Alaska Native News

New guide helps Alaskans shape data center conversations

As data centers and artificial intelligence raise new questions about…

Jury Convicts Kodiak Corrections Officer of Sexual Assault in the Third Degree

(Kodiak, AK) – Tuesday, following a week-and-a-half long trial, a…

A banner year for Coastal Connections Camps

In 2026, Coastal Connections Camps added another coast. The Alaska…

Watchdog Sues Over Kushner Serving as ‘Go-To Foreign Policy Negotiator’ Sans Senate Confirmation

“Senate confirmation processes and financial disclosures exist to ensure that…

Watchdog Files Complaint With California Bar Over Trump Press Secretary Katie Zacharia

“In California, calling yourself a lawyer without a license isn’t…

This Day in Alaska History-October 15th, 1904

While water was already available to buildings in downtown Skagway…

State

Peltola Campaign Rakes in Record-Breaking $17 Million Third Quarter Haul Powered by Grassroots Donations

Campaign receives overwhelming grassroots support – 93% of donations being $100 or less ALASKA – Wednesday, Alaskans for Mary announced a…

By Mary Peltola for U.S. Senate on Oct 14, 2026Comments Off on Peltola Campaign Rakes in Record-Breaking $17 Million Third Quarter Haul Powered by Grassroots Donations

Governor Dunleavy Selects 25 Opportunity Zones to Drive New Investment Across Alaska

New designation incentives for investment in urban and rural communities beginning in 2027 (Anchorage, AK) – Gov. Mike Dunleavy has submitted…

By Alexandra Vrabec Public Information Officer Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development on Oct 14, 2026Comments Off on Governor Dunleavy Selects 25 Opportunity Zones to Drive New Investment Across Alaska

Employment First Awareness Week 2026

WHEREAS, Alaska became an Employment First state in 2014 with the goal of ensuring that individuals with disabilities have information, training,…

By Office of Governor Dunleavy on Oct 13, 2026Comments Off on Employment First Awareness Week 2026

General News

Jury Convicts Kodiak Corrections Officer of Sexual Assault in the Third Degree

(Kodiak, AK) – Tuesday, following a week-and-a-half long trial, a…

By Information Officer Sam Curtis on Oct 15, 2026Comments Off on Jury Convicts Kodiak Corrections Officer of Sexual Assault in the Third Degree

Kodiak Man Sentenced to 180 days to Serve for Failing to Pay Child Support

(Palmer, AK) – On last Thursday, District Court Judge Glenn…

By Information Officer Sam Curtis on Oct 14, 2026Comments Off on Kodiak Man Sentenced to 180 days to Serve for Failing to Pay Child Support

Sierra Club Slams Trump Administration’s Decision to Bypass Environmental Reviews for Arctic Oil Drilling

WASHINGTON – Last week, the Trump administration invited fresh controversy…

By Brian Willis Progressive Newswire on Oct 13, 2026Comments Off on Sierra Club Slams Trump Administration’s Decision to Bypass Environmental Reviews for Arctic Oil Drilling

US Observes Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples Day

WASHINGTON — The United States observes its Columbus Day holiday on…

By VOA News on Oct 12, 2026Comments Off on US Observes Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples Day

Watchdog Sues Over Kushner Serving as ‘Go-To Foreign Policy Negotiator’ Sans Senate Confirmation

“Senate confirmation processes and financial disclosures exist to ensure that qualified individuals are appointed and carry out their official duties with integrity. Kushner is not an exception.” A…

By Brad Reed-Common Dreams on Oct 15, 2026Comments Off on Watchdog Sues Over Kushner Serving as ‘Go-To Foreign Policy Negotiator’ Sans Senate Confirmation

Watchdog Files Complaint With California Bar Over Trump Press Secretary Katie Zacharia

“In California, calling yourself a lawyer without a license isn’t puffery; it’s a crime.” A nonpartisan watchdog on Wednesday filed a complaint with the State Bar of California…

By Brad Reed-Common Dreams on Oct 15, 2026Comments Off on Watchdog Files Complaint With California Bar Over Trump Press Secretary Katie Zacharia

Murkowski, Colleagues Urge President to Reverse Russian Diesel Deal, Enforce Sanctions

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) joined Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Susan Collins (R-ME), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Alan Armstrong (R-OK),…

By Office of Senator Lisa Murkowski on Oct 14, 2026Comments Off on Murkowski, Colleagues Urge President to Reverse Russian Diesel Deal, Enforce Sanctions

‘You’re Not Going to Get Rid of Us,’ Vows Leonard Peltier Amid Trump Assault on Indigenous Rights

“We just want to be left alone,” the former longtime political prisoner said. “We don’t want to be part of a government that’s killing women, children, babies, and…

By Brett Wilkins - Common Dreams on Oct 13, 2026Comments Off on ‘You’re Not Going to Get Rid of Us,’ Vows Leonard Peltier Amid Trump Assault on Indigenous Rights

Ilhan Omar’s Home Raided by DHS Following Trump-GOP Deportation Threats

Trump and other Republicans have called for Omar to be stripped of her citizenship and deported for years. Following years of threats from President Donald Trump and other…

By Stephen Prager-Common Dreams on Oct 13, 2026Comments Off on Ilhan Omar’s Home Raided by DHS Following Trump-GOP Deportation Threats

Trump Strikes ‘Deal With the Devil’ for Russian Diesel as High Prices Hinder GOP in Midterms

“He’s helping fund Russia’s war machine, while our allies pay the price,” said one congressional Democrat. Democrats in Congress and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday swiftly condemned…

By Jessica Corbett-Common Dreams on Oct 10, 2026Comments Off on Trump Strikes ‘Deal With the Devil’ for Russian Diesel as High Prices Hinder GOP in Midterms

