Alaska Native News

Former Advanced Nurse Practitioner Sentenced to 26 Years for Illegally Prescribing Opioids Resulting in Three Overdose Deaths

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A former Eagle River advanced nurse practitioner…

NOAA Fisheries Releases 2026 Alaska Aquaculture Accomplishments Report

NOAA Fisheries is advancing sustainable aquaculture in Alaska through…

Superior Court Upholds Division of Elections’ Handling of Internal Absentee Ballot Reports

(Anchorage, AK) – Wednesday the Alaska Superior Court granted summary…

Top Democrats Launch Congressional Probe Into Trump-Nvidia ‘Scheme’

Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Richard Neal accused the Trump…

November 13th, 1982

On November 13th 1982, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was…

This Day in Alaska History-November 13th, 1922

On November 13th 1922, Austin E. Cap Lathrop Began construction…

State

BLM Takes Historic Action to Settle Alaska’s Land Pattern for All Alaskans

Bureau Reduces Statehood Overselections by More Than 5 Million Acres ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Tuesday, the Bureau of Land Management took historic…

By BLM on Nov 4, 2026Comments Off on BLM Takes Historic Action to Settle Alaska’s Land Pattern for All Alaskans

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

General News

Former Advanced Nurse Practitioner Sentenced to 26 Years for Illegally Prescribing Opioids Resulting in Three Overdose Deaths

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A former Eagle River advanced nurse practitioner…

By Reagan Zimmerman-Hartzheim-U.S. Attorney 's Office-Alaska on Nov 13, 2026Comments Off on Former Advanced Nurse Practitioner Sentenced to 26 Years for Illegally Prescribing Opioids Resulting in Three Overdose Deaths

NOAA Fisheries Releases 2026 Alaska Aquaculture Accomplishments Report

NOAA Fisheries is advancing sustainable aquaculture in Alaska through…

By NOAA Fisheries on Nov 13, 2026Comments Off on NOAA Fisheries Releases 2026 Alaska Aquaculture Accomplishments Report

Superior Court Upholds Division of Elections’ Handling of Internal Absentee Ballot Reports

(Anchorage, AK) – Wednesday the Alaska Superior Court granted summary…

By Information Officer Sam Curtis on Nov 13, 2026Comments Off on Superior Court Upholds Division of Elections’ Handling of Internal Absentee Ballot Reports

This Day in Alaska History-November 13th, 1922

On November 13th 1922, Austin E. Cap Lathrop Began construction…

By Alaska Native News on Nov 13, 2026Comments Off on This Day in Alaska History-November 13th, 1922

Top Democrats Launch Congressional Probe Into Trump-Nvidia ‘Scheme’

Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Richard Neal accused the Trump administration of an “ostensible attempt to mask an unconstitutional export tax as a national security tariff action—benefiting both…

By Jake Johnson Common Dreams on Nov 13, 2026Comments Off on Top Democrats Launch Congressional Probe Into Trump-Nvidia ‘Scheme’

Jeffries Dragged for ‘Serious Leadership Problem’ as Hegseth Impeachment Bid Falls 7 Votes Short With 11 Dem No-Shows

“Jeffries didn’t even whip the vote,” one critic said about the House minority leader, who wants to be speaker. “This is why people want a stronger leader.” As…

By Brett Wilkins - Common Dreams on Nov 12, 2026Comments Off on Jeffries Dragged for ‘Serious Leadership Problem’ as Hegseth Impeachment Bid Falls 7 Votes Short With 11 Dem No-Shows

Days After Midterm Blowout, 22 Democrats Join GOP to Advance ‘Massive Giveaway’ to Big Oil

“It’s exactly what the fossil fuel industry wants,” one critic said of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act. The US Senate on Monday voted in bipartisan fashion…

By Jake Johnson Common Dreams on Nov 11, 2026Comments Off on Days After Midterm Blowout, 22 Democrats Join GOP to Advance ‘Massive Giveaway’ to Big Oil

‘Beaten and Disinterested’ Trump Makes ‘Flaccid’ Claim That Midterms Were Rigged

“Trump can’t admit his policies f–ked the midterms,” said one critic. “Nothing is ever his fault. So now the accusation is that red states cheated against themselves.” As…

