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Prolific Alaska historian Helen Hegener taps other writers and sources to help tell a story that is revealing of both its era and geography.
A pair of UAF engineering students will try to collect samples every 2,000 feet on Denali, in an effort to determine if the tiny plastic particles are as abundant there as they are elsewhere on Earth.
The city seeks the disclosure in an effort to ensure that the operator of Alaska’s largest oil field has the financial wherewithal to, for example, clean up a major oil spill.
The Aaluk Crew landed Utqiaġvik’s first bowhead whale of the spring season in April. It was also 17-year-old striker Donald “Button” Adams’ first catch.
She recently supported one controversial Alaska mining project and took steps to reject another, creating a mix of reactions. She also unexpectedly pulled her support for a pro-drilling bill for Alaska.
Whether the animals spent the whole winter here or have just migrated from far away, there is work to be done.
Here, we think of elders as an important tie to who we were and what matters. We surely don’t focus on their hair. Or how they walk, or don’t.
The executive branch doesn’t compromise because it doesn’t have to. The Legislature has handed over ongoing spending power to the executive branch.
Citing local concerns, Alaska Public Safety Commissioner James Cockrell said the state was not pursuing new commissions for Chickaloon tribal police around Sutton.
When should you start working in the garden? In Southcetnral Alaska, it’s crucial to exercise patience because your lawn and garden need sufficient time to dry out after winter’s heavy snowfall.
Public money meant to support public schools should not be handed to parents in return for keeping their kids home away from public school.
It is possible to support public education and still believe some children will do better with a different educational experience than the public system
We all know that carrying a bag of dog poop isn’t among our top 10 favorite activities, but disposing of it properly is so important.
I write this to encourage animal lovers in Anchorage to adopt or rescue a dog or a cat, giving them a loving home for which they deserve.
If a tax-exempt religious school is receiving a state’s public education funding, should any tax-exempted status it enjoys be revoked?
I’m sorry I missed this debate, but I’m gratified I now have a much better understanding of “normal” and “woke.” And how important these concepts are in the mayoral runoff.
Thanks to Michael Geraghty for his excellent letter on April 28 explaining Alaska’s system for selecting judges based on their qualifications.
Bending your head forward at a 45-degree angle to look at a cellphone or tablet can dramatically increase your chances of having a “tech neck.”
Parent coaching their son’s sports team is tired of him clowning around during practice.
The judge also said the state is unlikely to overturn the decision through the Alaska Supreme Court, writing in the order that the state “has not shown a likelihood of prevailing on the merits on appeal.”
Alaska Public Media and the Anchorage Daily News are co-hosting a mayoral runoff debate between Suzanne LaFrance and Dave Bronson. The last day to vote in the runoff election is Tuesday, May 14.
The census launched May 1 and is available to not only musicians but also anyone who works in a music-related or music-adjacent industry.
Here’s what the candidates had to say about their priorities and many of the issues Anchorage voters said they care about most.
If a UNESCO World Heritage Site is erased by a million tons of ice and there’s no one around to see it, what does it mean?