Category: News

Polls to open in Kipnuk for first time since ex-typhoon devastated Western Alaska village

by APRN News | Oct 22, 2026 | Alaska News, Feeds | 0

Advocates are still seeking volunteers to run a polling site in Kwigillingok, another village...

Sitkans discuss proposed updates to city taxi code

by KCAW Sitka | Oct 22, 2026 | Feeds, Southeast News | 0

Assembly member Thor Christianson stands in front of Sitkans gathered to discuss a proposed update to regulations for commercial passenger vehicles. (KCAW/Salemo) Sitka Assembly members Tor Christianson and Scott Saline hosted...

Murkowski on war-driven energy prices: ‘It is wrong.’

by APRN News | Oct 22, 2026 | Alaska News, Feeds | 0

Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s votes on the war put her at odds with Sen. Dan Sullivan. He’s in tough reelection fight and has Murkowski’s endorsement.

Petersburg’s municipal website taken offline amid global rush to patch cybersecurity flaw

by Olivia Rose | Oct 22, 2026 | Featured News, Local News, News, Syndicated | 0

The Petersburg Borough’s website was just one of many around the world that system operators took offline Wednesday (Oct. 21) while addressing “critical vulnerabilities” in a programming language that powers much of the internet.

‘We should not have to choose’: Alaska Native education specialists say culture and academics go together

by KRBD Ketchikan | Oct 22, 2026 | Feeds, Southeast News | 0

Ethan Petticrew talks about the benefits of culturally grounded education during a panel at the...

Ketchikan planning commissioner removed for making discriminatory remarks

by KRBD Ketchikan | Oct 22, 2026 | Feeds, Southeast News | 0

In this 2019 file photo, the seal of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough is shown on display in the...

The Anchorage Weekender: AFN, spooky season celebrations and 6 more local events

by APRN News | Oct 22, 2026 | Alaska News, Feeds | 0

This Anchorage Weekender rounds up eight events, from spooky-season celebrations to the annual Alaska Federation of Natives convention.

‘Rising in Our Voices’: Alaska Federation of Natives convention kicks off in Anchorage

by APRN News | Oct 22, 2026 | Alaska News, Feeds | 0

Keynote speaker Rosita Worl urged young Alaska Natives to continue their Elders’ efforts to protect subsistence and land rights, foster economic opportunities and preserve the environment.