A new investigation reveals that at least 973 Native American children died in abusive U.S. government boarding schools. The Interior Department calls for an official apology and recommends investing in programs to support Native American communities and heal from these traumas.

Supporters of Alaska’s ranked choice voting system are asking the state Supreme Court to block a repeal measure from the November ballot. The case, expedited by the court, could impact the election process and ballot design deadlines.

With salmon season in full swing, Alaskans are urged to properly dispose of fish waste to avoid attracting bears and potential fines. Illegal dumping has led to increased human-bear conflicts, prompting reminders about waste management.

The Biden administration’s reappointment of Anne Vanderhoeven to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council has disappointed some Alaskans and conservation groups who had hoped for a more diverse and balanced perspective.

Bristol Bay fishermen report unusually small sockeye salmon this year, with the average weight being the smallest on record. Factors like water temperature, food availability, and competition from pink salmon are contributing to this trend.

Alaska is on the brink of a historic shift with the possibility of having a majority female Supreme Court for the first time ever. The Alaska Judicial Council has announced seven female attorneys are in the running to replace Chief Justice Peter Maassen, who will retire in 2025. This change could see Governor Mike Dunleavy appointing a fourth justice, reshaping the court’s composition.

Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau has been forced to close its new adolescent crisis care program due to financial and staffing issues. The program, which had been providing essential mental health services, struggled with a projected $1.2 million deficit and will be repurposed for other uses, though the hospital's emergency department will continue to offer crisis care.

Vice President Kamala Harris is making waves with a strong fundraising performance in her presidential campaign, raising over $200 million in just one week. This surge comes despite recent criticisms from political opponents, showing her rising popularity.

Team USA’s women's rugby team has advanced to the semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics after a decisive win against Great Britain. With hopes high for an Olympic medal, the team will face reigning champions New Zealand in their next match.

U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, along with Representative Mary Peltola, are calling on the CDC to reconsider a new dog importation rule that they believe unfairly impacts Alaskans. They argue the rule doesn’t account for Alaska’s unique geography and sled dog culture.

A successful rescue of an entangled Steller sea lion in Kodiak highlights the ongoing efforts to protect wildlife. NOAA Fisheries and local partners freed the sea lion from a plastic band, demonstrating the community's commitment to marine mammal conservation.

Temperatures in Interior Alaska and northwest Canada are pleasant this July, but climate change is having severe effects. Over 60% of Alaskan Gwich’in forest lands have burned in the past decade, contributing to permafrost melt and economic and health issues.

A cyanide spill at a gold mine in the Yukon Territory has worried Alaska salmon advocates. The spill occurred upstream of the Yukon River, affecting fish habitats and prompting calls for stricter mining oversight.

A significant landslide has occurred on the Salmon Creek Trail, making it impassable. The area near the transition from road to trail is affected, but the penstock remains intact and the road is still open.

The federal government is allocating $575 million to 19 projects to help coastal communities combat climate-related flooding and disasters. This includes nature-based solutions like living shorelines and climate risk assessments for Native communities in Alaska.

The Senate has moved forward with laws to protect kids online from targeted ads, data collection, bullying, and exploitation. The Kids Online Safety Act and the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act aim to make social media safer for young users, despite some concerns about potential free speech limitations.