Alaska’s Ambler Fire Slows—But Indigenous Land Is Lost
A wildfire's progress slowed, but this isn't a win. Alaska is losing a war, and the devastating cost to Indigenous communities is only growing.
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Alaska’s State Leadership Fails Fort Yukon & Eagle Again
Alaska's villages are drowning again. It's not just "ice jams"; state leaders ignore a predictable, climate-fueled catastrophe, abandoning communities.
Center for Bio. Diversity: Alaska Bear Slaughter Is Barbarism
Alaska permits aerial bear slaughter, claiming caribou protection. But this "science" masks a brutal truth: it's for sport hunters, ignoring real ecological threats.
Bethel, Alaska: MMIP Families Refuse Silence
Alaska's Indigenous communities are done with polite protests. Hundreds marched, demanding immediate action for their missing and murdered loved ones.
Anchorage Standoff Ends: Shooter Dead In Burning Home
Another Anchorage night ends grimly. A shooter is dead after a burning home standoff, forcing police into an inevitable, brutal choice as streets get uglier.
Fairbanks: $18K Tax Bill for Pioneer Park to Alaskaland
Your Assembly just wasted $18,000 renaming Pioneer Park to Alaskaland. Discover why this cynical move is a slap in the face to taxpayers.
Alaska Hails Housing ‘Milestone’—Halong Survivors Are Furious
Twelve years after Typhoon Halong, officials tout a "new housing phase." But for survivors, it's an insult, not progress. The truth behind the bureaucracy will shock you.
US Army’s Arctic Angels Hit By Alaska Bear Attack
Forget human enemies. Two US Army soldiers were injured by a bear during training in Alaska, proving nature is the ultimate, unpredictable threat.
Coast Guard Defies Alaska’s Brutal Sea, Rescues Family
Alaska's treacherous coast demands daily battles against an unforgiving sea. The Coast Guard's unseen heroism is the only thing standing between life and death.
15% Rise in Bear Attacks Sparks Heated Battle Over Alaska Predator Control Program
As bear attacks surge 15%, Alaska’s predator control program faces a legal battle that pits rural livelihoods against urban environmental ideals. Who truly protects Alaskans?
Alaska’s Lifeline: We’re fighting for survival.
Alaska's rural stations are more than buildings; they're lifelines. Discover why their fight for survival reveals a critical statewide vulnerability.
Alaska Airlines: Nine Others Burned By Same Coffee Maker
An Alaska Airlines flight attendant sues over an "exploding" coffee maker, but the real shocker? Nine others were burned by the same machine.
Hoonah Mayor: “We Can’t Do This Alone” After Storms
Hoonah's mayor declares disaster after severe storms, revealing a critical need for resilient infrastructure in remote Alaskan communities. Can they rebuild alone?