This Day in Alaskan History- in May 31st, 1977
How Alaska Native communities navigate a potential $170 billion gold mine
Japanese researchers find that simple ‘support’ or ‘opposition’ cannot capture the full complexity of Alaska Native communities’ decision-making Fukuoka, Japan—Sitting at the northwestern edge of North America, Alaska stretches across a vast Arctic land of wilderness, culture, and wealth beneath the surface. Among its resources is the Donlin Gold deposit, located in southwestern Alaska’s […]
Research team seeks answers from a changing river
Dan Gillikin surveyed the view from his front window and didn’t like what he saw. The Aniak River, which runs alongside his house, was a jumble of car-sized chunks of ice. Breakup on the nearby Kuskokwim River had pushed a frozen snarl down the Aniak, making it impassable. “I’m basically looking at Armageddon right […]
Congressman Begich Announces Alaska’s 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner
ANCHORAGE, AK – Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) announced Service High School student Ivy Suoja has been selected as Alaska’s winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition with her mixed media collage portrait titled, Arctic Bear. As Alaska’s role in the Arctic continues to grow in importance to America’s future, Ivy’s piece is particularly timely. Her artwork […]