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The secret life of sculpin — a tiny fish that helps scientists monitor mines

The secret life of sculpin — a tiny fish that helps scientists monitor mines

Behold, the slimy sculpin.
Max Graham Aug 20, 2025
On small planes, gold mines and Alaska summers

On small planes, gold mines and Alaska summers

A dispatch from the most happily chaotic time of year in the 49th state.
Nathaniel Herz Aug 1, 2025
“Exhausting and demoralizing”: How public media in rural Alaska is responding to federal spending cuts

“Exhausting and demoralizing”: How public media in rural Alaska is responding to federal spending cuts

A Q&A with two longtime Alaska public radio employees
Max Graham Jul 29, 2025
Canadian company exits contentious uranium mining project in Western Alaska

Canadian company exits contentious uranium mining project in Western Alaska

Opponents cautiously celebrate, but the owner of the mining claims is looking for a new partner.
Max Graham Jul 22, 2025
Sunday listening: Lisa Murkowski on her 'One Big Beautiful Bill' vote

Sunday listening: Lisa Murkowski on her 'One Big Beautiful Bill' vote

"The problem with standing on principle is when your constituents get hurt, and that was what was going to happen," Murkowski said.
Nathaniel Herz Jul 20, 2025
Anchorage electricity prices could go up again. Blame the warm winter.

Anchorage electricity prices could go up again. Blame the warm winter.

Anchorage utility executives say that a mild winter translated into lower electricity sales — and a hole in their budget.
Nathaniel Herz Jul 18, 2025
National Democrats are “salivating” over a Mary Peltola bid for U.S. Senate. But Alaska’s governor’s race could be “wide open” too.

National Democrats are “salivating” over a Mary Peltola bid for U.S. Senate. But Alaska’s governor’s race could be “wide open” too.

The filing deadline for the 2026 elections is still nearly a year away. But Democrats in Alaska and Outside are anxiously awaiting a decision about which office Peltola will run for.
Nathaniel Herz Jul 14, 2025

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