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A tiny Arctic village in Alaska is trying to revive its polar bear tourism industry
22+ hour, 30+ min ago (932+ words) Posted Apr 24, 2026 01: 06: 34 AM. It's a spectacle that once brought 1, 000 or more tourists each year to Kaktovik, the only settlement in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, in a phenomenon sometimes called "last chance tourism" " a chance to see magnificent sights and…...
Reviving Polar Bear Tourism: Kaktovik's Plan to Balance Economy and Conservation
21+ hour, 45+ min ago (251+ words) Devdiscourse Reviving Polar Bear Tourism: Kaktovik's Plan to Balance Economy and Conservation Kaktovik, a tiny Alaska village, aims to rejuvenate its polar bear tourism, crucial to its economy, while ensuring wildlife conservation and community respect. After a pandemic-induced halt, leaders…...
Park leads Anchorage Midtown assembly race after recount results
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (454+ words) Anchorage's District 4 Assembly race remains on a razor's edge as an official recount gets underway, with Janice Park holding a narrow unofficial lead over Dave Donnelly by just two-tenths of a percent. The contest, one of the closest in the…...
Alaskan culture bearer Israel Shotridge passes away
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (73+ words) Alaska's News Source Alaskan culture bearer Israel Shotridge passes away Bear Valley Girl Scout Troop works to earn new badges Anchorage closes section of Chester Creek Trail near Hillstrand Pond for repairs Costumes and Slush: Alyeska Resort returns with 49th annual…...
Halong evacuees moved into temporary housing in Anchorage, state says
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (69+ words) Alaska's News Source Halong evacuees moved into temporary housing in Anchorage, state says Bear Valley Girl Scout Troop works to earn new badges Anchorage closes section of Chester Creek Trail near Hillstrand Pond for repairs Costumes and Slush: Alyeska Resort…...
A tiny Arctic village in Alaska is trying to revive its polar-bear tourism industry
22+ hour, 34+ min ago (703+ words) ANCHORAGE, Alaska " Late every summer, hulking white bears gather outside a tiny Alaska Native village on the edge of the continent, far above the Arctic Circle, to feast on whale carcasses left behind by hunters and to wait for the…...
Ongoing rain and flood concerns for areas of Southcentral, with high winds moving into the Aleutians this weekend
4+ hour, 8+ min ago (864+ words) Alaska's News Source ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska's News Source) - Rain amounts across Southcentral have been heaviest along the coast, with inland areas of Southcentral seeing significantly less rain. The only exception is for locations west of the Parks Highway, which will…...
Sitka School District approves cutting 8. 5 staff positions next year
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (629+ words) Posted by Angela Denning, Coast Alaska | Apr 24, 2026 The Sitka School District approved a budget Thursday night that cuts 8. 5 positions, half of which are certified teachers. Like other districts across the state, Sitka's revenue hasn't met higher costs in recent years....
Alaska is Calling: Five Reasons to Visit the Great Land in 2026
10+ hour, 38+ min ago (250+ words) Drift Travel Magazine Alaska has always had a special appeal. It feels less like a typical destination and more like an invitation to adventure. In 2026, that invitation is stronger than ever. As more travelers look for immersive, nature-focused trips, Alaska…...
AKLNG 2016 plan, budget OK'd; Walker releases gas agreements
17+ hour, 22+ min ago (962+ words) Alaska's source for oil and gas news After something of a cliffhanger, with a vote delayed and the chair of the board fired by the governor, the Alaska Gasline Development Corp. board voted unanimously at a Dec. 3 meeting to approve…...