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07-20-2025 Vol 2027

Category: Alaska

Documentary ‘Sacred Alaska’ Showcases Yup’ik Communities and Russian Orthodox Faith

Documentary ‘Sacred Alaska’ Showcases Yup’ik Communities and Russian Orthodox Faith

The documentary ‘Sacred Alaska,’ which explores the history of the Russian Orthodox faith in Alaska, has made its long-awaited debut…
Dude Mtn and the Alaska Folk Festival: A Celebration of Music and Community

Dude Mtn and the Alaska Folk Festival: A Celebration of Music and Community

The Alaska Folk Festival, a notable event in the state’s cultural calendar, celebrated its 50th anniversary this month in Juneau,…
University of Alaska Graduate Sues Federal Government Over Student Status Revocation

University of Alaska Graduate Sues Federal Government Over Student Status Revocation

Jean Kashikov, a recent University of Alaska graduate, is taking legal action against the federal government after the Trump administration…
Alaska Senate Proposes $100 Million Budget Cuts Amid $85 Million Shortfall

Alaska Senate Proposes $100 Million Budget Cuts Amid $85 Million Shortfall

JUNEAU — The Alaska Senate is proposing significant budget cuts amid a projected fiscal shortfall exceeding $85 million in its…
Alaska Society of American Foresters Convenes in Tok to Discuss Forestry Challenges

Alaska Society of American Foresters Convenes in Tok to Discuss Forestry Challenges

The community of Tok, situated deep in Interior Alaska, played host this week to the annual meeting of the Alaska…
Alaska Faces Budget Crisis Amid Clashing Views on Solutions

Alaska Faces Budget Crisis Amid Clashing Views on Solutions

Alaska is grappling with a significant budget crisis, igniting a heated debate among fiscal conservatives and their opponents regarding the…
Alaska Small Businesses Struggling Amid Tariff Changes and Supply Chain Issues

Alaska Small Businesses Struggling Amid Tariff Changes and Supply Chain Issues

The Spice and Tea Exchange in South Anchorage, owned by Liz Eldridge, has found itself in a precarious position due…
Exploring Resilient Queer Spaces in Red States: A Journey Through American LGBTQ+ Life

Exploring Resilient Queer Spaces in Red States: A Journey Through American LGBTQ+ Life

As a longtime queer journalist, my journey has taken me across the United States, venturing into vibrant LGBTQ+ communities, especially…
Alaskan Towns Consider New Limits on Cruise Ship Arrivals

Alaskan Towns Consider New Limits on Cruise Ship Arrivals

Residents of several Alaskan towns, including Juneau and Sitka, are grappling with the challenge of whether to impose stricter limitations…
Alaska’s Permanent Fund: A Call for Fiscal Reform

Alaska’s Permanent Fund: A Call for Fiscal Reform

Alaska faces ongoing fiscal uncertainties, with the Alaska Permanent Fund at the center of discussions impacting the state’s budget and…
Trump Administration Plans New Offshore Oil Leasing in Arctic Waters

Trump Administration Plans New Offshore Oil Leasing in Arctic Waters

The Trump administration has announced plans to create a new designated region for offshore oil leasing in Arctic waters off…
Alaska Should Pursue 404 Primacy for Better Environmental Management

Alaska Should Pursue 404 Primacy for Better Environmental Management

In a call to action, Rep. Kevin McCabe, R-Wasilla, advocates for Alaska to pursue 404 primacy under the Clean Water…