The plane is named Xáat Kwáani, or Salmon People. According to Alaska Airlines, it’s the first time they’ve featured a language besides English on the main door of an aircraft.
Arts & Culture
Gwich’in author Matt Gilbert aims for the universe and beyond
The series is called Chandera. It’s set 300 years in the future, and its protagonist is Maxwell Wilkes, a Gwich’in Athabaskan.
Trial about traditional values in Ketchikan schools concludes with testimony on cultural importance
A trial has been ongoing in Ketchikan to determine if displaying traditional tribal values, developed by area culture leaders, violates the First Amendment.
Juneau musician Annie Bartholomew’s new album is a different kind of Alaska survival story
“Sisters of White Chapel” is about the Klondike Gold Rush, from the perspective of the women and sex workers who lived in the mining towns.
‘Deadliest Catch’ boat’s owners sue show over deckhand’s botched diagnosis
The suit follows the deckhand’s own lawsuit, filed against the boat owners in Washington court in December.
A gifted Anchorage middle school pianist finds a new instrument and rediscovers his love for music
One of Anchorage’s most talented young musicians almost gave up on music.
Ketchikan city manager nixes drag queen storytime at public library
Last year’s event was wildly popular. The library director said it was the biggest storytime on record.
New totem poles on Juneau’s waterfront will soon have signs explaining their significance
“We realize weʼre going to have to work with the community to educate everyone,” said Ricardo Worl, communications director for Sealaska Heritage Institute. “This is not Disney Land.”
Alaska writer Don Rearden finds AI has his number, and it freaks him out
Alaska writer and poet Don Rearden has been experimenting with artificial intelligence.
Not with cars but with cubes, Sitka teen satisfies the need for speed
For Sitka’s Rianna Bergman, it’s not just about going fast or solving the puzzle.