Alaska Native News

Cat-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Cat — Kuskaq Kuskat qungutuartut.—Cats are pets. The lynx…

Congressman Nick Begich Statement on House Passage of Rescissions Package

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thursday, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) released the…

Murkowski Welcomes Eielson AFB Announcement on Microreactor Pilot Program

Washington, DC – Thursday, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) welcomed the…

Trump Is Following in the Footsteps of the Worst Traitor in US History

It makes perfect sense that the current chief betrayer of…

Millions Rise Up to Say in Unison: ‘No Kings!’ ‘No Dictator!’

The turnout has exceeded expectations. Millions of people took to…

This Day in Alaskan History-June 15th, 1921

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State

Congressman Nick Begich Statement on House Passage of Rescissions Package

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thursday, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) released the following statement on the House passage of the rescissions package: “Today,…

By Office of Congressman Nick Begich on Jun 15, 2025Comments Off on Congressman Nick Begich Statement on House Passage of Rescissions Package

Alaska Minimum Wage will increase July 1st

JUNEAU — Due to the passage of Ballot Measure 1 in November 2024, Alaska’s minimum wage will increase to $13.00 per…

By Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development on Jun 13, 2025Comments Off on Alaska Minimum Wage will increase July 1st

Murkowski Engages with Education and Labor Nominees on Alaska Priorities

Washington, DC – This week, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) held a hearing to consider the nominations…

By Office of Senator Lisa Murkowski on Jun 12, 2025Comments Off on Murkowski Engages with Education and Labor Nominees on Alaska Priorities

$7.2M Investment Continues Progress On Alaska Highway Shakwak Project

Strategic improvements advance for a critical cross-border transportation link (ANCHORAGE, Alaska) – New funding ensures that the Alaska Highway remains safe,…

By Alaska DOT and PF on Jun 9, 2025Comments Off on $7.2M Investment Continues Progress On Alaska Highway Shakwak Project

General News

Murkowski Welcomes Eielson AFB Announcement on Microreactor Pilot Program

Washington, DC – Thursday, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) welcomed the…

By Murkowski Press Office on Jun 15, 2025Comments Off on Murkowski Welcomes Eielson AFB Announcement on Microreactor Pilot Program

Alaskan Frustrations Mount as NPFMC Council Discards Concerns Raised and Continues Pro-Trawl Policies at Meeting Held in Oregon

Juneau, AK: A headline in Under Current News published June…

By Tim Bristol | Salmon State on Jun 13, 2025Comments Off on Alaskan Frustrations Mount as NPFMC Council Discards Concerns Raised and Continues Pro-Trawl Policies at Meeting Held in Oregon

Mother Kuskokwim Tribal Coalition Congratulates Plaintiff Tribes on Federal Court Win against Donlin Mine

BETHEL, ALASKA – A U.S. District Court in Alaska ruled…

By Sophi Swope. Kuskokwim Coalition on Jun 12, 2025Comments Off on Mother Kuskokwim Tribal Coalition Congratulates Plaintiff Tribes on Federal Court Win against Donlin Mine

Troopers Rescue Assault Victim from Drowning in Cloudy Lake Tuesday

On Tuesday afternoon at 3:41 pm, Alaska State Troopers received…

By Alaska Native News on Jun 12, 2025Comments Off on Troopers Rescue Assault Victim from Drowning in Cloudy Lake Tuesday

Task Force Arrests Wasilla Man on Attempted Sexual Assault/Exploitation of a Minor on Tuesday

An arrest was made in Wasilla on Tuesday in connection…

By Alaska Native News on Jun 12, 2025Comments Off on Task Force Arrests Wasilla Man on Attempted Sexual Assault/Exploitation of a Minor on Tuesday

National/World

Millions Rise Up to Say in Unison: ‘No Kings!’ ‘No Dictator!’

The turnout has exceeded expectations. Millions of people took to the streets Saturday to reject authoritarian overreach, defend democracy, and stand up for their communities. The turnout has…

By Common Dreams Staff on Jun 15, 2025Comments Off on Millions Rise Up to Say in Unison: ‘No Kings!’ ‘No Dictator!’

Boeing Jet Crashes Weeks After ‘Sweetheart Deal’ With Trump DOJ to Avoid Criminal Prosecution

“If Trump’s DOJ hadn’t worked out a deal to help Boeing avoid going to trial for its crimes, that trial would be starting on Monday.” A Boeing 787-8…

By Jake Johnson | Common Dreams on Jun 13, 2025Comments Off on Boeing Jet Crashes Weeks After ‘Sweetheart Deal’ With Trump DOJ to Avoid Criminal Prosecution

Trump EPA Attacks Bedrock Power Plant Pollution Rules

“If these reckless rollbacks are allowed to stand they’ll only fan the flames of extreme heat and wildfires, and they’ll trigger more child deaths, more cancers, more lung…

By Jessica Corbett | Common Dreams on Jun 13, 2025Comments Off on Trump EPA Attacks Bedrock Power Plant Pollution Rules

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy holds change of command ceremony

SEATTLE — The crew of the U. S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) received a new commanding officer, Tuesday, following a change of command ceremony aboard the…

By United States Coast Guard News on Jun 13, 2025Comments Off on U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy holds change of command ceremony

