U.S. gains broad land, air and sea access under Greenland defence deal
US President Donald Trump (R), Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (C) and Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen (L) arrive to sign a trilateral security deal
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Gov. Dunleavy lifts freeze on state government hiring, new regulations and worker travel
Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Monday lifted a statewide executive branch hiring freeze, removing restrictions on managers who had been required since May 2025 to obtain
The tyranny of uncertainty
The ICE dragnets that dominated headlines earlier this year and led to the deaths of two United States citizens and several immigrant victims in communities
Trump administration says developers, loggers can kill endangered species
CNN, MS Now, Politico sue Trump over White House ban
Where do Alaska’s four governor candidates stand on data centers?
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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
The Katmai fishing lodge, Katmai Sky Lodge, is built on more than just wild scenery, it’s built on a conservation ethic that shapes every part
Batson Rainshadow Three-Piece Saltwater Travel Rod Review
Batson Rainshadow three-piece saltwater travel rod blanks give traveling Alaska anglers a carry-on-friendly alternative to bulky one-piece bottomfish rods. After building and fishing three different
Pan-Fried Halibut With Sour Cream and Onion Sauce
Talachulitna Float | The Jig Life: Episode 12
Coconut Halibut Curry
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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
Quick Guide to Hiking Safety in Juneau
Five individuals died in the Tongass National Forest around Juneau during the summer of 2025. As of June 25, 2026, at least four rescues have
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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
Moose 101
Seeing moose is high on the list for a lot of visitors, and for good reason! Moose are one of the most iconic animals in
Science for Alaska Summer Series 2026
For the third year, Explore Fairbanks and the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute are joining together to host the Science for Alaska Summer Series,
12 Top Budget Travel Ideas for Anchorage
Think experiencing Alaska has to come with a hefty price tag? Think again. Some of Anchorage’s most memorable experiences cost less than a movie ticket,