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hinge-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Hinge, to make — CaRniilalirluku ARapamek aturluteng caRniilalitaarlliit. –…

Congressman Begich Announces Over $3 Million Returned to Alaskans Through Federal Casework

ANCHORAGE – Last week, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) announced that…

Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces that GM Will Pay Alaska $2.5 Million for Selling Drivers’ Private Data

(Anchorage, AK) – Acting Attorney General Cori Mills announced last…

Coast Guard rescues 5 people near False Pass

KODIAK — The Coast Guard rescued five people Thursday after…

Hours Before Midterm Elections, Trump Bombs Iran’s Qeshm Island

“There is still a chance to prevent another catastrophe, but…

This Day in Alaska History-November 3rd, 1913

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Congressman Begich Announces Over $3 Million Returned to Alaskans Through Federal Casework

ANCHORAGE – Last week, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) announced that his office has returned over $3 million to Alaskans through constituent…

By Office of Congressman Nick Begich on Nov 3, 2026Comments Off on Congressman Begich Announces Over $3 Million Returned to Alaskans Through Federal Casework

Rep. McCabe Celebrates Historic $292 Million Investment In Port Mackenzie Rail Extension

BIG LAKE — Representative Kevin J. McCabe (R-D30), Monday celebrated the announcement of a $249 million federal Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and…

By Rep. Kevin McCabe on Oct 21, 2026Comments Off on Rep. McCabe Celebrates Historic $292 Million Investment In Port Mackenzie Rail Extension

Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Urges Legislature to Act After Court Decision on Firearms

(Juneau, AK) – Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills is asking the next Legislature to address inconsistences between state and federal…

By Information Officer Sam Curtis on Oct 16, 2026Comments Off on Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Urges Legislature to Act After Court Decision on Firearms

General News

hinge-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Hinge, to make — CaRniilalirluku ARapamek aturluteng caRniilalitaarlliit. –…

By Alutiiq Museum on Nov 3, 2026Comments Off on hinge-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces that GM Will Pay Alaska $2.5 Million for Selling Drivers’ Private Data

(Anchorage, AK) – Acting Attorney General Cori Mills announced last…

By Information Officer Sam Curtis on Nov 3, 2026Comments Off on Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces that GM Will Pay Alaska $2.5 Million for Selling Drivers’ Private Data

Coast Guard rescues 5 people near False Pass

KODIAK — The Coast Guard rescued five people Thursday after…

By United States Coast Guard News on Nov 3, 2026Comments Off on Coast Guard rescues 5 people near False Pass

Permanent Daylight Saving Time could lead to at least 2B more dark commutes to school for US children

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill this past…

By Sarah McQuate UW News on Oct 30, 2026Comments Off on Permanent Daylight Saving Time could lead to at least 2B more dark commutes to school for US children

Zarrius Hildabrand Sentenced to 59 years to Serve for the Domestic Violence Murder of his Wife, Saria Hildabrand

(Anchorage, AK) – Last week, Judge Peter Ramgren sentenced Zarrius…

By Information Officer Sam Curtis on Oct 30, 2026Comments Off on Zarrius Hildabrand Sentenced to 59 years to Serve for the Domestic Violence Murder of his Wife, Saria Hildabrand

Hours Before Midterm Elections, Trump Bombs Iran’s Qeshm Island

“There is still a chance to prevent another catastrophe, but that window may be closing. We cannot afford to let this war escalate further.” The Trump administration launched…

By Jake Johnson Common Dreams on Nov 3, 2026Comments Off on Hours Before Midterm Elections, Trump Bombs Iran’s Qeshm Island

Senator Issues Grave Warning About Post-Election Assault on Iran

If carried out, says Sen. Chris Murphy, the attack Trump and Hegseth are plotting “will lead to devastating escalation and the likely destruction of our commitment to the…

By Jake Johnson Common Dreams on Oct 30, 2026Comments Off on Senator Issues Grave Warning About Post-Election Assault on Iran

‘They Are Terrorizing Us’: Video Shows ICE Agents Slashing Tires of Lawful Observers

“We hope that sharing our story will bring attention to their reckless and unconstitutional attacks on our communities.” A video taken from the car of two legal observers…

By Julia Conley-Common Dreams on Oct 30, 2026Comments Off on ‘They Are Terrorizing Us’: Video Shows ICE Agents Slashing Tires of Lawful Observers

Official Price Tag of Iran War Jumps to $47 Billion as Trump Says It Will End ‘Whenever I Want It To’

The president’s comments and the official cost estimate came amid reports that the US military is preparing for a new onslaught against Iran after the midterm elections. US…

By Jake Johnson Common Dreams on Oct 29, 2026Comments Off on Official Price Tag of Iran War Jumps to $47 Billion as Trump Says It Will End ‘Whenever I Want It To’

