Blog: South Korea bets on the Arctic to boost its biggest port
(Mia Bennett) Busan is turning to the Arctic to strengthen its position as a global maritime hub. From trialing polar shipping routes to building new
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Navy warship named for Alaska statesman Ted Stevens
Captain Mary Katey Hays, commanding officer of the USS Ted Stevens, speaks to reporters in Whittier during an Oct. 1, 2026, media tour. (Photo by
Local code and utility tariffs are tools Alaska can use to fix the housing shortage
Alaska has roughly the population it had in 2013. What little growth the state has seen in the past three years came from residents over
Living with bears in Anchorage: We can do better
Peltola’s words create a teachable moment, but an apology is required.
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A Lot on the Line for America’s Most Prolific Salmon Forest
The Tongass National Forest stretches across nearly 17 million acres of southeast Alaska, a place where salmon, steelhead, and trout are born in cold, clean
Seared Halibut With Carrot-Top Pesto
Seared halibut gets a fresh upgrade with a bright carrot-top pesto made from the greens most of us toss straight into the compost. A quick,
Rescinding The Roadless Rule
The Roadless Rule has protected roughly fourteen million acres of the Tongass and Chugach National Forests for twenty-five years, from Prince William Sound to the
Faces of Bristol Bay: Building for the Future
Pan-Fried Halibut With Sour Cream and Onion Sauce
Talachulitna Float | The Jig Life: Episode 12
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When Fall Arrives in Juneau
There comes a morning each year when Juneauites wake up and instinctively know that summer is over. The signs have been gathering for weeks. Fireweed
Site Visit – Brown Bear Bay Lodge
by Carl Johnson, Owner, Alaska Photo Treks If you have been planning a trip to see brown bears in Alaska, you have probably heard of
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Holiday Bazaars Showcase Local Fairbanks Artisans
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Where else can you find moosehide beadwork picture frames, nature-inspired ornaments, hand-crafted ivory
Autumn Auroras: Northern Lights and Warm Nights
Why autumn is a great time for aurora viewing September and October are excellent months for aurora viewing. Fairbanks is directly under the Auroral
Anchorage for Digital Nomads: Balancing Work and Adventure
Remote work has changed the way we think about travel. Who says your office needs four walls? In Anchorage, your workspace can come with a
World Eskimo-Indian Olympics Take Center Stage
Every July, Fairbanks hosts the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics (WEIO), a four-day series of competitions and cultural practices. WEIO draws Native athletes and dancers from
4th of July Restaurant and Event Information
Happy Independence Day! To make your dining experience a breeze this 4th of July weekend, our Visitor Services team has compiled a helpful list. We’ve