Trump Keeps Giving Ominous Warnings About a Midterm ‘Surprise.’ Election Experts Say Whatever It Is, They’re Ready

“No one outside the administration knows what a ‘Midterm Surprise’ means, but nothing this administration has done so far has come out of nowhere,” one expert told Common…

By Stephen Prager-Common Dreams on Oct 10, 2026Comments Off on Trump Keeps Giving Ominous Warnings About a Midterm ‘Surprise.’ Election Experts Say Whatever It Is, They’re Ready

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This Day in Alaska History-October 15th, 1904

While water was already available to buildings in downtown…

By Alaska Native News on Oct 15, 2026

This Day in Alaska History-October 14th, 1915

Austin “Cap” Lathrop, widely known as “Alaska’s first home-grown…

By Alaska Native News on Oct 14, 2026

This Day in Alaska History-October 13th, 1905

The Daily Gateway newspaper in Seward reported the progress…

By Alaska Native News on Oct 13, 2026

October 12th, 1945

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By VOA on Oct 12, 2026

Napaskiak Man Arrested after Brandishing Handgun at VPSO

On Friday, at approximately 11:42 a.m., the Alaska State…

By Alaska Native News on Sep 29, 2026

Murkowski, Sullivan Welcome AMHS Funding Following Advocacy to DOT

Washington, DC—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan…

By Office of Senator Lisa Murkowski on Apr 10, 2026

Department of the Interior Opens 2.1 Million Acres in Alaska – Clearing the Way for the Ambler Road

Today the Department of Interior announced it would…

By Defend Brooks Range on Feb 23, 2026

Gonzalo Sanchez Sentenced for Role in Death of Lincoln Peratrovich

(Klawock, AK) – Monday, Superior Court Judge Daniel Doty…

By Information Officer Sam Curtis on Jan 29, 2026

Murkowski & Kaine Introduce Legislation to Tackle Maternal and Infant Mortality

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)…

By Office of Senator Lisa Murkowski on Sep 25, 2026

Vance Fraud Task Force Condemned as ‘Smokescreen’ for Booting 700,000 More People Off Healthcare

“This so-called task force is nothing more than a…

By Jake Johnson Common Dreams on Sep 23, 2026

Trump EPA to Eviscerate Rules on Planet-Heating Pollution From Power Plants

“This is full-throated climate denial while the climate crisis…

By Stephen Prager-Common Dreams on Sep 15, 2026

StrongHearts Native Helpline Community Chat with Judge Melissa L. Pope October 1

To kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), Stronghearts…

By StrongHearts Native Helpline on Sep 8, 2026

Peltola Campaign Rakes in Record-Breaking $17 Million Third Quarter Haul Powered by Grassroots Donations

Campaign receives overwhelming grassroots support – 93% of donations…

By Mary Peltola for U.S. Senate on Oct 14, 2026

Ilhan Omar’s Home Raided by DHS Following Trump-GOP Deportation Threats

Trump and other Republicans have called for Omar to…

By Stephen Prager-Common Dreams on Oct 13, 2026

‘He Thinks Working People Are a Joke’: Ken Paxton Floats Social Security Cuts in Leaked Audio

“This is a sick man who thinks it’s a…

By Brad Reed-Common Dreams on Oct 9, 2026

172 Billionaire Families Have Spent Record $1.7 Billion on 2026 Midterms So Far: Analysis

“With each passing election since the Citizens United decision,…

By Jake Johnson Common Dreams on Oct 8, 2026

Nanwalek-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Nanwalek (formerly English Bay) — Nanwalek Kina Nanwalegmek? –…

By Alutiiq Museum on Oct 12, 2026

Haul Out Rock-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Sea Mammal Haulout Rock — Ugwik Wiinaq ugwigmi…

By Alutiiq Museum on Oct 5, 2026

Ladle-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Dipper, Ladle, Bailer — Qalutaq Maqiwigmi qalutat aturtaapet. –…

By Alutiiq Museum on Sep 21, 2026

Snare-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Snare — Negaq Mikllumni papaama neganek pilitaakiinga, amitatugnek…

By Alutiiq Museum on Sep 14, 2026

The Arctic and Alaska Science

Time capsule: Hardwood, softwood, fuelwood

Note: After finally cleaning my stovepipe last weekend, it feels like woodstove season at my cabin can officially (and safely) begin. Carla Helfferich wrote…

By Alaska Science Forum: Carla Helfferich on Oct 12, 2026Comments Off on Time capsule: Hardwood, softwood, fuelwood

Alaska’s orange rivers more metallic than acid mine drainage

Thawing Permafrost Sends Plumes of Rusty, Metal-Rich Water Far Downstream The bright orange plumes of water scientists first noticed billowing across a river in…

By Kat Kerlin University of California - Davis on Oct 9, 2026Comments Off on Alaska’s orange rivers more metallic than acid mine drainage

Time capsule: The secret life of a red fox family

Note: At the start of every walk, my dogs try to sneak away to “fox town,” a fox den on the other side of…

By Ned Rozelle-Geophysical Institute on Oct 8, 2026Comments Off on Time capsule: The secret life of a red fox family

$330,000 raised at 2026 Blue & Gold celebration

Donors and partners at Saturday’s Blue & Gold Celebration raised $330,000 to support scholarships and other programs at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, topping…

By Marmian Grimes-UAF on Sep 29, 2026Comments Off on $330,000 raised at 2026 Blue & Gold celebration

Science/Education

Notice of Public Hearing — Meeting on the Proposed Issuance of Private Nonprofit Hatchery Permit for Bering Sea Fisheries Research Foundation’s Proposed Saint Paul Hatchery