Anchorage policy shift allows tribal regalia at graduations
Alaska’s largest school district has updated its policy to allow students to wear items expressive of their cultural heritage and identity during graduation.
Earth’s atmosphere could be one source of water on the moon, UAF study finds
Researchers estimate that the moon’s poles could contain about as much water as Lake Huron.
New album from Yup’ik artist Byron Nicholai is a mix of emotions and genres
"Ayagnera" was released on March 25. Two days later, it ranked among the top 10 new albums in the worldwide genre on iTunes.
Geothermal company looks to Augustine Volcano as a source of renewable energy
The company is already prospecting for energy at Mount Spurr, 40 miles west of Tyonek.
Here’s what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned
More than 20 states have laws that could restrict or ban abortion soon after the Supreme Court overturns Roe.
‘It’s destroying our cultural mission’: Alaska Native charter school struggles after losing its building
The Alaska Native Cultural Charter School moved into the upstairs wing of Bettye Davis East High School after ventilation inspections in 2021.
Jury convicts Alaska Nazi prison gang members in grim death
The gang operated inside and outside Alaska prisons.
Mayor of Pilot Station dies after falling through Yukon River ice on a snowmachine
Nicky Myers was a mayor, a deacon, a father, a grandfather, a husband, a firefighter and a search-and-rescue member.
Line One: Cults and indoctrination part 2
Most people believe they are too smart and too independently-minded to fall prey to the charms of a cultic leader or to blindly follow a belief system, yet many people do.
Jason Williams
Jason Williams is a candidate for the 2022 U.S. House special election.
In far out Yakutat, surfers say community is key
There are few places in the world where world-class waves meet unobstructed views of a temperate rainforest. But that’s just a small part of what makes surfing in Yakutat so special.
Alaska’s isolated wetlands could soon lose their protected status
Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency could determine how much of Alaska’s wetlands are subject to federal regulation under the Clean Water Act.
Starbucks workers drive nationwide surge in union organizing
Starbucks workers have driven a surge in union election petitions filed with the National Labor Relations Board. Unionizing has also picked up at colleges, non-profits and pot dispensaries.
US Army Chinook helicopters help set up base camp on Denali
The National Park Service establishes that camp and another at the 14,000-foot level as climbers attempt to summit Denali along the West Buttress route, the most popular for climbers.
Commencement ceremonies honor University of Alaska Anchorage class of 2022
More than 1,000 students are graduating from the Anchorage campus this year.
Jay Armstrong
Jay Armstrong is a candidate for the 2022 U.S. House special election.
Mike Milligan
Mike Milligan is a candidate for the 2022 U.S. House special election.
Arlene Carle
Arlene Carle is a candidate for the 2022 U.S. House special election.
Josh Revak
Josh Revak is a candidate for the 2022 U.S. House special election.
Chris Constant
Chris Constant is a candidate for the 2022 U.S. House special election.