Alaska Schools’ Social Studies Standards Omit Washington, Lincoln, And Christianity 

Alaska’s new social studies standards don’t mention the Nome Gold Rush. They don’t mention the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. They don’t mention William Egan, the state of Alaska’s first governor, and they don’t mention Sarah Palin, who ran for...

Alaska rallies with heart and courage after Typhoon Halong

News-Miner opinion: In the wake of Typhoon Halong’s devastating blow to Western Alaska, the destruction is undeniable — entire villages upended, homes washed away, and lives suddenly displaced. But in the midst of loss and chaos, something...

Alaska senator tacks anti-IUU rules, ban on China seafood for US military into must-pass defense bill

US senator Dan Sullivan, an Alaska Republican, has successfully inserted language from a far-reaching anti-illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing initiative and taken another slap at seafood imports from China in the must-pass bill to...

Alaska warns SNAP benefits could be cut off in November

Alaskans enrolled in receive federal food assistance programs may find themselves with the benefit next month as the government shutdown continues, according to a state notice. Nearly 66,500 Alaskans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...

Anchorage rallies to aid flood survivors from Western Alaska

As hundreds of flood survivors from Western Alaska continue arriving in Anchorage, local leaders, Native organizations, and volunteers are stepping up relief efforts following the remnants of ex-typhoon Halong. Representative Nellie Jimmie spoke...

Trump administration moves toward an Arctic Alaska oil lease sale despite the government shutdown

Despite the federal government shutdown, the Trump administration is proceeding with new oil leasing on Alaska’s North Slope. The U.S. Bureau of Land management said Tuesday it will be accepting nominations for areas to auction in an upcoming oil...

Sullivan secures funding for Alaska projects in $924 billion defense authorization act

Dan Sullivan, U.S. Senator from Alaska | www.sullivan.senate.govDan Sullivan, U.S. Senator from Alaska | www.sullivan.senate.gov U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has played a significant role...

Alaska Airlines' Longest Nonstop Routes With The Boeing 737 MAX 9 In 2025

Seattle-based Alaska Airlines has recently catapulted itself into one of the largest airline operators in the United States. From a small regional carrier, this airline has defied all odds, and through various airline acquisitions (Virgin America...

‘We have a duty’: Anchorage Assembly gets brief update on Halong evacuees

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) -It’s been a little under a week since the Anchorage Assembly adopted an emergency ordinance that Mayor LaFrance signed to help those displaced by former Typhoon Halong. At the Assembly meeting held on Tuesday night,...

Trump’s carbon tax defiance sparks global climate tensions; Russia moves near Alaska

Trump’s carbon tax defiance sparks global climate tensions; Russia moves near Alaska Trump's refusal to comply with a proposed global carbon tax on shipping has sparked international tension, with the UN scaling back its push for the policy. The...

State and city officials work to provide housing at hotels for storm evacuees

Mayor Suzanne LaFrance held a press briefing on Western Alaska storm response in the Municipality of Anchorage on Tuesday at City Hall. (Bill Roth / ADN) State and city officials said Tuesday that they are scrambling to find private accommodations...

‘We’re in God’s hands now’: A dispatch from flood-hit Western Alaska

By Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal October 22, 2025 60 Hundreds have left their homes. Many may never go back. Community members in the Western Alaska village of Kwigillingok embrace Thursday, Oct. 16, as military and commercial aircraft...

Anchorage moving towards non-congregate housing for evacuees

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The municipality of Anchorage is still preparing for as many as 1,600 evacuees who have been displaced by storms on Alaska’s western coast, though now their primary goal is to move those already in Anchorage into...

Anchorage pastor Matt Schultz to challenge Rep. Nick Begich in 2026 U.S. House race

An Anchorage pastor announced Monday that he is running for Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat, challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Nick Begich. The Rev. Matt Schultz, of Anchorage’s First Presbyterian Church, is a registered Democrat with an...

Alaska Trail Cam Captures Fat Bear’s Epic Waddle (Video)

Jennifer Fogle Smith captured a fat bear’s epic waddle on a trail cam, and now the video is going viral as folks enjoy what a successful fishing season looks like for grizzlies in Alaska. The footage, which has more than 4.6 million views, shows...

Anchorage pastor Matt Schultz announces run for Alaska’s U.S. House seat

A pastor from Anchorage is throwing his hat into the race for Alaska’s U.S. House seat. Reverend Matt Schultz announced his congressional bid on Monday and sat down with our Ian Stewart to discuss why he’s challenging incumbent Nick Begich....

Anchorage schools take in displaced students from Alaska’s west coast

The Anchorage School District has taken in over 130 students from the communities of western Alaska, with more likely on the way. Over the weekend, the district worked at local shelters to help families register for school and ensure a smooth...

Typhoon Halong: Over 1,000 hotel rooms identified for hundreds displaced in Alaska

Officials have identified more than 1,000 available hotel rooms plus additional rental options in Alaska's largest city for the hundreds of people displaced to Anchorage after the remnants of a typhoon ravaged their villages earlier this month....

Policereport.Info Expands Service To Alaska, Making It Easier For Residents To Obtain Crash And Police Reports

(MENAFN- GetNews) Plymouth, Massachusetts - October 21, 2025 - PoliceReport, the private website that helps people request official police and accident reports, is now serving Alaska. With coverage across all 355 cities and boroughs, the platform...

Alaska SNAP benefits at risk in November amid ongoing federal government shutdown

Alaskans who rely on SNAP benefits could face disruptions as the federal government shutdown continues. The state Division of Public Assistance says federal authorities have ordered states to stop issuing SNAP benefits for November due to a lack...