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Climate Change Has to be an Election Issue

Roswell, New Mexico isn’t the kind of place you’d expect to find underwater, but that’s exactly what happened this October. Record-breaking rains

OPINION: When the good guys go bad

Life serves up heartaches and tragedies. Rejection and betrayal are very difficult. Less intense but still tough are the times when we “see the things we gave our life to broken,” to paraphrase Rudyard Kipling. When dreams die, it is a downer for us all.

Royal Caribbean Announces the First of Their 2026-2027 Ship Deployments

Royal Caribbean has started to release their cruise ship deployments for 2026-2027. This is the first of eight announcements for the cruise line for

Native cultural tourism is ‘Alaska’s sleeping giant,’ panel tells industry leaders at statewide convention

Edenshaw was among five Alaska Native tourism leaders offering a different perspective on the state’s visitor industry during a midday panel discussion about cultural tourism presented to hundreds of participants on the first day of the Alaska Travel Industry Association convention at Centennial Hall.

Increasing economic opportunities is essential for Rep. Will Stapp

State Rep. Will Stapp is seeking reelection to Alaska House District 32, an office he has occupied since 2022.

Kotzebue flooding declared state disaster as residents recover

At least one home collapsed into Kotzebue Sound during Tuesday's flooding, which forced more than 80 people to evacuate.

Above Stikine River, Canadian government boosts huge mining project you’ve probably never heard of

A major copper-and-gold mining project in the rugged mountains of northwestern British Columbia — upstream from a Southeast Alaska fishing town — is poised for a boost from the Canadian government. Canada’s department of natural resources last month ...

Announcement of private Douglas cruise port intentionally delayed until after election, officials say

The announcement of a private cruise ship dock in Douglas was deliberately delayed until after this month’s local election that featured the Ship-Free Saturday ballot initiative that failed by a wide margin, according to Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon and a published report.

Alaska anthropologist and president, Rosita Worl receives National Humanities Award

An Alaska woman is now back home in Juneau after a whirlwind trip to our Nation's Capital. Your Alaska Link shares how she was honored by the President at the

Seven Alaska News Organizations Receive Funding from Press Forward

Seven Alaska news organizations receive $100,000 each from Press Forward, a national philanthropic network for journalism.

High winds, waves, rain and snow alerts for Alaska

A large low-pressure system is looming off the Kamchatka Peninsula of Russia and it will be a large weather-maker for Alaska over the weekend.

Azamara Cruises Returns to Alaska in Summer 2026

Azamara Cruises – the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days – is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated return to the breathtaking landscapes and rugged wilderness of Alaska in the summer of 2026.

Houston Chick-fil-A helps terminally ill guest fulfill bucket list dream

A Chick-fil-A restaurant in Houston helped a terminally ill guest, Bill, and his wife Becky complete their bucket list of visiting every U.S. state capital by creatively fulfilling their wish to "visit" Juneau,

Finding Mister Nutter — Part 3

For the first 40 years of his life, most of Nutter’s experiences fit neatly into two categories: “Education” and “Military.”

New Canadian patrol targets remote high seas to protect salmon

A federal fisheries vessel sailed north this September, some 12,000 nautical miles (22,200 kilometres) to the Aleutian Islands, the first Canadian patrol of its kind in the North Pacific.This newly outfitted Canadian Coast Guard vessel,

AROUND ALASKA: Park and Rec, Haunted Trails, and Comet Viewing!

"Parks and Recreation" takes center stage. Anchorage Parks and Recreation is preparing for this year's Haunted and Enchanted Trails. And finally, the University of Alaska Fairbanks is planning an out-

Point of View: Ranked choice gives voters more voice

Voting no on 2 gives voters more voice. Ranked choice voting also motivates candidates to consider all voters. Voters can rank candidates in order of preference, letting voters better express their desires in the final result.

Azamara Cruises returns to Alaska for summer 2026

Azamara Cruises will return to Alaska in summer 2026 after a seven-year break. Azamara Pursuit will sail 11 itineraries in the region from May 2026, with 10-13 day cruises to more remote Alaskan destinations and extended stays in ports like Juneau, Wrangell, Skagway, Ketchikan, Nanaimo and Victoria of more than 10 hours.

President Biden approves federal disaster declaration for August outburst flooding

The move frees up money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for temporary housing, home repairs and low-cost loans to cover losses on uninsured property.

