Alaska has only one seat in the House, but in a closely divided Congress, it’s one of a few swing districts.
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Lingít Word of the Week: G̱agaan — sun
This week’s word of the week is g̱agaan, which means sun.
Glacial outburst flooding begins, water in Mendenhall Lake and River expected to reach near-record height
Minor flood stage will begin Monday morning, flood water expected to crest sometime early Tuesday.
Residents told to prepare in case glacial outburst flooding begins this weekend
The most up to date information can be found on the National Weather Service’s Suicide Basin monitoring page. People can go there to learn more about glacial outburst flooding and how it might threaten their property.
The Alaska Supreme Court weighing citizens’ right to challenge state’s predator control program
An opponent of the multiyear bear-killing program is defending her standing to be a plaintiff against the state.
Alaskans shine at Olympics, including Eagle River’s Alev Kelter in rugby sevens bronze win
Alev Kelter, a center on the U.S. Women’s rugby 7s teams, won a bronze medal Tuesday as Team USA defeated an Australian team as time ran out in the match.