An Alaska Native cultural organization and the luxury department store Neiman Marcus have settled a lawsuit over the sale of a coat with a copyrighted, geometric design borrowed from Indigenous culture.
Sculptures large and small are on full display at Ice Alaska for the 2021 World Ice Art Championships. We spoke with first time visitors about their impressions of the art.
The Alaska Housing Finance Corp. says that close to 23,000 Alaskans have applied for a rental and utility assistance through a program that aims to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A petition for the regulation of non-profit animal rescues has been started by animal activists in response to criticism against Loving Companions Animal Rescue.
The North Slope Borough Police Department is searching for a missing juvenile from Utqiagvik. 16-year-old Janice Richards was lasted seen on Wednesday February 24th between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m.
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services has reported fewer than 100 influenza cases in the state during this flu season, down from close to 400 cases at this time last year.
It’s been almost a year since the first COVID-19 case was discovered in Alaska. Non-profit Love INC says more money for rent and past-due electric bills is available for those impacted by the virus.
The Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce held its weekly business presentation on Tuesday, February 23rd, with the topic “Employment for Returning Citizens: Life After Incarceration.”
The Fairbanks Arts Association invites North Star Borough School District affiliated students in grades K through 12 to submit their art to the student art exhibition, Up With Art Reimagined.
Across Fairbanks many businesses offer special discounts for senior citizens. From restaurants to auto shops, salons to groceries, there’s plenty out there for seniors looking to save a little money.
Friday, February 19th marks the 79th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, which began the U.S. internment of Japanese Nationals and American citizens of Japanese descent during World War II.
Tracey Parrish has been a black business owner in Anchorage for 23 years. However, she's been helping people and making the world around her better all her life.
The Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce is holding a 3-day, virtual Juneau fly-in event this week, giving members an opportunity to have hear presentations and have discussions with state legislators.
On Monday, February 15th, sculptors for the 2021 World Ice Art Championships at the Tanana Valley Fairgrounds began carving their submissions for competition.
Fairbanks mayor Jim Matherly has selected a new Chief of Police after the former chief left suddenly in August of 2020. However, some are questioning the transparency and fairness of the process.
In a press release sent out Thursday evening, Mayor Matherly and the City of Fairbanks announced that the new Chief of Police would be Fairbanks Police Department Acting Deputy Chief Ron Dupee.
The people of White Mountain Alaska along with the White Mountain Native Corporation have come together to provide a home for one of their community members.
Victor Joseph, Chief Chairman of the Tanana Chiefs Conference from 2014 until last year, confirmed that he will serve as a member of the new Covid-19 Health Equity Task Force.
The local Letter Carriers Union is hosting a food drive in a more traditional format this year, with stations set up in car dealerships across Fairbanks.
At the February 9th Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce weekly virtual luncheon, presenter Katie Ashbaugh discussed the BuyAlaska effort to encourage consumers to utilize Alaskan businesses.