2025 Yukon Quest Alaska begins, highlighted by return to long-distance mushing
Snowfall blanketed the start of the 2025 Yukon Quest Alaska as the historic race kicked off on Saturday. Lines of fans surrounded the starting chute, cheering sled teams as they embarked on their journeys. This year features three races – the 550-mile, 200-mile and 80-mile. The...
Is it worth it? Weighing the benefits, strains of cruises on Alaska’s environment.
Although Alaskans rely on revenue tourism cruise ships bring in, some locals are raising concerns on the impact of tourism on Alaska's environment.
Alaska’s charter schools: A system of privilege or a path to equity and adequacy?
Interesting report that Gov. Dunleavy put out, but as a Black woman educator living and working in a marginalized community and as the education chair for Alaska for the NAACP Tri-State Area Conference, this report raises serious concerns for me about equity, representation and...
Dogs and humans: A history together in Interior Alaska
Humans and dogs have a long history together. In December, researchers from the UA Museum of the North’s (UAMN) department of archaeology published in Science Advances about a study that sampled 111 large canid specimens (wolf, coyote and what is considered domesticated dogs)...
Painting the Last Frontier: Jesse Venable’s passion for Alaska in color and print
"I never really considered that I had a career as an artist, more an avocation, I guess. It’s my main retirement activity,” Jesse Venable said, explaining how a lifetime of dabbling in art became a full time occupation. “I do it because I love to do it.”
University of Alaska, faculty union reach tentative contract agreement
The University of Alaska and United Academics (UNAC), the labor union representing UA faculty across the system’s campuses, reached a tentative three-year agreement Wednesday. “From the beginning, UA has been committed to reaching a fair contract that balances faculty...
Alaska DOT faces scrutiny over rejected transportation plan, communication gaps
Alaska Department of Transportation officials faced some detailed questions from the Alaska House Transportation Committee last week regarding missteps in the rollout of its four-year surface transportation plan and its communications with local planning agencies. DOT Deputy...
Huna Totem promotes Erica Drahozal to director of sustainability
Huna Totem Corp. promoted Icy Strait Point's Erica Drahozal to director of sustainability across all of its businesses. In this newly created position, Drahozal is responsible for environmental, health and safety policies and procedures, a role she held at Huna Totem’s Icy...
$1702 Stimulus Checks 2025: Who is Eligible & When Will Payments Arrive?
The U.S. government is offering financial relief to residents of Alaska through the $1702 Stimulus Checks 2025 under the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) Program. This initiative is designed to support eligible individuals by providing much-needed financial assistance to cover...
‘What is our limit?’: How cruise ships are impacting Alaska’s environment
The cruise industry was already booming in Alaska, but some locals say its continued growth is putting a strain on the environment tourists come for.
