Alaska Native News

Christopher Sture Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree for Abusive Head Trauma of a Two-Year-Old

(Anchorage, AK) – On Oct. 22, 2026, an Anchorage jury…

Andrew West James Sentenced to Serve Fifty-Six Years for Sexual Abuse of Minors

(Anchorage, AK) – On Oct. 23, 2026, Anchorage Superior Court…

Scam Center Strike Force Expands Reach to Target Global Crime Syndicates; Charges Scammers Based in Africa and Tied to China

Scam Center Strike Force Expands Reach to Target Global Crime…

This Day in Alaska History-October 28th, 1920

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Crow-Alutiiq Word of the Week

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

Poker Flat launches two NASA rockets in three days

Experiments on two rockets that launched into the night from…

State

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

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

General News

Christopher Sture Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree for Abusive Head Trauma of a Two-Year-Old

(Anchorage, AK) – On Oct. 22, 2026, an Anchorage jury…

By Information Officer Sam Curtis on Oct 28, 2026Comments Off on Christopher Sture Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree for Abusive Head Trauma of a Two-Year-Old

Andrew West James Sentenced to Serve Fifty-Six Years for Sexual Abuse of Minors

(Anchorage, AK) – On Oct. 23, 2026, Anchorage Superior Court…

By Information Officer Sam Curtis on Oct 28, 2026Comments Off on Andrew West James Sentenced to Serve Fifty-Six Years for Sexual Abuse of Minors

Scam Center Strike Force Expands Reach to Target Global Crime Syndicates; Charges Scammers Based in Africa and Tied to China

Scam Center Strike Force Expands Reach to Target Global Crime…

By Reagan Zimmerman-Hartzheim-U.S. Attorney 's Office-Alaska on Oct 28, 2026Comments Off on Scam Center Strike Force Expands Reach to Target Global Crime Syndicates; Charges Scammers Based in Africa and Tied to China

‘Another Year, Another New Record’: UN Highlights Rising Greenhouse Gas Levels Ahead of COP31

“We are supercharging the ocean and the atmosphere,” said one…

By Jessica Corbett-Common Dreams on Oct 28, 2026Comments Off on ‘Another Year, Another New Record’: UN Highlights Rising Greenhouse Gas Levels Ahead of COP31

‘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

Trump DOJ Charges Ex-FBI Chief James Comey a Third Time

“It would almost be funny if it weren’t such an appalling abuse of the Department of Justice—one that we cannot become numb to,” said James Comey. President Donald…

By Jessica Corbett-Common Dreams on Oct 27, 2026Comments Off on Trump DOJ Charges Ex-FBI Chief James Comey a Third Time

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

“This weaponization of law enforcement to harass a sitting member of Congress 22 days before an election is unprecedented and unacceptable.” While Congresswoman Ilhan Omar calls out the…

By Jessica Corbett-Common Dreams on Oct 27, 2026Comments Off on 175 House Democrats Decry Omar Raid as Dangerous ‘Attempt to Influence an Election’

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, he wants his very own personal United States senator.” Texas Democratic US Senate candidate James Talarico on Monday…

By Brad Reed-Common Dreams on Oct 22, 2026Comments Off on Talarico Takes Direct Aim at Elon Musk as Early Voting Shatters Record in Key Texas County

‘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 $150 million for one Senate race?” said one observer. The world’s richest man is spending an unprecedented sum of…

By Brad Reed-Common Dreams on Oct 22, 2026Comments Off on ‘Billionaires Aren’t Compatible With Democracy’: Elon Musk Tries to Boost Ken Paxton With $158 Million Donation

Pentagon Officials Reportedly Ready to ‘Spill Their Guts’ to Help Get Hegseth Impeached

“Through his arrogance, he’s made many former allies willing to work with Democrats to hold his feet to the fire for all the damage he’s done to our…

By Brad Reed-Common Dreams on Oct 22, 2026Comments Off on Pentagon Officials Reportedly Ready to ‘Spill Their Guts’ to Help Get Hegseth Impeached

‘The Risk Here Is Severe’: Schumer Warns Trump FCC Against Approving AI Robocalls Ahead of Midterms

“Putting Americans in a position where they can be fed misinformation through AI-generated deception ahead of a crucial election is yet another attempt by Republicans to mislead voters.”…

By Jake Johnson Common Dreams on Oct 21, 2026Comments Off on ‘The Risk Here Is Severe’: Schumer Warns Trump FCC Against Approving AI Robocalls Ahead of Midterms

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

This Day in Alaska History-October 28th, 1920

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By Alaska Native News on Oct 28, 2026

This Day in Alaska History-October 27th, 1778

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By Alaska Native News on Oct 27, 2026

This Day in Alaska History-October 26th, 1909

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By Alaska Native News on Oct 26, 2026

This Day in Alaska History-October 23rd, 1960

The University of Alaska inaugurated its fourth president, William…

By Alaska Native News on Oct 23, 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

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

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

Haul Out Rock-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Sea Mammal Haulout Rock — Ugwik Wiinaq ugwigmi…

By Alutiiq Museum on Oct 5, 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

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