Alaska Native News

Anchorage man charged with firearm crime connected to September encounter with Anchorage Police

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A federal grand jury in Alaska returned…

Denali climbed, its snow sampled for plastics

Two mountaineers who are also University of Alaska Fairbanks students…

Trump Backer Elon Musk Accused of ‘Clearly Illegal Vote-Buying’

“Making a million-dollar prize contingent on registering to vote is…

Leader of multistate drug trafficking ring sentenced to 15 years

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – An Anchorage man was sentenced Oct. 18…

2024 Citizen of the Year Award Winner

Every year, AFN honors those who have made outstanding contributions to…

This Day in Alaska History-October 22nd, 1951

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State

Sullivan Highlights Work to Advance Priorities of Alaska Native People at Annual AFN Convention

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), addressing the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) annual convention today, spoke about the progress…

By Office of Senator Dan Sullivan on Oct 21, 2024Comments Off on Sullivan Highlights Work to Advance Priorities of Alaska Native People at Annual AFN Convention

Alaska Congressional Delegation Welcomes Federal Disaster Declaration for Juneau Floods

Washington, DC – Friday, U.S. Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-AK) and Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-AK) welcomed a federal disaster…

By Alaska Congressional Delegation on Oct 21, 2024Comments Off on Alaska Congressional Delegation Welcomes Federal Disaster Declaration for Juneau Floods

It’s Alaska Day!

One hundred and fifty-seven years ago, Alaska was formally transferred from Russia to the United States after it was purchased from…

By Alaska Native News on Oct 18, 2024Comments Off on It’s Alaska Day!

Sullivan Legislation Protects Alaska Native Artists’ Cultural Heritage and Economic Opportunities

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) introduced the Alaska’s Right to Ivory Sales and Tradition (ARTIST) Act and the Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act to…

By Office of Senator Dan Sullivan on Oct 18, 2024Comments Off on Sullivan Legislation Protects Alaska Native Artists’ Cultural Heritage and Economic Opportunities

General News

Anchorage man charged with firearm crime connected to September encounter with Anchorage Police

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A federal grand jury in Alaska returned…

By Reagan Zimmerman Public Affairs Officer Reagan.Zimmerman@usdoj.gov on Oct 22, 2024Comments Off on Anchorage man charged with firearm crime connected to September encounter with Anchorage Police

Leader of multistate drug trafficking ring sentenced to 15 years

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – An Anchorage man was sentenced Oct. 18…

By Reagan Zimmerman Public Affairs Officer Reagan.Zimmerman@usdoj.gov on Oct 22, 2024Comments Off on Leader of multistate drug trafficking ring sentenced to 15 years

2024 Citizen of the Year Award Winner

Every year, AFN honors those who have made outstanding contributions to…

By Alaska Federation of Natives on Oct 22, 2024Comments Off on 2024 Citizen of the Year Award Winner

Anchorage man charged with firearm, drug trafficking crimes

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A federal grand jury in Alaska returned…

By Reagan Zimmerman Public Affairs Officer Reagan.Zimmerman@usdoj.gov on Oct 21, 2024Comments Off on Anchorage man charged with firearm, drug trafficking crimes

Federal Declaration of Emergency Granted for August 2024 Mendenhall River Flooding

United States President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. issued a federal…

By Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska on Oct 20, 2024Comments Off on Federal Declaration of Emergency Granted for August 2024 Mendenhall River Flooding

Joseph Kashatok, of Kipnuk, Sentenced to 79 Years for Possession of Child Pornography

(Bethel, AK) – On Oct. 15, Superior Court Judge Nelson Traverso…

By Patty Sullivan | State Department of Law on Oct 20, 2024Comments Off on Joseph Kashatok, of Kipnuk, Sentenced to 79 Years for Possession of Child Pornography

National/World

Trump Backer Elon Musk Accused of ‘Clearly Illegal Vote-Buying’

“Making a million-dollar prize contingent on registering to vote is illegal,” said election law analyst Rick Hasen. Election law experts said over the weekend that billionaire Tesla CEO…

By Jake Johnson | Common Dreams on Oct 22, 2024Comments Off on Trump Backer Elon Musk Accused of ‘Clearly Illegal Vote-Buying’

Voices Against ‘Extermination Campaign’ in Gaza Call Out to the World: ‘This Has to Stop!’

“Israel is committing unprecedented massacres in northern Gaza, and the international community cannot remain silent!” The opponents of a “genocide unfolding in real time” in Gaza are spoke out again…

By Jon Queally | Common Dreams on Oct 21, 2024Comments Off on Voices Against ‘Extermination Campaign’ in Gaza Call Out to the World: ‘This Has to Stop!’

