Historian Ken Coates described the effect of the Alaska Highway on the area's native population: "Construction projects transformed aboriginal life in the northwest very quickly and very profoundly.

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The iconic structure so closely tied to the Iditarod has a winding history that’s closely aligned with the race itself.

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Marri Trees a Lifeline for Many Native Bee Species in Biodiversity Hotspot Oct. 23, 2024 — New research has revealed Marri trees are critical to the survival of more than 80 species of native ...

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State Rep. Will Stapp is seeking reelection to Alaska House District 32, an office he has occupied since 2022.

Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, talked about some of the efforts being made at the federal level to help empower Alaska Native communities, along with some of the work that still needs to be done. In a ...

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Oct. 17, 2024 — A study suggests that global fish farming, or aquaculture, may rely on significantly larger quantities of wild-caught ocean fish than previously calculated. The study is part of ...

Alaska's astounding beauty ... a whale's blowhole before it dives down below the water's surface. It's possible to view certain animals and marine life throughout the year, according to Hickman.