NOAA investigating rare whale beachings in Alaska
Three rarely seen whales beached on Alaska’s coast last year, and NOAA Fisheries is investigating whether human activity contributed to
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U.S. report not anticipating near-term Arctic increase in commercial shipping
Despite reports of a boom in Arctic ship traffic, a recent report by the Government Accountability Office concludes commercial industries
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Alaska second state to officially recognize indigenous languages
Supporters of a bill to make 20 Alaska Native languages official state languages organized a 15 hour sit-in protest at
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Inuit Circumpolar Council discussing food security in Arctic
The Inuit Circumpolar Council is holding a meeting in Nome, Alaska this week. The topic is food security, and the
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Alaska Dispatch to buy Anchorage Daily News
Alaska Dispatch is making an aggressive move to position itself at the forefront of the the state’s media landscape. It
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Can an aggressive Russia remain U.S.’s nice Arctic neighbor?
Pro-Russian activists seized public buildings in eastern Ukraine this week, and U.S. officials say they suspect the actions were not
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Bill to improve village safety not enough says Alaska tribal judge
The U.S. Senate Indian Affairs Committee today looked at a raft of bills aimed at improving the safety of
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Landmark Alaska subsistence decision stands
The Katie John lawsuit over subsistence fishing rights is finally over. The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Monday it will
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Gasline bill could include provisions for rural Alaska
With less than 30 days remaining in the legislative session, the Alaska House is considering gasline legislation that would advance
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Arctic is top priority for U.S. Homeland Security – but one of many
Alaska senator Lisa Murkowski pressed the Secretary of Homeland Security on Wednesday to make the Arctic a priority for the
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House committee discusses state of Alaska native law and order
Tuesday, the State House Community and Regional Affairs Committee heard from several people about the sorry state of law and
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Norwegian contingent prepared for Iditarod challenge
Teams are making their way into Rainy Pass as they head trough the Alaska Range. It’s arguably the toughest stretch
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‘Arctic Ambassador’ position draws mixed reaction from Alaska
Secretary of State John Kerry announced last week that he’s creating a new position called Special Representative for the Arctic
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Alaska: Geese in petroleum reserve find new habitat amid melting sea ice
The U.S. Geological Survey says melting Beaufort sea ice is creating new habitat for geese on the North Slope. That
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Cheers for Alaska native language bill
The Barnes Committee Room at the Alaska Capitol erupted in cheers on Tuesday, as a panel of lawmakers unanimously moved
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