The Universal Service Fund’s Impact on Alaska
Under Threat by the Courts, FCC May Be Forced to End Vital Programs That Help Connect Schools and Libraries, Hospitals,…
Report Shows USDA Summer Meals Programs Reach Only Fraction of Kids in Need
“When the school year ends, millions of low-income children lose access to the school meals they depend on,” an expert…
FCC Adopts New Alert Code for Missing and Endangered Persons
Wireless Phone, TV, and Radio Alerts Could Help Raise Public Awareness of the Thousands of Missing Indigenous Persons WASHINGTON —The…
Tlingit & Haida Activates Tribal Emergency Operations Center
JUNEAU, AK–In response to the flooding on Mendenhall River in Juneau, Alaska, Tlingit & Haida President Chalyee Éesh Richard Peterson…
Palmer Man Convicted of Perjury and Voter Misconduct in 2022 Election
(Palmer, AK) – On July 30, 2024, after a five-day trial, a Palmer jury found 72-year-old John Barton guilty of…
Far North Currant Festival highlights less-known Alaska berry
Currants are getting their day in the spotlight at the Far North Currant Festival. Currants, a type of berry, grow…
UAF volcano field school explores 20th century’s biggest eruption
In the southern mountains of Katmai National Park and Preserve sits Novarupta volcano, which in 1912 belched the 20th century’s…
Alaska Railroad Greenlights Purchase of New Seward Cruise Port Backed by the Royal Caribbean Group Long-Term Commitment. Opening Spring 2026.
Anchorage AK – On Thursday, the Alaska Railroad’s Board of Directors approved the purchase of a $137 million new cruise…
Susitna River Coho Limits Reduced to One Fish and Bait Prohibited
(Palmer) – Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is reducing the bag limit for coho salmon to one fish in…
Fish Creek Youth-Only Fishery Opens Saturday and Sunday, August 3-4
(Palmer) – The Fish Creek Youth-Only Fishery will open on Saturday and Sunday, August 3-4, 2024, from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00…