MonkeyMoto: Where riders go for what riders want and what riders need

If you love motorcycles but only need to run in and grab a few accessories for your next ride before quickly getting back out on the road, you can visit any North Texas cycle shop and be satisfied. But if you want a next-level experience and to be around people who know and love motorcycles

Goldbelt Inc., Royal Caribbean Group Plan a New Juneau Cruise Port

The waterfront in Juneau is crowded with cruise ships during the summer visitor season. To meet the demand, where can more passengers possibly come ashore? Goldbelt, Inc., the Alaska Native urban corporation, is eyeing a spot across Gastineau Channel ...

Vessel beset by weather departs Dutch Harbor

Cargo vessel Pan Viva departed Dutch Harbor, Alaska, Monday night, enroute its intended destination in Kalama, Washington, after being beset by heavy weather.  The Unified Command managing the incident has stood down and all response operations have been completed.

Goldbelt, Royal Caribbean plan new cruise ship port on Juneau’s Douglas Island

The companies also hope to develop floatplane and whale watching docks, helicopter pads and a recreated Lingít village.

Goldbelt, Royal Caribbean to develop new cruise port in Alaska, US

Goldbelt has entered a partnership with Royal Caribbean Group to co-develop a new cruise port on Douglas Island in Juneau, Alaska, US. This initiative will aim to enhance the city's infrastructure, reduce downtown traffic congestion,

Final Juneau election results show mayor reelected, Ship Free Saturdays fail

Final results in Juneau’s municipal election show two new faces will join the Juneau Assembly while Juneau’s incumbent mayor and school board members were reelected for another term. Meanwhile, voters overwhelmingly shot down a proposal to ban all large cruise ships on Saturdays and the Fourth of July starting next year.

RCL Partners Goldbelt to Enhance Alaska Operations With New Port

Royal Caribbean's new port in Juneau, AK, aims to enhance visitor experience and local tourism infrastructure.

Silversea Unveils 160 New Ocean Voyages for 2026, Including 5 Maiden Calls

Silversea, the renowned experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has announced the release of 160 new ocean voyages for 2026.

Wendy Cloyd makes a difference at Fairbanks Resource Agency

When three of Wendy Cloyd’s children were diagnosed with a developmental disability, it changed her life and her career for the better.

OPINION: Keep power in the hands of Alaska voters

We want the freedom to choose candidates who get things done. We don’t want to go back to a system that heightens division, hardens lines and punishes compromise.

Oceania Cruises unveils more than 100 voyages for 2026

Oceania Cruises has unveiled its 2026 itineraries, including a solar eclipse sailing. More than 100 itineraries will go on sale on October 23, 2024, which includes 35 Grand Voyages. Marina’s special solar eclipse sailing from Copenhagen to Reykjavik will depart on July 30 and position passengers in the path of the total solar eclipse on August 12.

As dropbox program ends, most Alaska absentee voters will pay $1.46 to cast their ballots

The Alaska Division of Elections has not continued a ballot dropbox program operated in coordination with the Municipality of Anchorage during the last presidential election, elections officials confirmed Wednesday.

JDHS name returns to wrestling team, spirit remains for defending TMHS Region V title

Now, with all the mat traditions of the past combined and a coaching staff that’s been banded together for the past four seasons, JDHS is destined to defend TM’s first-ever Southeast Region V championship win over Ketchikan last season. That defense, which ended a 15-year Kayhi reign, begins with this weekend’s trip to Hoonah.

Royal Caribbean Partners With Alaska Native Company On New Juneau Cruise Port

Royal Caribbean Group has teamed with Goldbelt Incorporated, an Alaska Native Corporation, to explore co-developing a new port in Juneau, aimed at strengthening the city's infrastructure while improving traffic congestion downtown and enhancing the local and visitor experience.

Meet June Bunch: Folk Singer and Botanical Artist

This Florida artist is artistic in multiple ways. June Bunch is a botanical artist, a folk singer/songwriter, and creates graphic designs.

‘Cold Case,’ an Iñupiaq story of heartbreak and courage, sees Anchorage premiere

Cathy Tagnak Rexford's award-winning play, set in the fictional village of Gray Bay, tells a story all too real for many Alaska Natives.

JDHS cross-country team celebrate season’s end with trip to Washington race

The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé cross-country running team celebrated the end of their season with a student-organized trip to the Nike Hole In The Wall XC Invitational on Saturday at Lakewood High School in Washington.

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