Alaska Native News

First Americans hunted largest game through Western Hemisphere

New research led by a University of Alaska Fairbanks…

SB 249 – Preventing Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud – Passes Into Law

ANCHORAGE – Tuesday Senator Cathy Tilton (R — Wasilla)…

Conversations to connect us — ‘Alaska Voices’ on public radio

“Alaska Voices” is back on the radio across…

‘A Disaster for Democracy’: Report Shows Surging Corporate Spending in 2026 Elections

“The intense escalation of corporate spending we are now…

Trump Plans to Make 250th US Birthday ‘All About Himself’ With Long Speech, Late Fireworks

One journalist said that “this is like the epitome…

SB 249 – Preventing Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud – Passes Into Law

ANCHORAGE – Tuesday Senator Cathy Tilton (R — Wasilla) announced that SB249 has been become Alaska State Law. The bill provides…

By Cassandra Day AKLEG on Jul 2, 2026Comments Off on SB 249 – Preventing Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud – Passes Into Law

Sullivan Introduces Bycatch Reduction Act

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, last week introduced the Bycatch…

By Office of Senator Dan Sullivan on Jul 1, 2026Comments Off on Sullivan Introduces Bycatch Reduction Act

Governor Signs House Bill 73 to Help Close Critical Gap in Alaska’s Continuum of Care

Anchorage, Alaska — Governor Mike Dunleavy signed House Bill 73 into law, advancing Alaska’s complex care work and helping address…

By Alaska Department of Health on Jun 27, 2026Comments Off on Governor Signs House Bill 73 to Help Close Critical Gap in Alaska’s Continuum of Care

Legislature Sustains Veto of Critical Youth Mental Health Bill

JUNEAU, AK – At a time when Alaska faces urgent youth mental health and suicide prevention challenges, state legislators this…

By Inseparable on Jun 27, 2026Comments Off on Legislature Sustains Veto of Critical Youth Mental Health Bill

General News

Conversations to connect us — ‘Alaska Voices’ on public radio

“Alaska Voices” is back on the radio across…

By Lia Ferguson on Jul 2, 2026Comments Off on Conversations to connect us — ‘Alaska Voices’ on public radio

Coast Guard Conducts Five Changes of Command in Kodiak

KODIAK, Alaska — The Coast Guard conducted five changes…

By United States Coast Guard News on Jul 1, 2026Comments Off on Coast Guard Conducts Five Changes of Command in Kodiak

Alaska DOT&PF Identifies Apparent Low Bidder for Tustumena Replacement Vessel

Historic investment advances long-term commitment to strengthen the Alaska…

By Alaska DOT and PF on Jul 1, 2026Comments Off on Alaska DOT&PF Identifies Apparent Low Bidder for Tustumena Replacement Vessel

Advocates File Notice of Appeal in Alaska SNAP Delay Lawsuit

ALASKA — The National Center for Law and Economic…

By Patrick Fowler-National Center for Law and Economic Justice on Jun 30, 2026Comments Off on Advocates File Notice of Appeal in Alaska SNAP Delay Lawsuit

Thomas Keith Warren Sentenced to 107 Years for Attempted Sexual Assault and Burglary

(Anchorage, AK) – On June 18, 2026, Anchorage Superior Court…

By Information Officer Sam Curtis on Jun 30, 2026Comments Off on Thomas Keith Warren Sentenced to 107 Years for Attempted Sexual Assault and Burglary

Kodiak Seiners Association Endorses Kreiss-Tomkins for Governor

Commercial fishermen recognize JKT’s decade-plus of advocacy for balanced…

By Julian Chapin on Jun 29, 2026Comments Off on Kodiak Seiners Association Endorses Kreiss-Tomkins for Governor

‘A Disaster for Democracy’: Report Shows Surging Corporate Spending in 2026 Elections

“The intense escalation of corporate spending we are now seeing shows that it is well past time for salvaging American democracy to be treated with the urgency…

By Julia Conley-Common Dreams on Jul 2, 2026Comments Off on ‘A Disaster for Democracy’: Report Shows Surging Corporate Spending in 2026 Elections

Trump Plans to Make 250th US Birthday ‘All About Himself’ With Long Speech, Late Fireworks

One journalist said that “this is like the epitome of personalist rule—turning this into an imperial, dictatorial display of self-glorification.” As the desolate debacle of President Donald…

By Brett Wilkins - Common Dreams on Jul 2, 2026Comments Off on Trump Plans to Make 250th US Birthday ‘All About Himself’ With Long Speech, Late Fireworks

NORAD Emphasizes Airspace Safety and Homeland Defense Ahead of Freedom 250 Commemorations

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — As America prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of its founding, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is reminding the public—and…

By North American Aerospace Defense Command Public Affairs on Jul 1, 2026Comments Off on NORAD Emphasizes Airspace Safety and Homeland Defense Ahead of Freedom 250 Commemorations

Progressive Caucus Leader Backs Amendment to Cut Off Billions in US Military Aid to Israel

“The Israeli government committed war crimes in Gaza and helped drag America into war with Iran,” said Rep. Greg Casar. “Americans should not be financing more weapons…

By Jake Johnson Common Dreams on Jul 1, 2026Comments Off on Progressive Caucus Leader Backs Amendment to Cut Off Billions in US Military Aid to Israel

