In the small village of Kwigillingok, Alaska, nature showed its power in a terrifying way. A man named Steven Anaver found himself in a nightmare when his home started floating away during a massive storm. The storm, leftovers from Typhoon Halong, hit western Alaska hard. It brought strong winds and high water levels. This caused big problems for several villages. M...
Alaska is in a tough spot when it comes to health care. The state already has some of the highest health care costs in the country. Now, there's a big problem coming up. The extra help that makes health insurance affordable for many Alaskans is about to run out. This isn't just a problem for a few people. It's a big deal for thousands of families. Imagine trying to ...
In the vast, icy landscapes of Alaska, three women are coming together to shed light on climate change in a unique way. Debbie Clarke Moderow, once a fierce competitor in the grueling Iditarod sled dog race, has traded her sled for a pen. Her journey from the race track to the written page is just one part of a larger story. Moderow's life took a dramatic turn after...
The Trump administration has thrown its support behind a controversial mining road in Alaska's Ambler region, but is this really a good idea? The federal government has pledged $35. 6 million to Trilogy Metals, a Canadian company exploring the area. This investment is quite small for a mining company, but it certainly benefited at least one non-Alaskan: billionaire J...
The U. S. government is diving into the mining world with a significant investment. They've decided to purchase a 10% stake in Trilogy Metals, a Canadian company with ambitious plans for Alaska's Ambler Mining District. This isn't a small gamble; it's a $35. 6 million investment aimed at securing vital minerals. The deal also includes options for the government to bu...
In a small Alaskan community, life revolved around salmon. The men and boys would venture out in boats to catch the fish, while the women waited on shore. The salmon they caught weren't the biggest, but there were plenty of them. The kids would play in the water, swim, and enjoy the sunny days. Life was simple and carefree. When the boats returned, heavy with the da...
Alaska is still seeing COVID-19 cases, but some folks might have to wait a bit to get their shots. The state's health team is still pushing for people to get vaccinated, but they've tweaked their advice to match what the big shots at the CDC are saying. They're now suggesting that everyone aged 6 months and up should consider getting the vaccine, especially those who...
Alaska's senators and representative are sticking with a plan to keep details about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes hidden. They haven't given any reasons why. Many women who were hurt by Epstein have gone to Washington to ask for the files to be made public. But Congress, pushed by Donald Trump, is keeping them secret. Epstein hurt many women, some of them just girls. He ...
Alaska has seen a lot of Russian planes flying nearby lately. The U. S. military has been sending fighter jets to check them out. This isn't new. It happens a lot. The area where this is happening is called the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone. It's like a buffer zone around Alaska and Canada. Planes flying here don't need permission, but they should let the U...
In the world of wildlife webcams, a new star has emerged, and it's not the usual bear or eagle. Denali National Park has launched a livestream featuring five adorable sled dog puppies, and they're stealing hearts left and right. These little ones were born in May to Merlyn, a working sled dog at the Denali Kennels. Their names, Storm, Squall, Graupel, Fog, and Dew, ...