Alaska Native News

Anchorage man charged with firearm, drug trafficking crimes

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

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…

Alaska Congressional Delegation Welcomes Federal Disaster Declaration for Juneau Floods

Washington, DC – Friday, U.S. Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-AK) and Senators…

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…

This Day in Alaska History-October 21st, 1903

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Buy-Alutiiq Word of the Week

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

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, 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

FBI Seeking Information Regarding Serial Bank Robber

The FBI Anchorage Field Office is seeking information regarding the…

By Chloe Martin | Department of Justice on Oct 18, 2024Comments Off on FBI Seeking Information Regarding Serial Bank Robber

Leader of Anchorage drug trafficking conspiracy gets 20 years for trafficking fentanyl, meth

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The leader of an Anchorage drug trafficking…

By Reagan Zimmerman Public Affairs Officer Reagan.Zimmerman@usdoj.gov on Oct 18, 2024Comments Off on Leader of Anchorage drug trafficking conspiracy gets 20 years for trafficking fentanyl, meth

Webinar highlights Alaska-grown winter squash, pumpkins

Learn about the many different kinds of cucurbits such as…

By Julie Stricker | UAF on Oct 18, 2024Comments Off on Webinar highlights Alaska-grown winter squash, pumpkins

National/World

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

Two US radio stations end Russian-backed ‘propaganda’ programming

Washington — Russian-backed radio programmer Sputnik no longer broadcasts in the Washington market after years of criticism that its local radio station, WZHF, carries antisemitic content and false information…

By Katherine Gypson | VOA on Oct 18, 2024Comments Off on Two US radio stations end Russian-backed ‘propaganda’ programming

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

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

This Day in Alaska History-October 18th, 1867

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By Alaska Native News on Oct 18, 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

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

‘One of the Most Pathetic Things I’ve Ever Seen’: Watch Vance Refuse to Say Whether Trump Lost in 2020

A New York Times interview carried echoes of Vance’s…

By Julia Conley | Common Dreams on Oct 13, 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

Alaska peregrine falcon numbers drop again

Skip Ambrose has floated the upper Yukon River almost every year since Richard Nixon was President. Back then, in 1973, only 12 pairs of…

By Ned Rozell | Geophysical Institute on Oct 6, 2024Comments Off on Alaska peregrine falcon numbers drop again

Arctic sea ice has reached minimum extent for 2024

Arctic sea ice has likely reached its minimum extent for the year, at 4.28 million square kilometers (1.65 million square miles) on September 11,…

By NSIDC on Oct 4, 2024Comments Off on Arctic sea ice has reached minimum extent for 2024

Wood frogs: farthest-north amphibian cannibals

Their staccato voices can make a muskeg bog as loud as a city street, though most are so small they could sit in a…

By Ned Rozell | Geophysical Institute on Sep 21, 2024Comments Off on Wood frogs: farthest-north amphibian cannibals

A guide to the Alaska that was (is)

In 1935, in the middle of the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Federal Writers’ Project. His goal was to provide jobs…

By Ned Rozell | Geophysical Institute on Sep 16, 2024Comments Off on A guide to the Alaska that was (is)

Science/Education