A Sustainable Journey in Alaska: Conservation and Healing Through Nature

In August 2024, my family and I embarked on a year-long mission, Bedein—Agents of Hope, driven by a deep commitment to environmental resilience and societal healing. Alaska, known for its untamed beauty, became our starting point, where we spent an entire …

Juneau resident explores endangered art of skin-on-frame qayak building at Alaska State Museum

Qayak builder Lou Logan shows off the qayak frame he’s been constructing using traditional methods inside the Alaska State Museum. (Photo by Andy Kline/KTOO) Monday is Indigenous Peoples Day, and a great resource for learning about the Indigenous …

Supporting Indigenous foodways in Alaska: A path to food security and sovereignty

As we observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day, it is essential not just to reflect on the history and culture of Indigenous communities, but to actively honor and support them today. Alaska Native peoples have sustained themselves through traditional foodways — …

New book details resistance and resilience of Alaska Natives

Outside Holger Jorgensen’s wood-paneled house near Fairbanks, Alaska, it was at least 20 degrees below zero, but inside was warm in both temperature and conversation. Jorgy, as he was known, sat in his recliner in his living room across from Holly Miowak …

Alaska Man Monday - Auroras, Bear Attacks, and Undersize Moose

The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. From Monday night to Thursday night, we have had some of the most spectacular auroras I’ve seen since coming to Alaska. It’s been a wild light …

Alaska Airlines Embraer E175 Aborts Landing In Redmond After Flying 275 Feet From Wildfire Air Tanker

An Embraer E175 operated by Alaska Airlines' wholly-owned regional subsidiary, Horizon Air, reportedly experienced a close call during its approach in Redmond, Oregon, last week. The ordeal prompted the pilots to abort landing and go around the airport …

Temperatures drop significantly across Alaska this week

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The coldest temperature Anchorage has officially seen this season is 31° and later this week, temperatures will fall another 5-10 degrees. The large area of low pressure that brought hurricane-force winds and heavy rain to much …

5 Fast Facts On Elmendorf Air Force Base: The Largest US Military Installation In Alaska

The largest military station in Alaska has the mission to protect the homeland by deterring aggression and ensuring the forces have mission readiness when called to fight. Critical to all domain capabilities, the Elmendorf Air Force Base houses thousands …

SeaWorld Orlando welcomes rescued Pacific Walrus calf, Ukiaq, from Alaska

ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld Orlando welcomes a rare, rescued Pacific walrus calf from the Alaska SeaLife Center. The calf, named Ukiaq, which means “autumn” in the Iñupiaq language, was found orphaned in Utqiagvik, Alaska. Ukiaq, or Uki, arrived at SeaWorld …

Wish You Were Here: Scaling glaciers in Alaska