Alaska Native News

Minto Teen Dies in Accidental Gunshot

On September 9, 2026, at approximately 12:09 a.m., the Alaska…

Palmer Man Shooting Holes in Floor with Shotgun Arrested by Troopers

On September 9, 2026, at approximately 4:05 p.m., Alaska State…

After Trooper Gunfire Investigation Nondalton Man Arrested on Several Charges

On September 4, 2026, at approximately 8:04 a.m., the Alaska…

Review of Officer-Involved Shooting in Anchorage by Office of Special Prosecutions Complete

(Anchorage, AK)-The Office of Special Prosecutions has completed its review…

Trump’s Top Oil Stocks Have Made Him Up to $4.4 Million Richer During Iran War: Analysis

Trump growing richer off his own war leaves many Americans…

This Day in Alaska History-September 10th, 1918

On September 10th, 1918, a lesser-known “Golden Spike” was driven…

State

Senate Bill 208 strengthens Alaska’s industrial hemp industry

Palmer, AK — Senate Bill 208, signed into law Monday, delivers important reforms to Alaska’s industrial hemp program, providing growers with…

By Alaska House Republicans on Sep 2, 2026Comments Off on Senate Bill 208 strengthens Alaska’s industrial hemp industry

Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom Will Not Certify Treg Taylor’s Nomination for Governor

Decision Follows Alaska Public Offices Commission Recommendation (Anchorage, AK) – Monday, Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom announced that the Division of Elections…

By Office of Governor Dunleavy on Sep 1, 2026Comments Off on Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom Will Not Certify Treg Taylor’s Nomination for Governor

Alaska’s Congressional Delegation Welcome Historic Investment in Alaska Marine Highway System

ANCHORAGE, AK – Friday, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, Congressman Nick Begich, and Governor Mike Dunleavy (all R-Alaska), welcomed…

By Alaska Delegation on Aug 24, 2026Comments Off on Alaska’s Congressional Delegation Welcome Historic Investment in Alaska Marine Highway System

Governor Dunleavy Activates Disaster Assistance Programs for Mukluk Fire

Homeowners and Renters in Affected Areas Encouraged to Apply for Recovery Grants JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Governor Mike Dunleavy…

By Jeremy Zidek-State of Alaska on Aug 20, 2026Comments Off on Governor Dunleavy Activates Disaster Assistance Programs for Mukluk Fire

General News

Minto Teen Dies in Accidental Gunshot

On September 9, 2026, at approximately 12:09 a.m., the Alaska…

By Alaska Native News on Sep 10, 2026Comments Off on Minto Teen Dies in Accidental Gunshot

Palmer Man Shooting Holes in Floor with Shotgun Arrested by Troopers

On September 9, 2026, at approximately 4:05 p.m., Alaska State…

By Alaska Native News on Sep 10, 2026Comments Off on Palmer Man Shooting Holes in Floor with Shotgun Arrested by Troopers

After Trooper Gunfire Investigation Nondalton Man Arrested on Several Charges

On September 4, 2026, at approximately 8:04 a.m., the Alaska…

By Alaska Native News on Sep 10, 2026Comments Off on After Trooper Gunfire Investigation Nondalton Man Arrested on Several Charges

Review of Officer-Involved Shooting in Anchorage by Office of Special Prosecutions Complete

(Anchorage, AK)-The Office of Special Prosecutions has completed its review…

By Alaska Native News on Sep 10, 2026Comments Off on Review of Officer-Involved Shooting in Anchorage by Office of Special Prosecutions Complete

UPDATE: Coast Guard locates missing boaters near St. Lawrence Island

JUNEAU, Alaska — The Coast Guard concluded its search efforts for three…

By United States Coast Guard News on Sep 9, 2026Comments Off on UPDATE: Coast Guard locates missing boaters near St. Lawrence Island

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

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

By StrongHearts Native Helpline on Sep 8, 2026Comments Off on StrongHearts Native Helpline Community Chat with Judge Melissa L. Pope October 1

Scam Center Strike Force Seizes Chinese-Run Illicit Scammer Marketplace, and $52 Million in Laundered Crypto Scammer Funds

Strike Force also expands reach globally, deploys team to Africa to Chinese run compounds WASHINGTON – U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro, together with major federal law enforcement and interagency…

By Reagan Zimmerman-Hartzheim-U.S. Attorney 's Office-Alaska on Sep 10, 2026Comments Off on Scam Center Strike Force Seizes Chinese-Run Illicit Scammer Marketplace, and $52 Million in Laundered Crypto Scammer Funds

Consumer Burden of Trump Iran War Exceeds $100 Billion as Oil Prices Pass $100 a Barrel

High gasoline and diesel fuel prices caused by the illegal US war on Iran have cost the average American household roughly $776 in extra spending, according to a…

By Jake Johnson Common Dreams on Sep 10, 2026Comments Off on Consumer Burden of Trump Iran War Exceeds $100 Billion as Oil Prices Pass $100 a Barrel

Trump’s Top Oil Stocks Have Made Him Up to $4.4 Million Richer During Iran War: Analysis

Trump growing richer off his own war leaves many Americans “wondering where national policy ends and private financial interest begins,” said one critic. An analysis published by CNBC…

By Brad Reed-Common Dreams on Sep 10, 2026Comments Off on Trump’s Top Oil Stocks Have Made Him Up to $4.4 Million Richer During Iran War: Analysis

‘Absolutely Bonkers’ and ‘Unacceptable’: Trump Posts Map Showing US Takeovers of Other Nations

“As always, he is telling us what the plan is,” said one critic. “We must take it seriously.” US President Donald Trump has spent his second term threatening takeovers of various other…

