Northern lights dance above Utqiagvik on Dec. 25.

Researchers discuss more salmon appearing in Arctic

Assemblies discuss public safety, caribou decline, budget

Shungnak solar farm awarded the best project of the year

One of Utqiagviks state champion wrestlers wants to inspire other girls to take up the sport

Northwest Alaska village uses vehicles to light dark runway for a medevac flight

Revetment to protect Point Hope shoreline from erosion receives new funding

Wilderness guide discovers Alaskas northernmost glacier - one not marked on any map

Some rural votes were again left uncounted in election

U.S. Postal Service failed to deliver ballots in time

Ancient moose antlers hint of early arrival on Alaskas North Slope

Scientists speculate that moose have lived there since trotting across the Bering Land Bridge

Opinion: The next act of Dunleavys governorship is about to begin. How will this one play out?

There have been few Alaska governors whose first terms played out as chaotically as Gov. Mike Dunleavys. Taking office in December 2018 amid a budget crisis and multibillion-dollar deficit, Dunleavys first move was a disastrous austerity budget coupled with [...]

Opinion: Childless champion of preschools ushered in a new Alaska

Tom Begich doesnt have children, but when he retired from the state Senate this year, he had devoted much of his service to getting four-year-olds into school. I think he accomplished more to reverse Alaskas decline than anyone else in government.

Opinion: This season, consider Alaskas food security

Being off from work and thinking of the Thanksgiving feast this season, the one thing that bubbled to the top of my mind is: the importance of food, and, as President Abraham Lincoln initiated it during the Civil War, a day of thanksgiving and praise. Leaving [...]

Researchers discuss more salmon appearing in Arctic

Observations from locals help scientists track changes

Shungnak solar farm awarded the best project of the year

The project has been helping community to use less diesel and save money on energy.

Assemblies discuss public safety, caribou decline, budget

Addressing substance abuse, caribou population decline and budget needs were among the topics discussed during the North Slope Borough and Northwest Arctic Borough Assembly December meetings. During this holiday season, the North Slope Borough came together [...]

One of Utqiagviks state champion wrestlers wants to inspire other girls to take up the sport

Manusiu Muti from Barrow High School took first place in her division at the state tournament, becoming the first athlete from Utqiaġvik to win a state championship in girls wrestling.

Northwest Alaska village uses vehicles to light dark runway for a medevac flight

More than 25 volunteers gathered near the Deering Clinic at about 9 p.m. to get ready, according to airport worker Calvin Moto, and the village was able to put a vehicle at each light.

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