Totem Pole Stolen 84 Years Ago By Actor John Barrymore Goes Home
The pole went from the garden decor of two golden-age Hollywood actors to the basement of a Hawaii museum. On Thursday, it was returned to Alaska tribal members.
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Shell Oil Abandons Controversial Drilling Off Alaska's Shore
Shell announced the move late Sunday, describing what the company called "a clearly disappointing exploration outcome" in the Chukchi Sea, which is part of the Arctic Ocean.
Spreading The Word: Obamacare Is For Native Americans, Too
Many Native Americans rely entirely on free care from the financially strapped Indian Health Service. Advocates say signing up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act can broaden their choices.
Obama's Fish Tale: Spawned On By A Salmon
The president got more than he bargained for during what was supposed to be a routine photo op at a fishing village in Alaska.
Fishing, Cooking And A Yup'ik Upbringing Made Alaska's Health Commissioner
Alaska's health commissioner spends her summers working on policy issues by day and fishing for salmon for the winter on nights and weekends with her family who belong to the Yup'ik people.
Obama To Rename Continent's Highest Peak From Mount McKinley To Denali
Efforts to change the mountain's name back to Denali date back to 1975. The White House says changing the name back "recognizes the sacred status of Denali to generations of Alaska Natives."
Obama Plays Defense On Climate Change Ahead Of Alaska Trip
President Obama pushed back against what some see as the irony of him expanding oil exploration while talking up climate change.
Stab It With A Dinglehopper! Seagull Goes After Eagle In Alaska
After the raptor snagged a fellow seagull, it had to fend off others of the species to keep its meal.
Wildfires In Canada And Alaska Drive Thousands From Homes
Thousands of fires are burning in the continent's northwest, sending smoke as far as Tennessee. Some blame a brewing El Niño for the unprecedented start to the season; others point to climate change.
State Legislatures Quarrel Over Whether To Expand Medicaid
Medicaid expansion was a big deal in a handful of state legislatures this year. Wyoming said no. Tennessee said no. But Montana said yes, and three more states are coming down to the wire.