The Conflicting Educations Of Sam Schimmel
More than 50 years after the federal government forced hundreds of Alaska Natives into boarding schools, their descendants are haunted by — and trying to overcome —residual trauma.
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Canadian Mining Company Exits Pebble Mine Deal In Alaska, Leaving Project In Question
Opponents of the mine are calling on the state's governor to stop the project. The copper and gold mine would be located on state lands near some of the richest salmon fisheries in the world.
Is There A Ticking Time Bomb Under The Arctic?
Just what exactly is permafrost? And what is happening now that it's warming up? To find out, we enter the Arctic Circle's secret world of ice and frozen history.
Ancient Human Remains Document Migration From Asia To America
A discovery of the remains of two infants in central Alaska provides evidence of the earliest wave of people to move from Asia into the Americas.
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Battle Ends, But Drilling Not A Given
After nearly 40 years of heated debate, Congress voted on Wednesday to open the Alaska refuge to oil drilling. Now, it's a wait to see who will actually drill and when.
For Alaskan Coastal Village, Erosion Hits Home
Melting permafrost and major storms are eating away at the coastal Alaskan village of Newtok. Residents are desperate to move, but the U.S. has no climate change policy that could help them.
Tax Bill Would Open Alaska Wildlife Refuge To Drilling
The Republican tax bill includes a provision that would open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil exploration and drilling. It's a blow to environmental groups, but many Alaskans hope the move will bring revenue to the state.
Senate May Approve Drilling In Alaskan Wilderness With Tax Bill
The Republican push to pass a major tax overhaul may also include another long-held GOP goal — opening up Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling.
Oceans May Host Next Wave Of Renewable Energy
Researchers say there's huge potential for harnessing ocean waves to create electricity. The Energy Department is backing one effort in Oregon.
Iditarod Names Four-Time Champ Dallas Seavey In Dog Doping Scandal
Under pressure from competitors, the race committee said the 30-year-old musher is under suspicion of giving his dogs the drug tramadol in this year's race. Seavey has denied any wrongdoing.