Alaska Native News

A Very Merry Christmas to Each and Every One!

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Centuries-Long Traditions Make for a Very Merry Christmas!

Once again, Christmas is upon us. The season,…

Watch Santa’s Flight Around the Globe!

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Christmas-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Christmas — ARausistuaq (N), Rausistuaq (N), ARusistuaq (S) Guangkuta ARusistuartaartukut…

Senator Sullivan wishes All a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy New Year!

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What Christmas Once Meant—and What It Could Mean Again for a Divided America

Christmas, once a time to gather, reflect, and renew our…

State

Murkowski Introduces Legislation to Boost Resilience & Build Stronger Communities

Washington, D.C. – In an effort to make it easier for communities across the nation to better protect critical, at-risk infrastructure and…

By Office of Senator Lisa Murkowski on Dec 18, 2025Comments Off on Murkowski Introduces Legislation to Boost Resilience & Build Stronger Communities

Governor Dunleavy Declares December 2025 Mat-Su Windstorm a Disaster, Activating State Recovery Programs

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Governor Mike Dunleavy declared the December 2025 Mat-Su Windstorm a disaster on December 9, 2025, in…

By Jeremy Zidek-State of Alaska on Dec 17, 2025Comments Off on Governor Dunleavy Declares December 2025 Mat-Su Windstorm a Disaster, Activating State Recovery Programs

Congressman Nick Begich Celebrates Presidential Signing of H.J. Res. 131 and H.J. Res. 106, Advancing Alaska’s Resource Future

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thursday, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) joined President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office as the President signed H.J.…

By Office of Congressman Nick Begich on Dec 15, 2025Comments Off on Congressman Nick Begich Celebrates Presidential Signing of H.J. Res. 131 and H.J. Res. 106, Advancing Alaska’s Resource Future

Murkowski: “We Still Have Time to Reach Bipartisan Consensus.”

Washington, DC — Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement Thursday following her votes to proceed on debate for the…

By Office of Senator Lisa Murkowski on Dec 15, 2025Comments Off on Murkowski: “We Still Have Time to Reach Bipartisan Consensus.”

General News

A Very Merry Christmas to Each and Every One!

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By Alaska Native News on Dec 24, 2025Comments Off on A Very Merry Christmas to Each and Every One!

Centuries-Long Traditions Make for a Very Merry Christmas!

Once again, Christmas is upon us. The season,…

By The Alaska Native News Staff on Dec 24, 2025Comments Off on Centuries-Long Traditions Make for a Very Merry Christmas!

Watch Santa’s Flight Around the Globe!

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By NORAD on Dec 24, 2025Comments Off on Watch Santa’s Flight Around the Globe!

Ketchikan Jury Convicts Devon Guthrie of Sexual Assault and Finds Multiple Aggravating Factors

(Ketchikan, AK) – Last week, a Ketchikan jury found Devon Guthrie,…

By Patty Sullivan-State Department of Law, on Dec 24, 2025Comments Off on Ketchikan Jury Convicts Devon Guthrie of Sexual Assault and Finds Multiple Aggravating Factors

Senator Sullivan wishes All a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy New Year!

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By Office of Senator Dan Sullivan on Dec 24, 2025Comments Off on Senator Sullivan wishes All a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy New Year!

Karl Marx Thomas Sentenced to 15 Years for Strangling His Girlfriend

(Anchorage, AK) – Friday, Judge Superior Court Jack McKenna sentenced…

By Patty Sullivan-State Department of Law, on Dec 23, 2025Comments Off on Karl Marx Thomas Sentenced to 15 Years for Strangling His Girlfriend

National/World

War Crime, Murder, or Both? House Dems Demand DOJ Probe Into Hegseth Order to Kill Shipwrecked Sailors

“Giving a general order to kill any survivors constitutes a war crime,” wrote Reps. Jamie Raskin and Ted Lieu. “Outside of war, the killing of unarmed, helpless men…

By Julia Conley-Common Dreams on Dec 24, 2025Comments Off on War Crime, Murder, or Both? House Dems Demand DOJ Probe Into Hegseth Order to Kill Shipwrecked Sailors

Supreme Court Deals Trump Major Loss on Illinois National Guard Deployment

“Trump is losing his grip on the dictatorial power he so covets,” said one legal analyst. The US Supreme Court on Tuesday dealt President Donald Trump a major loss by rejecting the…

By Brad Reed-Common Dreams on Dec 24, 2025Comments Off on Supreme Court Deals Trump Major Loss on Illinois National Guard Deployment

Trump Continues ‘War Against Renewables’ With Halt of Five Offshore Wind Farms

“Trump is killing jobs, raising energy costs, and harming the planet,” said Sen. Tim Kaine. “Grinch!” The Trump administration’s efforts to thwart a transition from climate-wrecking fossil fuels to renewable energy continued…

By Jessica Corbett-Common Dreams on Dec 23, 2025Comments Off on Trump Continues ‘War Against Renewables’ With Halt of Five Offshore Wind Farms

Trump Ramps Up Aggression Against Venezuela With Seizure of Ship Not Under US Sanctions

