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Denali's Furry Little Stars: The Puppy Cam Phenomenon

June 26, 2025

In the world of wildlife webcams, a new star has emerged, and it's not the usual bear or eagle. Denali National Park has launched a livestream featuring five adorable sled dog puppies, and they're stealing hearts left and right. These little ones were born in May to Merlyn, a working sled dog at th

weather

First Time Ever: Fairbanks Gets a Heat Advisory

June 15, 2025

The National Weather Service has just made a big change. They can now issue heat advisories for Alaska. This is a first for the state, but it doesn't mean temperatures are breaking records. It's just a new way to communicate the heat's potential danger. Fairbanks is the first to get this advisory.

health

Measles Strikes Anchorage: What You Need to Know

May 23, 2025

In Anchorage, a young person has been diagnosed with measles. This news has sparked concern among health officials. They worry that more people might have been exposed to the virus. The infected individual, who had not received the measles vaccine, visited several public spots while possibly spreadi

health

Health Challenges Faced by Native Youth

April 17, 2025

Native youth in America and Alaska face a lot of health problems. These include issues related to sexual health, reproduction, and mental well-being. These problems are not fair, and they need to be addressed. One way to help is by using programs that are made for their culture and age group. These

politics

Russian Jets Near Alaska: Routine or Cause for Concern?

April 15, 2025

The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, reported that Russian military planes were spotted near Alaska. This is not a new occurrence. It happens all the time. The area where this happened is called the Air Defense Identification Zone, or ADIZ. It is a large area that extends 150 m

education

New Leader for Onalaska Schools

March 11, 2025

In a big move for the School District of Onalaska, the Board of Education has chosen Ben Barton to be the new superintendent. This decision came after a long and thorough search process. The process was led by the Wisconsin Association of School Boards. There were 12 strong candidates. The board mad

environment

Fairbanks' Air Quality: A Winter Challenge

March 6, 2025

Fairbanks, Alaska, faces a significant issue with fine particulate matter, known as PM2. 5. This tiny pollution is a big problem, especially in winter. The air quality standards set by the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) are often exceeded in Fairbanks. The standard for PM2. 5 is 35 mi

science

Alaska's Sleeping Giant: Mount Spurr Stirs

February 16, 2025

Mount Spurr, a volcano near Alaska's biggest city, Anchorage, has been showing signs of activity for the past 10 months. This isn't the first time the volcano has caused concern. Located in the Aleutian Arc, about 75 miles west of Anchorage, Mount Spurr has been the subject of close monitoring by ex

crime

'Icebound Tragedy: Uncovering the Mystery of the Missing Flight'

February 9, 2025

In the harsh and unforgiving environment of western Alaska, a flight carrying nine passengers and a pilot vanished, leaving a trail of concern before becoming a tragic reality. A Bering Air Flight, a trusted regional air service, failed to arrive at its destination on Thursday. The Cessna 208B

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A Deadly Accident in the Frozen North

February 9, 2025

Alaska's vast expanse and limited roads make planes the go-to way to get around. This was especially true for a small commuter plane flying from Unalakleet to Nome on a cold Thursday afternoon. The plane went missing just under an hour after takeoff and the wreckage was found the next day.