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The photographer in action
Taking photos has always been easier for me than other forms of art because of my disabilities.
Nov 6, 20252 min read


Sitka climate activist has visit with pope in Rome
When Elizabeth Bagley received an email from a representative of Pope Leo XIV inviting her to a climate change conference near Rome, she was sure it was spam.
Nov 6, 20253 min read


Trump administration limits some flights during shutdown as controllers show strain
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday the Federal Aviation Administration would restrict air travel in 40 “high-traffic” areas of the country to relieve pressure on air traffic controllers who have been working without a paycheck since Oct. 1.
Nov 6, 20252 min read


Assembly opts against immediate program cuts after voters OK tax reductions; focus will instead be on next year
Grant recipients will get remaining 60% of awards withheld before election, but will be asked if they’re willing to give money back.
Nov 5, 20253 min read


JDHS looks to bring home state swim, dive titles from Anchorage
20 Crimson Bears swimmers and five divers to compete in pool at Bartlett High School
Nov 5, 202513 min read


US Supreme Court frosty on Trump's tariff power as world watches
The U.S. Supreme Court gave President Donald Trump's tariff authority a chilly reception on Wednesday, with his economic agenda hanging in the balance and businesses and consumers watching for higher prices.
Nov 5, 20254 min read


DHS speeds rule that could permit more fines and arrests of protesters at federal buildings
Rule that was set to take effect at the start of 2026 is active now after U.S. District Court in Alaska request Tuesday.
Nov 5, 20253 min read


City leaders want a plan for large-scale development envisioned for West Douglas
Assembly moves ahead on a master plan process for Goldbelt private cruise port and other possible projects, while stressing nothing is a done deal.
Nov 5, 20255 min read


Here's what's happening for First Friday in November
November's First Friday will feature a food drive, photography pop-up, and visual art shows.
Nov 5, 20256 min read


Trump: Longest-ever shutdown caused GOP election losses
The government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the record as the longest ever and disrupting the lives of millions of Americans with program cuts , flight delays and federal workers nationwide left without paychecks . President Donald Trump , whose first term at the White House set the previous government shutdown record , said this one was a “big factor, negative” in the GOP’s election losses Tuesday and he repeated his demands for Republicans to end the Sena
Nov 5, 20251 min read


It’s my own fault, but that doesn’t make it easier
I use a tablet to read newspapers. It started maybe a decade ago, when an increasing number of national newspapers stopped shipping their print editions to Alaska. I am addicted to reading papers, so I dropped my resistance to the electronic world and bought a tablet.
Nov 5, 20253 min read


Domestic violence in Native communities is focus of new survey
The Urban Indian Health Institute, an Indigenous health research group, this month launched a first-of-its-kind national survey of American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian women to determine the prevalence of brain injuries in Native survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. The goal is to illuminate the extent of the problem, guide clinicians, raise public awareness and direct resources.
Nov 5, 20253 min read
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