The owner of the Midnite Sun Reindeer Ranch says it’ll take time for Alaska — having herded for just over 100 years — to catch up to places like Chukotka, Norway, Finland and Sweden, countries that have been refining their techniques for 4,000 years.
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As The Arctic Opens Up, The U.S. Is Down To A Single Icebreaker
Melting ice means more of the Arctic is accessible to exploration and shipping, and countries are racing to establish a presence. But they still need heavy icebreakers, and the U.S. is falling behind.
Norwegian monarch visits Alaska, urges action on climate change
The King of Norway visited Anchorage on Wednesday bearing a message of goodwill, and a message that climate change is a priority for all Arctic nations.
Researcher leaves Homer for studies in the Arctic
Chamberlain will contribute to the initiative by sharing her more than 20 years of experience studying ACEs, or Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Grocery shopping for the Stikine Icefield
Two men are on a decade-long journey to traverse the world’s 20 largest glaciers. They’ll soon conquer the Stikine Icefield.
Gaza Conflict: Cease-Fire Holds As Kerry Calls For Fresh Peace Talks
After nearly a month of brutal war, Gaza was calm for a second day on Wednesday. And as that negotiated, three-day peace took hold, diplomacy stepped front and center.
Thai Junta To Foreign Journalists: ‘Don’t Call It A Coup’
First it wasn’t a coup. Then, it was. Now, Thailand’s ruling military junta tells foreign journalists that its May 22 toppling of an elected government was no coup after all.
A Sisyphean Task Begins As ‘Forget’ Requests Roll Into Google
Google opened an online form this week allowing European users to request that information about their lives be deleted from the search engine.
Mudslide Tragedy: Donations Outpace Capacity In Oso
It’s been two weeks since the massive mudslide came down on a tiny mountain community in Washington state. The disaster killed 30 people; 13 are still missing.
Five nations tentatively agree to arctic fishing ban
The United States and four other Arctic nations have tentatively agreed to prevent commercial fishing in the high Arctic.