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Workplace Risks: Why Loggers and Fishermen Face a Heart Health Crisis

March 12, 2026

In the United States, heart disease is the number one killer. Yet some jobs put people at extra danger because they make it hard to see a doctor and encourage habits that harm the heart. Researchers looked at men who cut down trees in Maine and catch fish off the coasts of Maine, Massachusetts, Ore

crime

A Bus Blaze in Kerzers Raises Questions About Intent

March 11, 2026

Police in Switzerland are looking into whether a bus fire that claimed six lives was set on purpose. The incident happened Tuesday evening in Kerzers, a town about 15 miles from Bern. Authorities say an “unidentified voluntary act” might have started the blaze, but they are still gathering evidence.

education

Anchorage Schools Face Tough Choices, Voters Hold the Key

March 11, 2026

The Anchorage School District finished its spring break with a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2027, but the path to that balance was paved with hard cuts. Facing a $90 million shortfall at the start of this cycle, leaders had to make decisions none wanted. They trimmed administrative costs and cut

education

Montana Moves Forward With New School Health Trust

March 11, 2026

The state auditor has signed off on a fresh initiative aimed at improving student health services across Montana. This approval marks the beginning of a new trust that will pool resources to support schools in providing better medical care. The decision comes after a review of the proposal’s financi

opinion

Oil: Alaska’s Lifeline – Don’t Let It Fade Like Timber

March 6, 2026

The timber boom that once kept Alaskan towns alive has slipped into history, a slow decline driven by layers of rules and dwindling money. That story shows how easy it is for a vital industry to disappear when policy turns heavy and investment dries up. Oil, however, is the engine that keeps Alas

politics

Alaska’s Energy Future: Why a Pipeline Beats Quick LNG Export

March 6, 2026

The idea of sending gas straight from the North Slope to overseas markets without a pipeline raises serious concerns. First, it would bring huge ships close to fragile Arctic communities, disturbing traditional whaling that sustains both food and culture. Hunters rely on clear waters; large tankers

science

Scientists Leave NIH, Saying Their Work Is Blocked

March 6, 2026

In the past few years, many federal researchers have quit or retired early from the National Institutes of Health. A doctor who studied cancer treatments, a scientist studying tick diseases, and an addiction researcher all said the Trump years made their jobs impossible. They faced budget cuts, hiri

politics

Alaska Voters’ Privacy: A Big Question

March 3, 2026

The state of Alaska has long been known for its reliable elections, with both parties’ leaders keeping the process safe and honest. Yet recent events have shaken that trust. In December 2025, the lieutenant governor gave the federal Department of Justice access to private voter data—names, birth dat

opinion

Who Will Get the Money From Alaska’s New Willow Oil Field?

February 28, 2026

The upcoming oil run at Alaska’s Willow field has sparked a debate over who should receive the royalties. The federal law that covers oil on the National Petroleum Reserve‑Alaska splits the revenue 50/50 between the U. S. government and the state. But Alaska has not taken its half, because a 1976 ag

health

Measles Hits Detention Camp in El Paso

February 28, 2026

A cluster of 13 measles cases has emerged at the Camp East Montana detention center near El Paso, Texas. The outbreak prompted authorities to lock down the facility and stop all movement inside. Health workers are now watching each detainee closely and giving them treatment to keep the spread under

Workplace Risks: Why Loggers and Fishermen Face a Heart Health Crisis

A Bus Blaze in Kerzers Raises Questions About Intent

Anchorage Schools Face Tough Choices, Voters Hold the Key

Montana Moves Forward With New School Health Trust

Oil: Alaska’s Lifeline – Don’t Let It Fade Like Timber

Alaska’s Energy Future: Why a Pipeline Beats Quick LNG Export

Scientists Leave NIH, Saying Their Work Is Blocked

Alaska Voters’ Privacy: A Big Question

Who Will Get the Money From Alaska’s New Willow Oil Field?

Measles Hits Detention Camp in El Paso

Measles Hits Detention Camp in El Paso