U.S. fighter jets intercept Russian warplanes off Alaska
The U.S. military scrambled five aircraft on Monday to intercept two groups of Russian warplanes that flew in opposite directions
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Unique freshwater Alaska seals require special conservation efforts, study finds
New research on the United States’ only known population of freshwater seals has found they’re unique, suggesting special conservation efforts
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Warming climate puts bonds between Arctic nations to the test
In the end, the eight nations of the Arctic Council signed a short statement, affirming their commitment to peace and
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Why are the US lagging behind in the Arctic? Clues emerge at Washington hearing
The United States is losing control over the Arctic to Russia and China because it failed to build the ships,
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Alaska’s largest city unveils climate plan calling for 80 percent emissions cut by 2050
The Municipality of Anchorage is unveiling a long-term plan for handling climate change. On Tuesday, the city’s Assembly is receiving
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Southcentral Alaska: In death, beached humpack whale offers clues, research samples, food
A humpback whale that beached in Turnagain Arm south of Anchorage near Girdwood, in southcentral Alaska, has died. Biologists say
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U.S. Navy plans to be more active in the Arctic
The U.S. Navy is increasing its presence in the Arctic, and Navy Secretary Richard Spencer said he’d like to send
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Bill to protect ANWR passes early hurdle in Washington
Indigenous Gwich’in leaders say they’re hopeful after a U.S. bill to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), located in
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Alaska: Mining opponents ask for investigation into Pebble’s parent company
Two groups hoping to stop the Pebble Mine, in southcentral Alaska, are asking the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate
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U.S. Interior Dept. delays offshore drilling plan: report
The Trump administration’s plan to expand offshore drilling in the Arctic and throughout U.S. coastal waters is on indefinite hold.
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Anchorage, Alaska school district to allow for Indigenous attire at graduation
Kenneth Huffer always knew his family was Native American. But the blond-haired, blue-eyed Chugiak High School senior says the first
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Moving Alaska’s legislature to Anchorage could cost up to $45M, analysts say
Moving Alaska’s Legislature from Juneau to Anchorage could cost anywhere from a little less than $3 million the first year
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Agency supporting Alaska’s rural development has new leader
The Denali Commission has a new leader. The U.S. secretary of commerce has appointed Jason Hoke of Glennallen to be
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Final hearing on planned mine in southcentral Alaska draws mix of views
People who oppose the Pebble Mine – and quite a few who support it – came out in force Tuesday
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Alaska Senate considering changes to $65 billion permanent fund
Alaska senators are weighing making the first change since the early 1980s in the formula for calculating permanent fund dividends.
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