By Jessica Corbett-Common Dreams on Sep 9, 2026Comments Off on ‘Absolutely Bonkers’ and ‘Unacceptable’: Trump Posts Map Showing US Takeovers of Other Nations

‘Things Are Getting Even More Insane’: Another Major AI Breakout Revealed

“How much more is there that we don’t know about?” asked one historian after it was revealed that OpenAI had buried reports that its AI agents had hijacked…

By Stephen Prager-Common Dreams on Sep 9, 2026Comments Off on ‘Things Are Getting Even More Insane’: Another Major AI Breakout Revealed

‘Bombshell’ Report Says UAE Explicitly Warned Netanyahu of October 7 Attack

Haaretz also reported that Hamas immediately offered to release all the Israeli hostages it had taken in the attack, demanding nothing in return, but Israel refused the deal.…

By Julia Conley-Common Dreams on Sep 9, 2026Comments Off on ‘Bombshell’ Report Says UAE Explicitly Warned Netanyahu of October 7 Attack

‘Obviously Going to Increase Hunger’: Trump SNAP Cuts Imperil Free School Meals for Millions of Kids

“Without congressional action to reverse the SNAP cuts, children will lose critical food benefits that help families keep hunger at bay.” Millions of children across the United States are at risk of…

By Jake Johnson Common Dreams on Sep 7, 2026Comments Off on ‘Obviously Going to Increase Hunger’: Trump SNAP Cuts Imperil Free School Meals for Millions of Kids

This Day in Alaskan and U.S. History
Rural
Health
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Alutiiq Word of the Week & Museum News

This Day in Alaska History-September 10th, 1918

On September 10th, 1918, a lesser-known “Golden Spike” was…

By Alaska Native News on Sep 10, 2026

This Day in Alaska History-September 9th, 1915

On September 0th, 1915, The Cordova Daily Times broke…

By Alaska Native News on Sep 9, 2026

This Day in Alaska History-September 8th, 1906

On September 8, 1906, the office of the…

By Alaska Native News on Sep 8, 2026

This Day in Alaska History-September 7th

On September 7, 1952, the Canadian Pacific coastal liner…

By Alaska Native News on Sep 7, 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

Congressman Begich Attends White House Roundtable on Historic Rural Health Investment

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Friday, Congressman Nick Begich attended “The Great,…

By Office of Congressman Nick Begich on Jan 17, 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

Trump-GOP Budget Law Pushes SNAP Enrollment to 17-Year Low as Millions Lose Aid

“These cuts are not filtering out ‘waste, fraud, and…

By Brad Reed-Common Dreams on Aug 28, 2026

‘Freezers Are Getting Empty’: Food Banks Struggle to Meet Demand as SNAP Cuts Rip Through Communities

“We are feverishly fundraising and talking to the board…

By Jake Johnson Common Dreams on Aug 15, 2026

Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug Conspiracy

(Anchorage, AK) – Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has…

By Information Officer Sam Curtis on Aug 9, 2026

Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom Will Not Certify Treg Taylor’s Nomination for Governor

Decision Follows Alaska Public Offices Commission Recommendation (Anchorage, AK)…

By Office of Governor Dunleavy on Sep 1, 2026

‘Mobster Language’: Trump Says Venezuelan Oil Will Replenish US Reserves

“I used to spend so much time trying to…

By Olivia Rosane Common Dreams on Aug 31, 2026

Maine GOP Nominee for Governor Calls for ICE at Polling Stations

“His plan to ask Trump’s border czar to send…

By Julia Conley-Common Dreams on Aug 27, 2026

Supreme Court Lets Trump Enforce Mailed Ballot Rules—But Punts on Their Legality

“It’s a disgrace that the highest court in the…

By Brett Wilkins - Common Dreams on Aug 27, 2026

Hunting Hat-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Hunting Hat — Caguyaq Caguyaq qupuramek canamauq. –…

By Alutiiq Museum on Sep 7, 2026

Acupressurist-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Acupressurist — Caugnga’istaq Una arnaq caugnga’istaq. – This woman…

By Alutiiq Museum on Aug 31, 2026

Gold-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Gold — Suulutaaq Kulunguaq canakii suulutamek. – My ring…

By Alutiiq Museum on Aug 24, 2026

Guest-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Guest, Stranger, Outsider — Allanertaq Allenertakinga akgua’aq. –…

By Alutiiq Museum on Aug 17, 2026

The Arctic and Alaska Science

Q&A: The Arctic melt season is now more than a month longer than it was in the 1980s, according to new UW research

Relatively few people have been to the Arctic, and even fewer have set foot in Antarctica. Most of us rely on our imaginations and…

By Gillian Dohrn UW News on Sep 5, 2026Comments Off on Q&A: The Arctic melt season is now more than a month longer than it was in the 1980s, according to new UW research

Seeking the benefits of a parasite

This time of year, when berries fill my thoughts, the early summer blooms that begot them are hazy in my mind. As I pick,…

By Haley Dunleavy UAF on Aug 31, 2026Comments Off on Seeking the benefits of a parasite

Shapes of Western Alaska bays influence local flood danger

When large storms hit Western Alaska, some areas fare much worse than others. New research studying ex-Typhoon Merbok in September 2022 has found that…

By Jeff Richardson-UAF on Aug 22, 2026Comments Off on Shapes of Western Alaska bays influence local flood danger

Cyclone clusters in the Arctic reduce sea ice and threaten coastlines

Rapid series of low-pressure systems can cause weather conditions under which the ice can only hardly recover. This affects Arctic coastlines and the global…

By Roland Koch Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research on Aug 17, 2026Comments Off on Cyclone clusters in the Arctic reduce sea ice and threaten coastlines

Science/Education