Celebrating trailblazers in the Alaska Women's Hall of Fame

News-Miner opinion: Fairbanks has long been known for its remarkable people. This year we are especially proud to celebrate three extraordinary women who have earned a place in the 2024 class of the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame: Jo Heckman, Mary Nordale and …

Alaska needs an efficient commuter rail system — why wait to build it?

I recently spoke with a European friend who told me she wants to visit Alaska, travel, and hike around the state. She was surprised when I told her that public transit, specifically the rail system, is severely limited and much more expensive than air …

Fairbanks artist blends abstract and realism in 'Love Letter from Alaska'

‘This whole show has just been reminiscing on my time here,” Tehya McLeod said about “Love Letter from Alaska,” her October exhibit at Ursa Major Distilling. The artist, who is preparing to leave the state next year to attend grad school, explained that …

Your right and privilege as a resident of Alaska

To the editor: Ahh, it’s that time again when political flyers fill our mailboxes and political signs litter the roadsides. By that time we’ve decided how we are casting our votes. I’m proud to say I cast my first vote at age 18 in Alaska, so I’ve cast a …

SeaWorld Orlando welcomes rescued Pacific Walrus calf, Ukiaq, from Alaska

ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld Orlando welcomes a rare, rescued Pacific walrus calf from the Alaska SeaLife Center. The calf, named Ukiaq, which means “autumn” in the Iñupiaq language, was found orphaned in Utqiagvik, Alaska. Ukiaq, or Uki, arrived at SeaWorld …

Wish You Were Here: Scaling glaciers in Alaska

Alaska’s Fat Bear Contest winner finishes ahead of the male that killed her cub

For her first novel, Melinda Moustakis focused on the origins behind her Alaska-themed short stories

Melinda Moustakis was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, and grew up in California. Her story collection, ”Bear Down, Bear North: Alaska Stories,” won the Flannery O’Connor Award, the Maurice Prize, and was a National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 selection. She is …

Update: Cargo Ship ‘Pan Viva’ Beset By Fierce Storm Near Alaska

Sunday Update: The Pan Viva remains at anchor and stable. The U.S. Coast Guard and partner agencies remained in contact with the vessel overnight. Weather on scene reported as 30-40kt winds and 20-foot seas. The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to a large …

CN repatriates illegally-hunted wildlife to NANA Regional Corporation in Alaska

KOTZEBUE, Alaska – Leaders from the Cherokee Nation recently visited Alaska to meet with Alaska Wildlife Troopers and the NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. (NANA).  During the visit, the CN leaders returned animals native to the NANA region, a 38,000-square- …