Alaska Native News

Scientists, communities work together to monitor Alaska ice conditions

A 1,000-mile snowmachine journey across Interior Alaska is helping the…

BLM releases proposed Central Yukon Resource Management Plan

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Friday the Bureau of Land Management released…

Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom Addresses Alaska Republican Convention

Dahlstrom lays out her plan to fight for Alaska’s safety,…

IDF Kills 18 Children in Rafah Hours After US House Approves Billions in Military Aid

“Members of Congress should understand that approving more military aid…

Prosecutor, Trump defense lawyer spar over charges facing former president

A New York prosecutor and a defense lawyer for Donald…

African-American Person-Alutiiq Word of the Week

African-American Person — Alap’aaq, ARap’aaq Alap’aaq Nuniamen taillria. – An…

State

BLM releases proposed Central Yukon Resource Management Plan

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Friday the Bureau of Land Management released its proposed plan to guide management of 13.3 million acres of…

By BLM Alaska Communications on Apr 23, 2024Comments Off on BLM releases proposed Central Yukon Resource Management Plan

Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom Addresses Alaska Republican Convention

Dahlstrom lays out her plan to fight for Alaska’s safety, security, and prosperity Anchorage, AK – Friday night, Lt. Governor Nancy…

By Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom on Apr 23, 2024Comments Off on Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom Addresses Alaska Republican Convention

Governor Dunleavy Condemns Biden Bureau of Land Management’s Barrage of Anti-Alaska Actions and Announcements

(JUNEAU, AK) – Friday Governor Mike Dunleavy condemned the Biden Administration for two actions by the Bureau of Land Management that…

By Grant Robinson | Office of the Governor on Apr 22, 2024Comments Off on Governor Dunleavy Condemns Biden Bureau of Land Management’s Barrage of Anti-Alaska Actions and Announcements

General News

NOAA Fisheries Denies Request for Emergency Action on Bering Sea Chinook Salmon Bycatch

Petition did not meet criteria necessary for emergency action NOAA…

By Alaska Regional Office | NOAA Fisheries on Apr 22, 2024Comments Off on NOAA Fisheries Denies Request for Emergency Action on Bering Sea Chinook Salmon Bycatch

Jess Clucas, of Clam Gulch, Convicted for Dozens of Counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor

(Kenai, Alaska) – On April 16, 2024, at the conclusion of…

By Patty Sullivan | State Department of Law on Apr 19, 2024Comments Off on Jess Clucas, of Clam Gulch, Convicted for Dozens of Counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Sterling businessman indicted for Covid-19 relief fund fraud

This case is part of the Alaska Covid-19 Fraud Task…

By Reagan Zimmerman Public Affairs Officer Reagan.Zimmerman@usdoj.gov on Apr 19, 2024Comments Off on Sterling businessman indicted for Covid-19 relief fund fraud

Food preservation workshops scheduled for Yakutat

Three days of workshops with sessions covering water bath and…

By Julie Stricker | UAF on Apr 19, 2024Comments Off on Food preservation workshops scheduled for Yakutat

Anchorage International Airport Police and Fire Achieves National Law Enforcement Accreditation by CALEA

(ANCHORAGE, Alaska) – The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Police…

By Alaska DOT and PF on Apr 18, 2024Comments Off on Anchorage International Airport Police and Fire Achieves National Law Enforcement Accreditation by CALEA

National/World

IDF Kills 18 Children in Rafah Hours After US House Approves Billions in Military Aid

“Members of Congress should understand that approving more military aid could subject them to personal liability for aiding and abetting an ongoing genocide in Gaza.” Hours after the…

By Jake Johnson | Common Dreams on Apr 23, 2024Comments Off on IDF Kills 18 Children in Rafah Hours After US House Approves Billions in Military Aid

Prosecutor, Trump defense lawyer spar over charges facing former president

A New York prosecutor and a defense lawyer for Donald Trump sparred sharply Monday over whether the former U.S. president illegally schemed to influence the outcome of his…

By Ken Bredemeier | VOA on Apr 23, 2024Comments Off on Prosecutor, Trump defense lawyer spar over charges facing former president

‘Obvious Evidence of Genocide’: Mass Grave Discovered in Gaza’s Nasser Hospital

Palestinian rescue workers said they found hundreds of bodies, some with their hands bound and others with their skin, organs, or heads removed Palestinian civil defense discovered hundreds…

By Olivia Rosane | Common Dreams on Apr 22, 2024Comments Off on ‘Obvious Evidence of Genocide’: Mass Grave Discovered in Gaza’s Nasser Hospital