‘Not Even Trying to Hide Their Brazen Corruption’: Trump Sons Set to Profit From Tungsten Mining Deal

“This is the most corrupt administration in American history,” said one House Democrat. “It is not close.” A bombshell New York Times report detailing how President Donald Trump’s eldest…

By Jake Johnson Common Dreams on Jul 1, 2026Comments Off on ‘Not Even Trying to Hide Their Brazen Corruption’: Trump Sons Set to Profit From Tungsten Mining Deal

Supreme Court Gives Trump ‘King-Like’ Power to Purge Independent Agencies

“Today’s decision in Trump v. Slaughter takes a wrecking ball to a 90-year pillar of American law,” said House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin. The US Supreme…

By Brett Wilkins - Common Dreams on Jun 30, 2026Comments Off on Supreme Court Gives Trump ‘King-Like’ Power to Purge Independent Agencies

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

This Day in Alaskan History-July 1st, 1935

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By Alaska Native News on Jul 1, 2026

This Day in Alaskan History-June 30th, 1958

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By Alaska Native News on Jun 30, 2026

This Day in Alaskan History-June 29th, 1978

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By Alaska Native News on Jun 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

Congressman Begich Attends White House Roundtable on Historic Rural Health Investment

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Friday, Congressman Nick Begich attended “The Great,…

By Office of Congressman Nick Begich on Jan 17, 2026

Advocates File Notice of Appeal in Alaska SNAP Delay Lawsuit

ALASKA — The National Center for Law and…

By Patrick Fowler-National Center for Law and Economic Justice on Jun 30, 2026

‘Republicans Created This Crisis on Purpose’: Federal Data Shows ACA Enrollment Plunging

“This coverage collapse was a choice that Congress…

By Jake Johnson Common Dreams on Jun 30, 2026

Governor Signs House Bill 73 to Help Close Critical Gap in Alaska’s Continuum of Care

Anchorage, Alaska — Governor Mike Dunleavy signed House…

By Alaska Department of Health on Jun 27, 2026

Legislature Sustains Veto of Critical Youth Mental Health Bill

JUNEAU, AK – At a time when Alaska…

By Inseparable on Jun 27, 2026

‘A Disaster for Democracy’: Report Shows Surging Corporate Spending in 2026 Elections

“The intense escalation of corporate spending we are…

By Julia Conley-Common Dreams on Jul 2, 2026

‘Yeah, That’s Illegal’: USPS Chief Says States Won’t Receive Mail Ballots Unless They Hand Voter Rolls to Trump

“You’re making a decision that people cannot vote…

By Brad Reed-Common Dreams on Jun 30, 2026

Kodiak Seiners Association Endorses Kreiss-Tomkins for Governor

Commercial fishermen recognize JKT’s decade-plus of advocacy for…

By Julian Chapin on Jun 29, 2026

Unhinged Trump Calls US Progressives Communist ‘Animals’ Who Will ‘Close Your Churches’ and ‘Kill Your People’

The president complained about primary victories of progressives…

By Jessica Corbett-Common Dreams on Jun 28, 2026

Berry Picking-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Berry Picking — Nunaquluni, Alagnarsurluni Kiagmi nunaqutaartukut alagnanek.…

By Alutiiiq Museum on Jun 29, 2026

Halibut-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Halibut — Sagiq Una sagiq ang’uq. – This…

By Alutiiq Museum on Jun 22, 2026

Ship-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Ship — Skuunaq (schooner), Raa’uciq (sailboat) Skuunaq tang’rk’gka.…

By Alutiiq Museum on Jun 15, 2026

Crying Place — Alutiiq Word of the Week

Crying Place — Qiawik Qikertaq qiawik. – The…

By Alutiiq Museum on Jun 8, 2026

The Arctic and Alaska Science

Our large army of little green shield bugs comes and goes

The tiny flying green annoyances seemed to be in greater numbers than usual this year in late May and early June. They wouldn’t…

By Rod Boyce-Geophysical Institute, on Jun 29, 2026Comments Off on Our large army of little green shield bugs comes and goes

What we know about marine heatwaves in the Arctic

A new study by the AWI shows that marine heatwaves have been taking a greater toll on the Arctic Ocean in recent decades…

By Roland Koch Alfred Wegener Institute-Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research on Jun 23, 2026Comments Off on What we know about marine heatwaves in the Arctic

A snapshot in time: Ancient ground squirrel droppings, dating back 700,000 years, reveal rich details about evolutionary history of the Arctic

Hamilton, ON – Ground squirrel droppings, preserved for millennia in the Yukon’s deep permafrost, have yielded an enormous amount of environmental DNA from dozens…

By Mike Beattie McMaster University on Jun 11, 2026Comments Off on A snapshot in time: Ancient ground squirrel droppings, dating back 700,000 years, reveal rich details about evolutionary history of the Arctic

Arctic river deltas store 5% of world’s frozen carbon

An international team of scientists has, for the first time, quantified the total carbon stored in permafrost at the mouth of rivers flowing…

By Marmian Grimes-UAF on Jun 8, 2026Comments Off on Arctic river deltas store 5% of world’s frozen carbon

Science/Education