The United States celebrates its Independence Day on July 4 — a tradition that dates back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence. Two days later, delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. Some constitutional scholars argue […]
Dear Alaska Native News, Happy Holidays! I hope you are looking forward to a peaceful and joyful holiday season. In the next couple of weeks, Members of the 119th Congress will be sworn in, and I will no longer be the Representative for All Alaska. As this transition begins, I am determined to ensure that […]
Take a stroll through a winter wonderland under the Arctic Lights at the Georgeson Botanical Garden. The garden, on the University of Alaska Fairbanks Troth Yeddha’ Campus, will be festooned with lights from 5-9 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 19 through Jan. 18. Visitors are encouraged to take a walk on the paths between […]