On this day in history, October 18, 1867, United States purchases Alaska from Russia for cool $7.2 million
The United States formally secured the acquisition of the vast Alaska territory from Russia on Oct. 18, 1867. The data is ...
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From cotton to cornflakes and even asbestos, here’s how moviemakers have tried to reproduce snow
One of the first materials used to approximate snow on film was cotton. Highly flammable cotton. This was used on hot sets ...
Scientists Are Mapping Landslide Risk in Alaska. Some Homeowners Don’t Want to Know.
Deadly landslides are increasing around the world. But in parts of Alaska, maps of the hazards remain controversial.
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Josie’s Story: Birthplace
The untold story of the first settler girl born under the U.S. flag in Alaska and her escape, decades later, from the ...
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Alaska Native scholars propose statewide reading standards for the state’s Indigenous languages
Twenty-three Alaska Native languages have been recognized alongside English as official Alaska state languages for a decade, ...
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Campaign ads from outside group falsely claim Peltola vote harmed Alaskans’ PFDs
Rep. Peltola’s vote took place as state lawmakers were setting the amount of this year’s PFD and had no impact on debates ...
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Fishing Back When: Crab landings down, first time in history
Shellfish report: first published in 1968 National Fisherman Yearbook.
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For her first novel, Melinda Moustakis focused on the origins behind her Alaska-themed short stories
Her debut focuses on her maternal grandparents' day-to-day life as newlyweds trying to make a life, and a home, on the Alaskan frontier.
Alaska's Icy Strait Point: Things to Do at the Cruise Port
Icy Strait Point is an Alaska cruise port just west of Juneau founded by the Indigenous Huna Totem Corporation in 2004.
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Supporting Indigenous foodways in Alaska: A path to food security and sovereignty
As we observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day, it is essential not just to reflect on the history and culture of Indigenous ...
Passenger blames airline for dog’s death after pooches were moved from first class to coach
The lawsuit claims that the airline crew offered up ‘no sympathy’ after releasing his dog had died during the flight ...
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Royal Caribbean Plans to Build New Cruise Port in Juneau, Alaska
A new port on Douglas Island will be built by Royal Caribbean and Goldbelt Inc., reducing traffic in downtown Juneau while ...