The Other WWII American-Internment Atrocity
There's another tragic and untold story of American citizens who were also interned during the war. They are the 881 Aleuts from Alaska who were held for three years.
Alaska
When Their Food Ran Out, These Reindeer Kept Digging
Reindeer are thought to face a grim future as climate change threatens lichen, a key winter food source. But on one Alaskan island, reindeer have found a new food source, making scientists hopeful.
EPA Halves Staff Attending Environmental Conference In Alaska
The Trump administration's transition officials ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to cut its presence at the event. The team cited travel costs in explaining the abrupt move.
Alaskan Village, Citing Climate Change, Seeks Disaster Relief In Order To Relocate
Rising temperatures and thawing permafrost threaten tiny Newtok. Its residents want President Obama to declare an official disaster, to unlock the millions it needs to move the community.
Barrow, Alaska, Changes Its Name Back To Its Original 'Utqiagvik'
The northernmost community in the U.S. has voted to officially restore its traditional Inupiaq name.
Abortion-Rights Groups Challenge Restrictions In Three States
Abortion-rights supporters are going on the offensive to challenge state laws that limit access to abortion, even as they anticipate more restrictions under a Trump administration.
Ivory Ban Hurts Alaska Natives Who Legally Carve Walrus Tusks
Strict bans on ivory trade are aimed at preventing elephant poaching. But the measures are causing unintended consequences for Alaska Natives who hunt walruses and carve their tusks for a living.
Alaskan 'Ice Monster' Sparks Imaginations Online
An employee with the Bureau of Land Management in Alaska took a video of undulating ice in the Chena River — and added a creepy soundtrack. Facebook users took care of the rest.
Bear Leads Police On Wild Chase Through The Streets Of Anchorage, Alaska
"He was doing his bear thing, and before he knew it he was in the city," an official told a local newspaper. The animal wove through oncoming traffic and jogged past a Pizza Hut before it was caught.
In Warmer Climate, A Luxury Cruise Sets Sail Through Northwest Passage
Climate change is opening up the Arctic to luxury cruises, including an Alaska-to-New York voyage. The vacation destination takes advantage of warming oceans but raises safety and ethical concerns.