Senators Investigate Insurance Giants for ‘Quietly Colluding’ With Trump to Kick People Off Healthcare

“Insurance companies chose to participate in a collaborative effort with the Trump administration to inject yet more chaos and damage into the ACA marketplace.” US Sen. Bernie Sanders…

By Jake Johnson Common Dreams on Oct 29, 2026Comments Off on Senators Investigate Insurance Giants for ‘Quietly Colluding’ With Trump to Kick People Off Healthcare

Amid Growing Hunger Crisis, Trump Tells Voters They Couldn’t Even Afford a Burger at His Private Club

“Making fun of the decor at Cheesecake Factory was elitist. Bragging that the crowd wouldn’t be able to afford the food at his private club is, what exactly?”…

By Jake Johnson Common Dreams on Oct 29, 2026Comments Off on Amid Growing Hunger Crisis, Trump Tells Voters They Couldn’t Even Afford a Burger at His Private Club

‘Just Run This as an Ad’: Trump Dismisses Pump Pain to Boast of Oil and Gas Profits

“I don’t give a damn, I’m going to say it: We’re making a freaking fortune,” the president said at a rally in Georgia. If there was any doubt,…

By Olivia Rosane Common Dreams on Oct 27, 2026Comments Off on ‘Just Run This as an Ad’: Trump Dismisses Pump Pain to Boast of Oil and Gas Profits

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This Day in Alaska History-November 3rd, 1913

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By Alaska Native News on Nov 3, 2026

This Day in Alaska History-November 2nd, 1920

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By Alaska Native News on Nov 2, 2026

This Day in Alaska History-October 31st, 1912

In the first such effort of its kind in…

By Alaska Native News on Oct 31, 2026

This Day in Alaska History-October 30th, 1908

On October 30th, 1908, the city of Haines had…

By Alaska Native News on Oct 30, 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

Ketchikan Indian Community Awarded Full $5 Million Request for Salmon Falls Healing Center

Kichx̱áan (Ketchikan), Alaska — Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) has been…

By Darbi Daley director of client services on Oct 29, 2026

Senators Investigate Insurance Giants for ‘Quietly Colluding’ With Trump to Kick People Off Healthcare

“Insurance companies chose to participate in a collaborative effort…

By Jake Johnson Common Dreams on Oct 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

175 House Democrats Decry Omar Raid as Dangerous ‘Attempt to Influence an Election’

“This weaponization of law enforcement to harass a sitting…

By Jessica Corbett-Common Dreams on Oct 27, 2026

Talarico Takes Direct Aim at Elon Musk as Early Voting Shatters Record in Key Texas County

“Elon Musk wants our land, he wants our water,…

By Brad Reed-Common Dreams on Oct 22, 2026

‘Billionaires Aren’t Compatible With Democracy’: Elon Musk Tries to Boost Ken Paxton With $158 Million Donation

“How does democracy function when one person can donate…

By Brad Reed-Common Dreams on Oct 22, 2026

‘We’re Making a Fortune,’ Trump Says of High Oil Prices as Working Class Pays

“Workers are losing the race between wages and prices,”…

By Jake Johnson Common Dreams on Oct 16, 2026

hinge-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Hinge, to make — CaRniilalirluku ARapamek aturluteng caRniilalitaarlliit.…

By Alutiiq Museum on Nov 3, 2026

Crow-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Crow — Qalngaa’aq Qalngaa’aq tan’ertuq. (N), Qalngaa’aq tamlertuq.…

By Alutiiq Museum on Oct 27, 2026

Tent-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Tent — Palat’kaaq, PaRat’kaaq Akgua’aqu palat’kaami qawarciqua. –…

By Alutiiq Museum on Oct 19, 2026

Nanwalek-Alutiiq Word of the Week

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

By Alutiiq Museum on Oct 12, 2026

The Arctic and Alaska Science

Winter sea ice loss may be underestimated, according to ancient clues from a warmer Arctic

Future Arctic winter sea ice is likely to shrink by around one million square kilometres more than previously thought, after researchers used clues from…

By Sarah Collins University of Cambridge on Oct 21, 2026Comments Off on Winter sea ice loss may be underestimated, according to ancient clues from a warmer Arctic

Marine Heatwave Triggered a Hybrid Crab Surge in the Bering Sea

A major marine heatwave in the Bering Sea set off a chain reaction that resulted in a dramatic surge in snow-Tanner hybrid crab abundance,…

By NOAA Fisheries in Alaska on Oct 20, 2026Comments Off on Marine Heatwave Triggered a Hybrid Crab Surge in the Bering Sea

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

Science/Education

Poker Flat launches two NASA rockets in three days

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

Op/Ed and the Editor