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America’s first Arctic ambassador was just confirmed weeks ago. Now he could be out of a job.

America’s first Arctic ambassador was just confirmed weeks ago. Now he could be out of a job.

Alaska geographer Mike Sfraga hasn’t announced his resignation. But it’s standard for politically appointed ambassadors to leave their posts during a presidential transition.

A new film highlights the traumas inflicted on Indigenous children by residential schools. Alaskans say that history needs more attention.

A new film highlights the traumas inflicted on Indigenous children by residential schools. Alaskans say that history needs more attention.

“Sugarcane” is set in British Columbia. But after recent screenings in Sitka and Anchorage, advocates say the documentary’s themes are as relevant and urgent just across the Canadian border in Alaska.

A Canadian gold mine spill raises fears among Alaskans on the Yukon River

A Canadian gold mine spill raises fears among Alaskans on the Yukon River

Officials say cyanide pollution at Victoria Gold’s Eagle Mine poses no health risks to Alaskans. But advocates worry it could compound a yearslong salmon crisis on the Yukon River — and should draw new attention to Canadian mines in areas that drain into Alaska waterways.