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Why Is This Remote and Rugged River in Alaska Turning Orange?

New research suggests the Salmon River is full of toxic metals that are likely harming fish and other aquatic creatures ...
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Alaska's Wild Island Destination Is The Perfect Off-The-Grid Getaway For Outdoor Adventurers And Art Lovers

About 20 miles south of Ketchikan is Alaska's only Native American reservation, home to a budding art community, stunning ...
Alaska Public Media

14 small public broadcasting stations in Alaska catch a break

Months after losing federal money, the Interior Department steps forward with a one-year reprieve. Meanwhile, stations like ...
Grist on MSN

In Alaska, a graphite mine races toward approval without the required tribal consent

The Kigluaik Mountains stretch across the Seward Peninsula of western Alaska like a spine, their jagged ridges keeping a ...

U.S. fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian warplanes near Alaska

The U.S. sent fighter jets, yet again, to identify and intercept Russian military aircraft in the Alaskan Air Defense ...

Representing the state to its fullest, Alaska group takes prize at 24 Hours of Lemons event

In a car decorated like the Alaska state flag with a model of a king salmon mounted on top, a group of Alaskans earned a top award at a recent race in the 24 Hours of Lemons. The event, a punny play ...

Alaska Homeowners Pay Some of the Lowest Insurance Costs In The Country

Alaska homeowners pay some of the nation's lowest premiums, staying insulated from the sharpest insurance hikes seen in ...
Alaska Public Media

Staff at 3 Alaska newspapers quit after owners give in to pressure from Republican lawmaker

Much of the staff behind the Kenai Peninsula Clarion, the Homer News and the Juneau Empire resigned Monday, citing owner ...

A $1 Billion Tagalog-Fluent Advisor Bringing Wall Street Discipline To Anchorage Alaska

With $934 million in assets, Alaska Wealth Advisors combines a disciplined, ETF-driven investment process with deeply local ...

Alaska Seized a $95,000 Plane Over Illicit Cargo: A Six-Pack of Beer

The plane’s owner, an 82-year-old veteran, has asked the Supreme Court to hear his case and set limits on forfeitures of ...
Alaska Public Media

Suit challenging use of Alaska homeschool funds for private school tuition moves forward

A judge denied a group of homeschool parents' effort to dismiss the case, saying a Supreme Court ruling requires a closer ...