University, U.S. State Department announce Arctic Fulbright program
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is teaming with Dartmouth College in an effort to focus national attention on the Arctic
Read more
Alaska
Blog: Alaska ships its first oil to Asia in a decade
On September 26, ConocoPhillips‘ Polar Discovery departed the Valdez Marine Terminal in Alaska for Yeosu, South Korea. Valdez is where the Trans-Alaska Pipeline,
Read more
Blog: The Arctic Council at a crossroads – Still, and again
The narrative of “the Arctic Council at a crossroads” has been prominent since at least 2008, and probably before. It
Read more
Feature Interview: The environmental and social impacts of Arctic tourism
The changing Arctic climate has opened up business and economic opportunities in everything from resource development to shipping. Arctic tourism
Read more
U.S. icebreaker fleet will need makeover by about 2020, Coast Guard says
The U.S. Coast Guard’s fleet of two operating Arctic-class icebreakers will be sufficient — if barely so — for about
Read more
Statistics show downward trend in Alaska drug arrests
Arrest totals in Alaska appear to be going down. A study by the Alaska Justice Center shows that trend holds
Read more
Active and remote: Cleveland volcano now ready for prime time
More than 940 miles southwest of Anchorage, in a remote Aleutian Island chain, Mount Cleveland is one of Alaska’s most
Read more
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: grant for University of Alaska Anchorage
As part of a national effort to curb risky drinking habits and prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, the Center for
Read more
Bill aims to create Arctic port on Bering Sea coast
A U.S. House subcommittee considered a bill Wednesday aimed at creating a deepwater dock at Point Spencer, a narrow curlicue
Read more
Study: Alaska has nation’s highest rate of women murdered by men
Alaska has the nation’s highest rate of men murdering women, more than double the U.S. average, according to a study
Read more
Gasline partners take steps toward permitting, marketing of project in Alaska
The partnership to build a natural gas megaproject has initiated the environmental review process. BP, Exxon, ConocoPhillips, Transcanada and the
Read more
U.S. House passes bill to allow sale of feathery art
The U.S. House passed a bill Monday to allow Alaska Natives to sell handicrafts that include the feathers of migratory
Read more
AFN convention expected to bring $6 million for Anchorage merchants
The Alaska Federation of Natives’ annual convention will descend on Anchorage in six weeks, and the annual gathering of 4,000
Read more
In Northwest Arctic, teens to lead the way in suicide prevention
KOTZEBUE, Alaska — When you talk to Michelle Woods, the fiery leader of the Teck John Baker Youth Leaders program, she
Read more
UAF researchers brief NATO delegates on Arctic challenges
About 20 elected officials from 14 NATO countries received a wide-ranging update on Arctic issues and challenges Thursday from University
Read more