Words by Emily Hufford Alaska’s public schools have faced stagnant per-student funding for the past several years even as inflation …
Introduction to Books in the Last Frontier
Words & Photography by Shyler Umphenour Bookstores in the 49th state are more connected with one another and with the …
Alaskan Pride: Scaling Mount Marathon
What started as a bet between two friends has become one of the biggest and oldest mountain races in the …
Class of 2024 standouts overcome obstacles
This year’s graduating class started college when the pandemic was at its height. They’ve surmounted personal and global challenges to …
Vishe’ Rabb’s Guide to Pushing Through Injuries
Part of being a competitive college athlete is dealing with serious injuries. Vishe’ Rabb knows that better than anyone else. …
Paws of Valor: Alyeska’s Avalanche Search and Rescue Heroes
Words & Photography by Carlee Christensen Eyes set on the dog hole where a staged victim is buried, Raven–a spirited …
Why the King Salmon are Disappearing, and the Conflicting Push for Endangered Species Listing
King Salmon is being petitioned by an out-of-state conservation group to be protected under the Endangered Species Act; those involved with …
Alaska’s Money Adventure: Exploring the Permanent Funds Path
Larry Persily and Cliff Groh delve into Alaska’s economic cornerstone, the Permanent Fund. They discuss its evolution, the dynamics of …
As Syphilis Rates Rise, Many Alaskans Should Consider STI Testing As A Part Of Their Routine
When 1 in 5 Americans have a sexually transmitted infection, do you know when and where to get tested? Words …
Searching for Home
Words by Willow Kristeller Illustration by Carlee Christensen Many phrases try to reconcile the feeling of home and how one …