Alaska

U.S. Fighter Jets Engage Russian Warplanes Near Alaska: What’s Behind the Tensions?

U.S. Fighter Jets Engage Russian Warplanes Near Alaska: What’s Behind the Tensions?

U.S. fighter jets were sent into action recently to intercept several Russian military aircraft off the coast of Alaska. This ... Read more

Unlocking Ancient Secrets: How 40,000-Year-Old Permafrost Discoveries in Alaska Could Revolutionize Cold Weather Survival for the US Military

Unlocking Ancient Secrets: How 40,000-Year-Old Permafrost Discoveries in Alaska Could Revolutionize Cold Weather Survival for the US Military

In a fascinating discovery, researchers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers found 26 new types of microbes in 40,000-year-old ... Read more

Discover the Surprising State with the Priciest Groceries — It’s Not NYC!

Discover the Surprising State with the Priciest Groceries — It’s Not NYC!

Grocery prices can really add up, and they vary quite a bit across the U.S. Surprisingly, the state with the ... Read more

Oglala Sioux President Clarifies Controversial Claims About DHS Pressure and Member Arrests

Oglala Sioux President Clarifies Controversial Claims About DHS Pressure and Member Arrests

The president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe recently retracted earlier statements suggesting that federal immigration authorities arrested four tribal members. ... Read more

Alaska Pacific University: Leading the Way in Native Graduation Rates and Earnings, Top-Ranked Private University for Indigenous Students

Alaska Pacific University: Leading the Way in Native Graduation Rates and Earnings, Top-Ranked Private University for Indigenous Students

Alaska Pacific University Excels in Graduating Successful Students Alaska Pacific University (APU) is making waves in education. For three years ... Read more

Thriving in Tough Times: How a Food Bank Overcame the Challenges of the Government Shutdown

Thriving in Tough Times: How a Food Bank Overcame the Challenges of the Government Shutdown

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The recent government shutdown brought challenges to many Alaskan communities, but the Fairbanks Community Food Bank demonstrated ... Read more

Halong Evacuees Join Forces for Essential Food Hunt: A Community’s Journey to Survival

Halong Evacuees Join Forces for Essential Food Hunt: A Community’s Journey to Survival

The Alaska Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI) is hosting a special hunt to support Alaska Native evacuees affected by ... Read more

Discover How Alaska’s Solar Farms Boost Local Crop Growth: A Groundbreaking Experiment!

Discover How Alaska’s Solar Farms Boost Local Crop Growth: A Groundbreaking Experiment!

In Alaska, land is plentiful, but food and energy can be hard to find. A recent project at the largest ... Read more

USDA Declares Contingency Fund Off-Limits for Food Stamp Support – What This Means for You

USDA Declares Contingency Fund Off-Limits for Food Stamp Support – What This Means for You

Recently, the Agriculture Department announced it cannot use a special reserve fund to pay food stamp benefits during the ongoing ... Read more

Alaska Storm Recovery: Evacuees May Face Up to 18 Months of Displacement, Officials Warn

Alaska Storm Recovery: Evacuees May Face Up to 18 Months of Displacement, Officials Warn

Last weekend, Typhoon Halong hit remote villages in Alaska, causing severe flooding and massive destruction. Governor Mike Dunleavy announced that ... Read more