By Brett Wilkins - Common Dreams on Nov 11, 2026Comments Off on ‘Beaten and Disinterested’ Trump Makes ‘Flaccid’ Claim That Midterms Were Rigged

‘The President’s Answer Here Is Nonsense’: Forbes Reporter Debunks Trump Lies About $3 Billion Wealth Surge

“All this dealmaking leads to staggering amounts of cash.” Forbes reporter Dan Alexander on Sunday thoroughly debunked claims made by President Donald Trump that his net worth grew…

By Brad Reed-Common Dreams on Nov 10, 2026Comments Off on ‘The President’s Answer Here Is Nonsense’: Forbes Reporter Debunks Trump Lies About $3 Billion Wealth Surge

Trump DOJ Cleared Merger After Company Donated to Melania Trump Initiative

“The next Congress has a responsibility to take these sorts of transactions seriously and root out the blatant corruption that has allowed America to turn into an oligarchy.”…

By Brad Reed-Common Dreams on Nov 10, 2026Comments Off on Trump DOJ Cleared Merger After Company Donated to Melania Trump Initiative

Bernie Sanders: Increasing Social Security Payments by $2400 Next Year a Top Priority

“How? By scrapping the cap and demanding that the wealthy pay their fair share of taxes.” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Saturday that one of his top priorities,…

By Jon Queally Common Dreams on Nov 9, 2026Comments Off on Bernie Sanders: Increasing Social Security Payments by $2400 Next Year a Top Priority

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

November 13th, 1982

On November 13th 1982, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial…

By VOA on Nov 13, 2026

This Day in Alaska History-November 13th, 1922

On November 13th 1922, Austin E. Cap Lathrop Began…

By Alaska Native News on Nov 13, 2026

This Day in Alaska History-November 12th, 1910

Thirteen years after the steamship Portland sailed into Seattle,…

By Alaska Native News on Nov 12, 2026

This Day in Alaska History-November 11th, 1919

On November 11th 1919, one year after the sinking…

By Alaska Native News on Nov 11, 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

Former Advanced Nurse Practitioner Sentenced to 26 Years for Illegally Prescribing Opioids Resulting in Three Overdose Deaths

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A former Eagle River advanced nurse…

By Reagan Zimmerman-Hartzheim-U.S. Attorney 's Office-Alaska on Nov 13, 2026

Alaska Guardsmen, Mongolian first responders conquer rugged terrain during Uvs 2026 disaster response exercise

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Against the backdrop of western Mongolia’s…

By Maj. Chelsea Aspelund 176th Wing on Nov 12, 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

Superior Court Upholds Division of Elections’ Handling of Internal Absentee Ballot Reports

(Anchorage, AK) – Wednesday the Alaska Superior Court granted…

By Information Officer Sam Curtis on Nov 13, 2026

‘Beaten and Disinterested’ Trump Makes ‘Flaccid’ Claim That Midterms Were Rigged

“Trump can’t admit his policies f–ked the midterms,” said…

By Brett Wilkins - Common Dreams on Nov 11, 2026

Trump DOJ Cleared Merger After Company Donated to Melania Trump Initiative

“The next Congress has a responsibility to take these…

By Brad Reed-Common Dreams on Nov 10, 2026

Department of Law Responds to Lawsuit from Mary Peltola Campaign

(Anchorage, AK) – Friday, the Mary Peltola campaign filed…

By Information Officer Sam Curtis on Nov 9, 2026

Earthquake-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Earthquake — Nuna Aulaluni (N), Nuna Arulaluni (S)…

By Alutiiq Museum on Nov 9, 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

The Arctic and Alaska Science

Aging halibut while saving halibut

Traditional methods of determining the age of halibut are generally accurate. But they have a number of drawbacks—especially for the halibut. “The biggest limitation…

By Tom Moran Alaska Sea Grant on Nov 11, 2026Comments Off on Aging halibut while saving halibut

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

Science/Education

What to expect when you’re expecting kelp

For an organism that grows so readily in the Alaskan wild, kelp is surprisingly complicated to cultivate. The process calls for a cutting-edge nursery and extensive specialized knowledge,…

By Tom Moran Alaska Sea Grant on Nov 13, 2026Comments Off on What to expect when you’re expecting kelp