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‘The salmon people’: How Alaska’s only Native reservation saved its fishing culture

‘The salmon people’: How Alaska’s only Native reservation saved its fishing culture

A half-century ago, the Indigenous Tsimshian village of Metlakatla, in Southeast Alaska, preserved its reservation when others in Alaska were terminated. Today, the reserve sustains a thriving fishing industry — and the tribe is fighting in court to expand its territory.
Nathaniel Herz Apr 8, 2026
Trawl allies fire back as Alaska candidates' anti-industry rhetoric heats up

Trawl allies fire back as Alaska candidates' anti-industry rhetoric heats up

Nathaniel Herz Apr 7, 2026
How Alaska’s governor found himself on an Emirati falcon hunt

How Alaska’s governor found himself on an Emirati falcon hunt

Nathaniel Herz Apr 2, 2026
A giant lease sale could launch a new era of oil on Alaska's North Slope

A giant lease sale could launch a new era of oil on Alaska's North Slope

Max Graham Mar 26, 2026
Governor's race survey: the PFD question. (And ferries.)

Governor's race survey: the PFD question. (And ferries.)

Nathaniel Herz Mar 23, 2026
One of Alaska’s flagship mines soon could draw energy from the sun

One of Alaska’s flagship mines soon could draw energy from the sun

Max Graham Mar 19, 2026
After spending big on Donlin, billionaire sells stake in company with Ambler prospects

After spending big on Donlin, billionaire sells stake in company with Ambler prospects

Max Graham Mar 4, 2026
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