The Venezuelan government condemned the seizure as “a serious act of international piracy;” meanwhile, a US official said the Coast Guard was pursuing a third tanker in the…

By Brett Wilkins - Common Dreams on Dec 22, 2025Comments Off on Trump Ramps Up Aggression Against Venezuela With Seizure of Ship Not Under US Sanctions

‘Stuck and Confused’ Waymo Robotaxis Snarl San Francisco Traffic During Massive Blackout

“During a disaster… Waymos would be blocking evacuation routes. Hard to believe no one asked these questions, until you realize that good governance is suspended when billionaires knock…

By Brett Wilkins - Common Dreams on Dec 22, 2025Comments Off on ‘Stuck and Confused’ Waymo Robotaxis Snarl San Francisco Traffic During Massive Blackout

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

December 23rd, 1905

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By Alaska Native News on Dec 23, 2025

December 22nd, 1908

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By Alaska Native News on Dec 22, 2025

This Day in Alaska History-December 21st, 1909

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By Alaska Native News on Dec 21, 2025

This Day in Alaska History-December 20th, 1920

Moses Blanchard Sentenced to 40 Years for Role in Murder of Lincoln Peratrovich

(Klawock, AK) – Last week, Superior Court Judge Daniel…

By Patty Sullivan-State Department of Law, on Dec 22, 2025

Sullivan Applauds Extension of Secure Rural Schools Program

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) praised the House of…

By Office of Senator Dan Sullivan on Dec 15, 2025

Emmonak Teen Dies in Snow Machine Stunt on Yukon River

Attempts to waterskip a snow machine on the Yukon…

By Alaska Native News on Nov 24, 2025

Alaska Organized Militia continues recovery support across Western Alaska

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON – Members of the Alaska Organized Militia…

By Dana Rosso-Alaska National Guard Public Affairs on Nov 21, 2025

Mpox Confirmed in the Municipality of Anchorage What Alaska Clinicians Should Know

A case of clade II mpox (monkeypox) infection was…

By Health Alaska.gov on Dec 23, 2025

State Settles Long-Running Lawsuit Against Juul, Altria

(Anchorage, AK) – After five years of litigation, the State…

By Patty Sullivan-State Department of Law, on Dec 9, 2025

Trump Fights Order to Fully Fund November SNAP Benefits

“Families have already suffered enough, going nearly a week…

By Jessica Corbett-Common Dreams on Nov 8, 2025

USDA Tells Grocery Stores They Can’t Give Discounts to People Hit by Trump’s Food Stamp Freeze

“Can’t follow the law when a judge says fund…

By Stephen Prager-Common Dreams on Nov 4, 2025

Supreme Court Deals Trump Major Loss on Illinois National Guard Deployment

“Trump is losing his grip on the dictatorial power…

By Brad Reed-Common Dreams on Dec 24, 2025

Murkowski: “We Still Have Time to Reach Bipartisan Consensus.”

Washington, DC — Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the…

By Office of Senator Lisa Murkowski on Dec 15, 2025

Calls Grow to Release Transcript of ‘Highly Disturbing’ Trump-MBS Call After Khashoggi Murder

Rep. Eugene Vindman—who was a White House national security…

By Brett Wilkins - Common Dreams on Nov 26, 2025

Alito Temporarily Reinstates Texas’ Trump-Requested Redrawn Maps

Alito’s order came in response to a ruling from…

By Olivia Rosane Common Dreams on Nov 24, 2025

Christmas-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Christmas — ARausistuaq (N), Rausistuaq (N), ARusistuaq (S) Guangkuta…

By Alutiiq Museum on Dec 24, 2025

Winter-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Winter — Uksuq Tamuuliciqukut uksurpailan. – We will make…

By Alutiiq Museum on Dec 22, 2025

Eagle Harbor-Alutiiq Wrd of the Week

Eagle Harbor — Irak Amlesqat Nuniarmiut Iragmek taimaut. –…

By Alutiiq Museum on Dec 15, 2025

Harpoon-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Harpoon — Ayaquq Ayaquq egtaakait cuumi arwanun. –…

By Alutiiq Museum on Dec 9, 2025

The Arctic and Alaska Science

A wrinkle beneath the icy face of Alaska

A few days ago, the forces beneath Alaska rattled people within a 500-mile radius: A magnitude 7 earthquake ripped under Hubbard Glacier. The earthquake’s…

By Ned Rozelle-Geophysical Institute on Dec 13, 2025Comments Off on A wrinkle beneath the icy face of Alaska

Research offers defense against energized space electrons

Research at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute is advancing the ability to quickly clean up Earth’s radiation belts from a flood…

By Rod Boyce-Geophysical Institute, on Dec 10, 2025Comments Off on Research offers defense against energized space electrons

UAF study links beaver expansion to faster Arctic thaw

The climate-driven spread of beaver ponds in Alaska’s Arctic accelerates the effects of a warming environment by causing pond-adjacent permafrost to thaw and by…

By Rod Boyce-Geophysical Institute on Nov 18, 2025Comments Off on UAF study links beaver expansion to faster Arctic thaw