Boat Found In Lower Kuskokwim SAR
Several communities on the Lower Kuskokwim River are involved in a search for two men: Nick Cooke of Bethel and Jim Lee Napoka of Tuluksak. The two were traveling together by boat to a funeral in Tuntutuliak Oct. 23 but they never showed up. They were reported missing Friday.
I Can See Russia From Here: 25th Anniversary of the ‘Friendship Flight’
We are really looking forward to our program celebrating the opening of the air border between the US and Soviet Union 25 years ago.
The Alaska World Affairs Council is bringing former Governor Steve Cowper back to Alaska to talk with Willie Hensley and Lt. Governor Treadwell about the memorable event. 
Salmon Cheddar Soup with Lobster Mushrooms
With or without lobster mushrooms (see photo below), this quick, easy seafood soup is one of our wintertime favorites. Other iterations have featured broiled or grilled salmon, smoked salmon, and Alaska shrimp.
We enjoyed this soup with homemade biscuits.
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Legislators Aim To Influence Federal Arctic Policy
Climate change is causing Arctic sea ice to melt rapidly and recede, opening up vast stretches of Arctic waters for shipping and resource development. In response, a group of state legislators and others is working on a policy they hope will help shape Alaska’s policy for managing those changes – and influence the federal government’s broader national Arctic policy.
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Alaska WWII Vets Visit DC Memorial
An estimated 1,500 World War II veterans live in Alaska. The generation that fought the Nazis and the Imperial Japanese Army are now in their 80s and 90s. A group dedicated to honoring these Alaskans, The Last Frontier Honor Flight- flew two dozen veterans to Washington, D.C. last week to visit the World War II Memorial.
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New AFN Co-Chairs Elected
The annual Alaska Federation of Natives convention wrapped up Saturday in Fairbanks. AFN board co-chairs were elected in the morning. Ana Hoffman garnered the most votes. Hoffman is the President and CEO of the Bethel Native Corporation.
AFN Attendees Rally For ‘Fairbanks 4’
A group of people assembled for the annual Alaska Federation of Natives Convention in Fairbanks rallied Saturday in support of four Native men they believe are wrongly imprisoned for murder.
Unique Blends Barber Shop
Unique Blends has been serving Anchorage's east side for years and has built a strong clientele based on their high standards. Beyond haircuts, the shop has also become a hub for Anchorage's diverse community.
Shellfish Poisonings Sicken Two Sitkans
Two Sitkans suffered symptoms of paralytic shellfish poisoning after eating clams harvested in the Starrigavan Creek area, not far from the community’s ferry terminal.
Storis Supporters See Ray of Hope in Saving Cutter
Fans of the retired U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis have been holding their collective breath all weekend, hoping there might be a way to prevent the scrapping of the ship in Mexico.
‘Little Smokey’ Finds A Home
The young black bear cub called Little Smokey has a new home. The cub orphaned earlier this month near Seward will be a resident of Sitka’s Fortress of the Bear.
As Drug Investigation Continues, Nine Defendants Appear in Court
The nine men who were arrested this week in Unalaska and charged with felony drug offenses have made their first appearances in court.
Pioneer Natural Resources Sells Its Assets in Alaska
Pioneer Natural Resources is getting out of the Alaska market. Last week the company announced that it’s selling 100-percent of its Alaska subsidiary to Caelus Energy, which is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The price-tag is $550 million and the deal is expected to close by the end of the year.
APD: Baby Left To Die In Park Carried To Term
Anchorage police say a soldier accused of abandoning her newborn to die in park last week had carried the infant to term.
The Battle of Dude Creek
Gustavus' wetlands have become an unlikely battleground in a fight that could decide how millions of acres of sensitive land in the state are managed.
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Dan Coffey Announces Run For Anchorage Mayor
Dan Coffey has filed a letter of intent with APOC to run in Anchorage's 2015 mayoral election. The 65-year resident of Anchorage, Coffey says this decision has been in the making for a long time.
Alaska Native Communities Investing In Immigration Reform
The Alaska Federation of Natives Convention entered second day today. On the agenda: Affordable Care Act opportunities, arctic policy and suicide prevention.
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Bush Caucus Takes Stand On Rural Issues
Bryce Edgmon with the Bush caucus of the Alaska legislature spoke to AFN delegates this morning. Edgmon, a Democrat from Dillingham, said the caucus took a forceful stance against the photo ID mandates for voter registration and against the proposal to amend the state constitution for using state dollars for non public schools.
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Report Acknowledges Importance Of Traditional Knowledge In Mitigating Climate Change
The traditional knowledge from Native groups in the circumpolar North may be a key part of mitigating rapid climate change. That’s according to a report released Wednesday by the Arctic Council.
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AK: Native Crafts
The Alaska Federation of Natives Convention is focused on serious issues and politics. But one of the most popular attractions at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks is a massive ten filled with Native arts and crafts. The vendors’ tent offers a lot of traditional works, with a few surprises.
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