A handful of Census workers in rural Alaska are running out of time to count the tens of thousands of people living off the road system.
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Napaskiak residents asked to shelter in place after COVID-19 case identified
For the first time, there are indications of community spread of the coronavirus occurring in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta
Alaska Native vets from the Vietnam era may lay claim to Alaska land
Congress has approved a new Native allotment filing period for veterans who served during the Vietnam War era
A new transportation route for the proposed Pebble Mine faces backlash from land owners
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has recommended a transportation corridor that cuts through land owned by several Bristol Bay entities that refuse to grant Pebble access to their properties.
For Yukon-Kuskokwim elders, pandemic brings back memories of TB
Tuberculosis hit rural Alaska hard during the first half of the 20th century, and generations of Alaska Natives were separated from their culture while they were in hospitals recovering; some never returned.
Mine backers call report that says the Donlin Gold mine is too expensive to build ‘misinformation’
The mine could be one of the biggest gold producers in the world if completed, but one research firm says that it costs too much to actually build.
After fears, crew of American Seafoods vessel tests negative for COVID-19 in Unalaska
The arrival of the 255-foot boat had generated concern among Alaskans after more than 100 asymptomatic crew members aboard three of the company’s other factory trawlers tested positive for the virus in recent weeks.
Bethel wants to add a financial incentive to get more people tested for COVID-19 at its airport
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation reports that less than 60% of passengers who arrive at Bethel’s airport are volunteering for testing. The city has plans to try to increase that number to 100%.
Western Alaska just had it’s toastiest May on record
Thoman says that temperatures have been considerably warmer on average since about 2012.
From Kotzebue to Ketchikan, Alaskans protest the killing of George Floyd, calling for justice
While Alaska’s rallies and protests have remained peaceful some Alaskans have reported instances of intimidation, backlash, or resistance. More demonstrations are planned for this weekend.