Ceremony marking 82nd anniversary of the Soviet liberation of Kirkenes observed with Kazakh ambassador
Kirkenes Mayor Magnus Mæland and Kazakh Ambassador to Norway Adil Tursunov at the Kirkenes war memorial. (Atle Staalesen/The Independent Barents Observer) In a ceremony devoted
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Opposition grows to Trump lawsuit seeking to aid Sen. Dan Sullivan’s re-election bid
One of the most prominent figures backing Sen. Dan Sullivan’s re-election campaign is speaking out against a Department of Justice lawsuit intended to aid him.
Dan J. Sullivan switches from Republican to ‘undeclared’ ahead of general election
Alaska U.S. Senate candidate Dan J. Sullivan is heading into the general election as an undeclared voter, a type of independent. According to records kept
Commentary: West Susitna’s tab won’t leave office with the governor
Commentary: The cost of ‘I Do’ in the disability community
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The Upper Cook Inlet Coho Conundrum
Cook Inlet coho runs have fallen short of escapement goals for several years, and this season Mat-Su streams closed to coho retention, much as they
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
Faces of Bristol Bay: Building for the Future
Pan-Fried Halibut With Sour Cream and Onion Sauce
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Beyond the Aurora: Growing Dark Sky Tourism in Alaska
Visitors come to Alaska in winter to see the northern lights. The darkness that makes the aurora visible also shows them the Milky Way, meteor
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
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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