$2.5 Billion in Australian Radar System to Monitor the Arctic
One of the North Warning System radar stations in the Canadian Arctic. (Photo: Raytheon Canada Limited) The Government of Canada has finalized the purchase of
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Trump wants $87.6 billion to pay for his war in Iran, aid to farmers and more
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration sent Congress a request Wednesday for $87.6 billion in emergency funding to cover the cost of the war in Iran
Protect Alaska fisheries from offshore drilling
Alaska and fisheries are intrinsically linked, both economically and culturally. Alaska’s fisheries provide for communities and rural economies across the state—and they will do so
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Appanage Fishing
Appanage Fishing is proof that the best lures are born on the water, not in a boardroom. Don Habeger started this Juneau-based tackle company after
Mary Peltola Rolls Out Her Plan to Fight for Alaska Fisheries
Mary Peltola’s plan for Alaska fisheries comes at a critical time. With ongoing battles over fishing rights, federal management, and the future of salmon runs,
It’s the End of the World as We Know It: Unpacking the Facts and Weighing in on the Middle Kenai River Bait Closure
Kenai River bait closure regulations are now in effect year-round on the middle river. Nick Ohlrich breaks down what anglers and guides need to know.
Twitching Togiak Coho | Episode 11
Crunchy Baked Halibut Bites
Unraveling the Mysteries of Steelhead
Dewey’s Cook Inlet
The Rod That Starts It
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Your guide to the Chena River
Flowing through the heart of Fairbanks, the Chena River (known in Athabascan as Ch’eno’) shapes life in Interior Alaska year-round. In the summer, the river glows under the midnight sun, setting
Top 10 Summer Events in Fairbanks
From April 22nd through August 20th, Fairbanks experiences the Midnight Sun Season, when daylight stretches around the clock and the sun barely dips below the horizon. This
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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,
How Anchorage is Celebrating America250
America celebrates its birthday with observances and special events nationwide timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The
Memorial Day Restaurant Open Hours
Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and to make your dining experience a breeze, our Visitor Services team has done the legwork. We’ve contacted over
Dena’ina Place Names in Anchorage
By Visit Anchorage, May Stokes Last updated May 14, 2026 Land Acknowledgment Anchorage lies within Dena’ina Ełnena, the homeland of the