Artifacts dating back thousands of years that belonged to an ancient Alaska Native people were discovered last month on Kodiak Island and has given archaeologists a greater knowledge of what life was like back then.
With classic events like the slippery salmon olympics, grand parade, amusement rides, food and more, the Bear Paw Festival is a popular festival for not just Alaskans, but for all.
The event turned into such a community-wide effort, there was once even a trash parade, and the Sullivan Arena hosted a banquet and luncheon which signified the start of City Cleanup week.
The hall of fame will include Alaska Native leaders such as William Paul, who was the first Alaskan Native state legislator, and historic events like the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and the founding of the Sealaska Heritage Institute.
When it comes to dinosaur bones, Alaska may not be the first place that most think of. However, it’s quickly becoming a hotbed for ancient, fossilized remains.
Six decades after a Presbyterian church in Juneau unexpectedly closed with no explanation given, the spiritual leader of that church is receiving a posthumous apology.
Rhonda Scott didn’t pick up a brush until she was 50, and said it took a while before she felt confident as an artist. She is an Anchorage artist whose work features iconic scenes from the city.
The work of Alaska Native artists Joe Senungetuk and Fred Anderson is on display throughout the month of October at two galleries on Alaska Pacific University's campus.