This month, state officials voted unanimously to change the names of a creek and a hill on an Aleutian island in response to proposals arguing they were offensive and arbitrary. The features in ...

The move comes after several years of efforts across the country, including in Alaska, to drop words and names with derogatory connections from maps, buildings and civic institutions. Michael ...

Alaska officials have voted unanimously to change the names of a creek and a hill on an Aleutian island in response to proposals arguing they were offensive and arbitrary. The features in question ...

A decommissioned naval base in Adak is receiving attention, as Senator Dan Sullivan says there is interest in reopening it.

I recently delivered my annual address to the Legislature in Juneau. I spoke about the success we’ve had in continuing our ...

Senators clawed back millions from previously funded projects to reduce the cost of the state’s construction and renovation ...

Languages: English. You can get in touch with Joe by emailing joe.edwards@newsweek.com Alaska's Mount Spurr is showing signs of renewed activity and scientists have warned that the volcano could ...

The US Department of Interior has announced its plan this week to pursue the reopening of 82% of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska to leasing and energy project development as well as mining.

Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend is often regarded as a yearly Alaska stimulus check for residents, injecting cash directly into households and the state economy. In 2024, the program marked its ...