‘He’s Not Kidding,’ Advocates Warn as Trump Threatens to Defund Schools for Teaching US History

The Republican presidential nominee is threatening funding if teachers “don’t teach what he wants,” said one teachers union leader. “That’s indoctrination and it’s dangerous.” Education advocates implored voters…

By Julia Conley | Common Dreams on Oct 20, 2024Comments Off on ‘He’s Not Kidding,’ Advocates Warn as Trump Threatens to Defund Schools for Teaching US History

Emoluments Probe Concludes Trump Used DC Hotel to Enrich Himself, Fleece Taxpayers While President

“Far from expressing contrition for cashing in on the presidency, Donald Trump has made explicit his intent to expand his commodification of federal office if re-elected.” Democrats on…

By Brett Wilkins | Common Dreams on Oct 20, 2024Comments Off on Emoluments Probe Concludes Trump Used DC Hotel to Enrich Himself, Fleece Taxpayers While President

Leak Shows Industry Plot to Worsen Methane Emissions—If Trump Wins

“They want to take climate out of the policy process entirely.” A key oil and gas industry group has devised a plan to dismantle Biden-era climate regulations, including…

By Edward Carver | Common Dreams. on Oct 20, 2024Comments Off on Leak Shows Industry Plot to Worsen Methane Emissions—If Trump Wins

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

This Day in Alaska History-October 22nd, 1951

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By Alaska Native News on Oct 22, 2024

This Day in Alaska History-October 21st, 1903

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By Alaska Native News on Oct 21, 2024

This Day in Alaska History-October 20th, 1897

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By Alaska Native News on Oct 20, 2024

This Day in Alaska History-October 19th, 1951

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By Alaska Native News on Oct 19, 2024

Shaquille Carawan Arrested for Murder of Abigail Olson and Novely Rivers in Hooper Bay

Alaska State Troopers in Bethel were notified that two…

By Alaska Native News on Oct 6, 2024

22-Year-Old Kivelina Man Dies in ATV Rollover Wednesday Morning

Alaska State Troopers were notified at 6:54 am on…

By Alaska Native News on Sep 27, 2024

Committee Passes Peltola Bill to Cleanup Abandoned Hardrock Mines

WASHINGTON–Wednesday, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the…

By Office of Representative Peltola on Sep 20, 2024

Mother Kuskokwim Tribal Coalition celebrates protection from mining on BLM lands, urges protection on Kuskokwim River

BETHEL, ALASKA — The Mother Kuskokwim Tribal Coalition celebrates…

By Sophie Swope | Mother Kuskokwim Tribal Coalition on Aug 29, 2024

Triumph Over Trauma Justice Is Restored

Every year, Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) sheds light…

By StrongHearts Native Helpline on Oct 11, 2024

DEA Warns Drug Companies of Cyber Attacks that Could Lead to Data Breaches

The Drug Enforcement Administration has seen several cyber attacks…

By DEA Public Affairs on Oct 2, 2024

2023 Drug Overdose Mortality Report Released

ANCHORAGE – The Alaska Health Analytics and Vital Records…

By Shirley Sakaye | DOH on Oct 2, 2024

For-Profit US Healthcare System—Once Again—Ranks Dead Last Among Its Peers

“Our private, profit-driven system means that we are paying…

By Jake Johnson | Common Dreams on Sep 23, 2024

Trump Backer Elon Musk Accused of ‘Clearly Illegal Vote-Buying’

“Making a million-dollar prize contingent on registering to vote…

By Jake Johnson | Common Dreams on Oct 22, 2024

MSNBC’s Chris Hayes Catches Fox News Red-Handed Deceiving Its Audience to ‘Clean Up’ for Trump

“Do you see what they did there, on their…

By Jon Queally | Common Dreams on Oct 17, 2024

‘That’s Oligarchy,’ Says Sanders as Billionaires Pump Cash Into Trump Campaign

“We must overturn the disastrous Citizens United Supreme Court…

By Jake Johnson | Common Dreams on Oct 17, 2024

Alaska House Speaker’s Comments Raise Concerns Over Voter Disenfranchisement

Anchorage, AK – The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN)…

By Alaska Federation of Natives on Oct 14, 2024

Buy-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Buy — Igu’urluku KaaRamek igu’ullianga. – I bought a…

By Alutiiq Museum on Oct 20, 2024

Filipino-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Filipino — Filipiinaq Filipiinat taitaallriit kiagmi pekcaturluteng kaanaRimen. –…

By Alutiiq Museum on Oct 13, 2024

Starfish-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Starfish — Agyaruaq Agyaruat irurtuut. – Starfish have many…

By Alutiiq Museum on Oct 6, 2024

Battered Thing-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Battered Thing — MuRutuumasqaq Unaqaq yaamaq giinangq’rtuq. – This…

By Alutiiq Museum on Sep 30, 2024

The Arctic and Alaska Science

Denali climbed, its snow sampled for plastics

Two mountaineers who are also University of Alaska Fairbanks students were successful in their attempt to reach the top of North America’s highest peak…

By Ned Rozell | Geophysical Institute on Oct 22, 2024Comments Off on Denali climbed, its snow sampled for plastics