Two of seven Trump trial jurors dismissed

Two of the seven jurors already sworn in earlier this week to hear the New York criminal case against former U.S. President Donald Trump were dismissed from the…

By Ken Bredemeier | VOA News on Apr 19, 2024Comments Off on Two of seven Trump trial jurors dismissed

Gallup: Confidence in US institutions continues to decline

Public confidence in the U.S. government, judiciary and military has plummeted, placing the country behind most other Group of Seven (G7) nations, according to a new Gallup analysis. Approximately…

By Akmal Dawi | VOA on Apr 17, 2024Comments Off on Gallup: Confidence in US institutions continues to decline

This Day in Alaskan History
Rural
Health
Politics
Alutiiq Word of the Week & Museum News

This Day in Alaskan History-April 23rd, 1869

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By Alaska Native News on Apr 23, 2024

April 22nd, 1917

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By Alaska Native News on Apr 22, 2024

This Day in Alaskan History-April 21st, 1913

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By Alaska Native News on Apr 21, 2024

This Day in Alaska History-April 20th, 1888

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By Alaska Native News on Apr 20, 2024

Paul James Jr. Sentenced to 104.5 Years for Sexual Assault and Other Convictions

(Bethel, AK) –Last week, Bethel Superior Court Judge Nathaniel Peters…

By Patty A Sullivan | State of Alaska on Mar 27, 2024

Murkowski Welcomes More Than 40 Awards for Climate Projects in Tribal Communities Across Alaska

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Vice Chairman of the…

By Office of Senator Murkowski on Mar 22, 2024

FEMA Awards $6.7 Million for Native Village of Newtok Relocation Efforts

BOTHELL, Wash. – FEMA has awarded $6,768,114.23 for the…

By FEMA Region 10 on Mar 21, 2024

Get to Know the Latest Clean Energy Projects Selectees from Remote or Rural Alaska

“President Biden firmly believes that every community should benefit…

By Department of Energy's Arctic Energy Office on Mar 10, 2024

Legislature Passes Bill Establishing Direct Health Care Agreements

JUNEAU – Last week, the legislature passed Senate Bill…

By Noah Hanson | AKLEG on Apr 18, 2024

Murkowski-Led Update to WIC Food Package Brings Healthy Alaskan Salmon to America’s Children and Mothers

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) Monday applauded the USDA…

By Office of Senator Murkowski on Apr 16, 2024

StrongHearts Advocacy Critical In Indian Country

April is sexual assault awareness month, when the justice…

By Diane Pavlat | StrongHearts Native Helpline on Apr 10, 2024

Budget Proposal Shows GOP ‘Is the Party of Cutting Social Security and Medicare’

“Trump has tried to walk back his support for…

By Jessica Corbett | Common Dreams on Mar 22, 2024

Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom Addresses Alaska Republican Convention

Dahlstrom lays out her plan to fight for Alaska’s…

By Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom on Apr 23, 2024

Alaska House Coalition Urges a Swift Refocus Toward Addressing Alaska’s Education Crisis

JUNEAU – In light of Friday’s ruling by the…

By Alaska House Coalition on Apr 17, 2024

House speaker to push for passage of stalled US aid bill

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday he will…

By VOA News on Apr 16, 2024

‘Whole Thing Is an Epic Fraud’: RFK Jr. Official Admits Goal Is to Elect Trump

“As the saying goes, when people show you who…

By Julia Conley | Common Dreams on Apr 14, 2024

African-American Person-Alutiiq Word of the Week

African-American Person — Alap’aaq, ARap’aaq Alap’aaq Nuniamen taillria. –…

By Alutiiq Museum on Apr 22, 2024

Alutiiq Ancestors Featured in New Watercolor Portraits

KODIAK, Alaska—The Alutiiq Museum has added 11 watercolor portraits…

By Alutiiq Museum on Apr 16, 2024

Net-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Net — Kugyaq, Kugyasiq Kugyasiq aturtaaqa. – I use…

By Alutiiq Museum on Apr 14, 2024

TRuup’kaaq, Pa’ipaaq – Pipe Ata tRuup’kaaq. – Let’s see…

By Alutiiq Museum on Apr 8, 2024

The Arctic and Alaska Science

Huge database gives insight into salmon patterns at sea

A massive new analysis of high seas salmon surveys is enhancing the understanding of salmon ecology, adding details about where various species congregate in…

By Jeff Richardson | UAF on Apr 19, 2024Comments Off on Huge database gives insight into salmon patterns at sea