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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The State of Alaska filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Native Village of Eklutna, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) for violating the Alaska Native Allotment Act by operating their gaming hall on...

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced the state Airports System bond rating was upgraded by Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) to Aa3 from A1 in advance of its upcoming bond issuance. Moody’s cited the Airports System’s strong passenger traffic performance, the...

Alaska, the Last Frontier, isn’t just known for its breathtaking landscapes, rugged wilderness, and untamed beauty—it’s also home to some of the most talented and unique voices in the music world. From soulful folk singers to groundbreaking indie rockers, this northern state...

Hawaiian musician and composer Kris Fuchigami launched his ukulele career at age 13; two years later, he won a major competition on the Big Island and landed a prestigious scholarship. Soon he was headlining bills and playing festivals around the globe. Fuchigami has continued...

Alaska’s rates of tuberculosis (TB) inched up in 2024, continuing the state’s long pattern of having the nation’s highest or nearly highest rates of this respiratory disease, according to preliminary figures. The rate of tuberculosis in 2024 was 12.8 per 100,000 people, up from...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Some of Hawaii’s richest property owners are paying much less for water than the rest of us by taking advantage of privately owned water systems built during the plantation era. The disparities, as well as the need to deal with chronic water shortages...

Have you ever wondered what makes a town truly eccentric? Alaska, known for its rugged wilderness and remote landscapes, is home to several small towns that stand out not just for their beauty but for their quirks. Scattered across Alaska, bordered by Canada to the east, the...

State lawmakers are considering measures to make Hawaiʻi’s legislative session continue throughout the year, although a Senate committee recently killed a pair of those bills. Senate Bill 733 garnered over 90 pages of written testimony before the Senate Committee on Judiciary...

Don Don Donki is coming to Hawaii for the first time located on Kamokila Boulevard in Kapolei. The 24-hour store will officially open on Saturday, February 15th.

Imagine a place where burgers reign supreme, moose antlers adorn the walls, and the aroma of sizzling beef fills the air. Welcome to Arctic Roadrunner, Anchorage’s hidden gem that’s been flipping patties and stealing hearts since 1964. Let me tell you, folks, when it comes to...