Category: Alaska
April 28, 2025
Alaska
Decline in Smoking Rates in Alaska: A Push from Health Campaigns
A recent report from the Alaska Department of Health has highlighted a significant decline in smoking rates across the state,…
April 28, 2025
Alaska
Record Participation Marks 2025 Native Youth Olympic Games in Anchorage
The Native Youth Olympic Games (NYO) have come a long way since their inception in 1971, which featured only a…
April 28, 2025
Alaska
Alaska House Bill 16 Seeks Significant Changes to Campaign Contribution System
The Alaska House of Representatives is currently considering House Bill 16, a proposal that aims to reform the state’s virtually…
April 28, 2025
Alaska
Renewed Interest in Alaska’s Donlin Gold Project with $1 Billion Investment Deal
The Donlin gold project in Western Alaska, long seen as a significant but stalled gold prospect, has gained renewed momentum…
April 28, 2025
Alaska
Two Economic Visions for Alaska: Substance vs. Hype
Alaska’s economy presents a contrasting picture, grappling between measurable factors like GDP and employment, and the speculative hopes tied to…
April 28, 2025
Alaska
The Stranded Hunters: A Tale of Survival and Rescue in Alaska
On September 14, 1965, a hunting expedition intended to be just a two-minute trophy affair turned into a grueling fight…
April 26, 2025
Alaska
Alaska Reports Multiple In-Custody Deaths: Calls for Accountability and Mental Health Resources
The Alaska Department of Corrections has reported three in-custody deaths in April alone, raising the total number for the year…
April 26, 2025
Alaska
Representative Ted Eischeid Proposes House Bill 192 to Reform Alaska’s Unemployment Support System
Amid ongoing debates over Alaska’s annual operating budget, Representative Ted Eischeid of Northeast Anchorage has taken a proactive step by…
April 26, 2025
Alaska
Local Skate Manufacturer Faces Challenges Amidst Trade War
Ermine Skate, a high-end Nordic ice skate manufacturer based in Anchorage, Alaska, is experiencing significant challenges due to recent tariffs…
April 26, 2025
Alaska
Alaska’s $44 Billion Gas Pipeline Project Faces Legislative Scrutiny Amid Renewed Interest
JUNEAU — A renewed push is underway for a $44 billion gas pipeline in Alaska, as the state agency responsible…
April 26, 2025
Alaska
Katy Arvidson: From Patient to Advocate as Ms. Wheelchair Alaska USA
Katy Arvidson is no stranger to challenges, resting on a hospital bed in a bright yellow room at Providence hospital…
April 26, 2025
Alaska
Alaska Senate Prepares for Critical Vote on Education Funding Bill Amidst Governor’s Concerns
The Alaska Senate is set to vote on a new education funding bill this coming Monday, as Governor Mike Dunleavy…