‘Don’t Believe It’: Senate GOP Claims Huge Public Land Sell-Off Would Alleviate Housing Crisis

“This isn’t about building more housing or energy dominance. It’s about giving their billionaire buddies YOUR land and YOUR money.” Senate Republicans unveiled legislation Wednesday that would require…

By Jake Johnson | Common Dreams on Jun 13, 2025Comments Off on ‘Don’t Believe It’: Senate GOP Claims Huge Public Land Sell-Off Would Alleviate Housing Crisis

This Day in Alaskan History
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Alutiiq Word of the Week & Museum News

This Day in Alaskan History-June 15th, 1921

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By Alaska Native News on Jun 15, 2025

This Day in Alaskan History-June 14th, 1944

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This Day in Alaskan History-June 13th, 1994

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This Day in Alaskan History-June 12th, 1916

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AFN Continues to Advocate for Change

Advocating for Rural Education The Alaska Federation of Natives…

By Alaska Federation of Natives on Feb 20, 2025

RAHI application period opens for summer 2025

The Rural Alaska Honors Institute is accepting applications for…

By Audrey Ranstead | UAF on Jan 13, 2025

Biden administration ignores rights of Native land owners in Coastal Plain leasing decision

Kaktovik, Alaska – The release of the Coastal Plain…

By and City of Kaktovik, Corporation, Native Village on Dec 12, 2024

Alaska National Guard Brings Holiday Cheer to Circle with Operation Santa Claus

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON — Continuing the Operation Santa Claus…

By Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey | 168th Wing on Nov 27, 2024

Trump Order to Hospitals on Emergency Abortions ‘Means Women Will Die,’ Warn Advocates

“The Trump administration would rather women die in emergency…

By Julia Conley | Common Dreams on Jun 5, 2025

Children exposed to higher ozone levels early in life are more likely to develop asthma

Asthma affects more than 6% of U.S. children, making…

By Alden Woods | UW News on May 30, 2025

GOP Cuts to Medicaid ‘Will Kill People,’ Advocate Warns and New Research Bolsters

A working paper from the National Bureau of Economic…

By Eloise Goldsmith | Common Dreams on May 19, 2025

Trump EPA Guts Rules Against Toxic Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water

“Once again, the Trump administration has demonstrated that its…

By Brett Wilkins | Common Dreams on May 16, 2025

‘This Is INSANE!’: Senator Padilla Forcibly Removed From Kristi Noem Press Conference

“This isn’t just shocking,” said Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.).…

By Jon Queally | Common Dreams on Jun 12, 2025

‘A Grave Escalation’: Leaked Letter Shows Noem Requested Military Arrests at LA Protests

“This isn’t what happens in a democracy, this is…

By Julia Conley | Common Dreams on Jun 11, 2025

After outcry, Alaska state board postpones vote on proposal to limit local funding for schools

Alaska Beacon Alaska’s state school board has postponed consideration…

By Alaska Beacon, James Brooks on Jun 6, 2025

‘This Is What Autocrats Do’: Concern Grows Over Single Paragraph Buried Deep in GOP Bill

The provision would force those challenging Trump “to pay…

By Jon Queally | Common Dreams on Jun 1, 2025

Cat-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Cat — Kuskaq Kuskat qungutuartut.—Cats are pets. The…

By Alutiiq Museum on Jun 15, 2025

Fishing Boat-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Fishing Boat — Parag’autaq (N), Parag’uutaq (S) Kugyasigciqukut parag’uutakun.…

By Alutiiq Museum on Jun 9, 2025

Uganik-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Uganik — Unganuut Suuget Unganuuni etaallriit. — People used…

By Alutiiq Museum on Jun 2, 2025

Little Afognak-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Little Afognak — Igwiq Igwiq ar’ursulengq’rtaallria. — There used…

By Alutiiq Musem on May 26, 2025

The Arctic and Alaska Science

UAF Geophysical Institute, Alaska Aerospace to boost space opportunity

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute and Alaska Aerospace Corp. will work together under a new agreement to jointly develop and offer spaceport…

By Rod Boyce | Geophysical Institute on Jun 12, 2025Comments Off on UAF Geophysical Institute, Alaska Aerospace to boost space opportunity

113 years since the largest Alaska eruption

To put the largest eruption in Alaska’s written history in context, Robert Griggs pondered what might have happened if the volcano that erupted in…

By Ned Rozell | Geophysical Institute on Jun 6, 2025Comments Off on 113 years since the largest Alaska eruption

Study finds birds nested in Arctic alongside dinosaurs

Spring in the Arctic brings forth a plethora of peeps and downy hatchlings as millions of birds gather to raise their young. The same…

By Marmian Grimes | UAF on May 30, 2025Comments Off on Study finds birds nested in Arctic alongside dinosaurs

The American robin returns on time

American robins have returned to northern Alaska. A male is now perched above me in a balsam poplar tree on this bench of well-drained…

By Ned Rozell | Geophysical Institute on May 27, 2025Comments Off on The American robin returns on time

Science/Education

UAF research features in global marine megafauna study

A new study in the journal Science aims to improve marine conservation efforts by identifying the busiest migration corridors and critical habitats of the oceans’ largest species. Whales, porpoises, polar…

By Christian Thorsberg | UAF on Jun 11, 2025Comments Off on UAF research features in global marine megafauna study