contest had to pick a winner from than 100 images.
‘Cold Case,’ an Iñupiaq story of heartbreak and courage, sees Anchorage premiere
Cathy Tagnak Rexford's award-winning play, set in the fictional village of Gray Bay, tells a story all too real for many Alaska Natives.
Alaska Native woman believed slain by serial killer Brian Smith declared homicide victim
A six-person jury determined Tuesday that Cassandra Boskofsky, missing in Anchorage since 2019, had been killed.
Pageant offers Anchorage’s Pacific Islanders a place to heal after police shooting
This month's first Miss Alaska Pacific Island Pageant marked a moment of silence for the Aug. 13 death of 16-year-old Easter Leafa.
Advocates, Murkowski seek next steps after Native boarding school report
Alaska boarding-school survivors and Sen. Lisa Murkowski applaud the federal report, but say it tells only part of the story.
Sun Rise Camp: A new day for children with incarcerated parents
Organizers say the Sun Rise Camp could be the first summer program in Alaska for kids with parents who are serving time in prison.
In Anchorage protest, woman’s family says she is convicted killer Brian Smith’s third victim
Cassandra Boskofsky’s family says she is the woman in photos on Smith’s phone released after his murder convictions this year.
Leading Alaska Democrats support Kamala Harris to replace Biden on ticket
Alaska Democrats quickly backed President Biden's choice not to seek reelection as well as his endorsed successor, Vice President Kamala Harris.
Brian Smith sentenced to 226 years for killing 2 Alaska Native women
The courtroom was packed for Friday's sentencing of a man who had bragged to police about killing two Alaska Native women.
Alaska political leaders condemn attack on Trump
A bullet grazed the former president's ear during an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Alaska prosecutors release photos of possible third victim in sentencing for convicted killer Brian Smith
Prosecutors released images of the woman, allegedly found on Smith's cellphone, in court documents before his sentencing begins Friday.
Ben Mallott to become next Alaska Federation of Natives president
Mallott will replace Julie Kitka as president and CEO. It's the first time in more than three decades that AFN has had new leadership.
‘We will be made whole’: Land exchange meant to right an Exxon Valdez oversight
Sen. Lisa Murkowski's proposal addresses problems that stem from a massive land buyout after the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill.
After winter of wonder, Anchorage’s white raven takes flight
For six months, a rare white raven took up residence in Anchorage. But now it has moved on, leaving locals who loved the leucistic bird in limbo.
Native advocates celebrate passage of bill to address Alaska’s MMIP crisis
Alaska Native groups say they've worked for years to get agencies to address the state's high rate of missing and murdered Indigenous people.
Sudden ANTHC leadership change: Valerie Davidson no longer at the helm
The news traveled fast to her old boss, former Gov. Bill Walker, who said he’s both surprised and dismayed.
After a dozen years, statewide Yup’ik language spelling bee going strong
Yup'ik and Inupiaq spelling bees, like those held earlier this month in Anchorage, are a relatively new experience for students.
Alaska Native Heritage Center ready to rouse ‘sleeping giant’ of cultural tourism
The Anchorage-based center is one of five Indigenous groups nationwide that will receive federal money to expand cultural tourism.