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In a groundbreaking study published in 2023, researchers have uncovered a remarkable survival strategy employed by Alaska’s beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) in the frigid waters of Bristol Bay. The findings…
In the frigid waters of Bristol Bay, Alaska, a recent study has uncovered a fascinating survival strategy among the local population of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas). Researchers found that these…
The Alaska Permanent Fund, established in 1976, has become a cornerstone of the state’s financial stability and public services, especially as oil revenues have declined. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the…
Recent comments from President Donald Trump regarding Greenland have ignited debate over the United States’ focus on the Arctic. The president has expressed a strong interest in acquiring Greenland, citing…
As Alaska enters its legislative session on January 18, 2016, the state’s significant budget deficit is set to dominate discussions among lawmakers. With a substantial shortfall exacerbated by falling oil…
Jane Lewandowski, aged 59, passed away peacefully at her home in Trapper Creek, Alaska, on January 10, 2026, following a determined fight against cancer. Originally from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Jane was…
Jirdes Winther Baxter, the last known survivor of the 1925 diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska, passed away on January 5, 2024, in Juneau, the state capital. She was 101 years…
Alaska’s public health officials reaffirm their commitment to administering the hepatitis B vaccine to all newborns, despite a recent change in federal recommendations. This decision is driven by the state’s…
UPDATE: Seven states are set to distribute direct payments of up to $1,500 by Christmas Eve, providing a crucial financial boost to millions of Americans just as holiday spending surges.…
Alaska is bracing for significant federal funding cuts that could severely undermine its ongoing battle against rising overdose deaths. Proposed by the Trump administration, these cuts could reduce funding for…