This Day in Alaska History-October 14th, 1915
Austin “Cap” Lathrop, widely known as “Alaska’s first home-grown millionaire,” established his presence in the territory of Alaska when he…
Employment First Awareness Week 2026
WHEREAS, Alaska became an Employment First state in 2014 with the goal of ensuring that individuals with disabilities have information,…
Sierra Club Slams Trump Administration’s Decision to Bypass Environmental Reviews for Arctic Oil Drilling
WASHINGTON – Last week, the Trump administration invited fresh controversy when it announced it will abandon environmental reviews under the…
‘You’re Not Going to Get Rid of Us,’ Vows Leonard Peltier Amid Trump Assault on Indigenous Rights
“We just want to be left alone,” the former longtime political prisoner said. “We don’t want to be part of…
Ilhan Omar’s Home Raided by DHS Following Trump-GOP Deportation Threats
Trump and other Republicans have called for Omar to be stripped of her citizenship and deported for years. Following years…
This Day in Alaska History-October 13th, 1905
The Daily Gateway newspaper in Seward reported the progress of the Alaska Central Railway to its readers on October 13th,…
Nanwalek-Alutiiq Word of the Week
Nanwalek (formerly English Bay) — Nanwalek Kina Nanwalegmek? – Who is from Nanwalek? The Alutiiq village of Nanwalek lies on…
US Observes Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples Day
WASHINGTON — The United States observes its Columbus Day holiday on Monday as well Indigenous Peoples Day. Columbus Day has been…
Sullivan Introduces Legislation to Expand Available Lands for Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veteran Allotments
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—Last week, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) introduced the Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans Land Allotment Fulfillment Act of 2026.…
Time capsule: Hardwood, softwood, fuelwood
Note: After finally cleaning my stovepipe last weekend, it feels like woodstove season at my cabin can officially (and safely)…