AFN declares ‘state of emergency’ for climate change
Also on Saturday, the state’s largest Native group gave several awards for exemplary actions and lives.
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AFN, Alaska senators focus on fighting crime, public safety shortages in the state
The Alaska Federation of Natives called for more action to reduce crimes, particularly against women.
AFN: Criminal justice system in crisis, CIRI exec describes recall support, ex-governor gets warm welcome
On Day 2 of the three-day convention, the state’s former attorney general said delays in the criminal justice system will worsen.
Photos: Newtok residents start the move to Mertarvik
Explore Newtok, a village threatened by erosion and flooding, and see what has been constructed so far in Mertarvik.
A Western Alaska village, long threatened by erosion and flooding, begins to relocate
Moving Newtok residents to the new village of Mertarvik has been planned for decades. This month, several families moved into new homes.
Marshall considers switch from alcohol ban to sales
The importation, sale and possession of alcohol has been illegal in the community north of Bethel for more than 30 years.
Iditarod champ Pete Kaiser tells AFN how a community lifted him up
AFN also honored the longest-serving member in the history of the state Legislature and praised a bill to expand tribal authority to reduce criminal activity.
Giant qaspeq shines light on missing and murdered indigenous women
Alaska artist Amber Webb’s work, featuring the faces of dozens of indigenous women and girls missing or killed, is being displayed on the stage at the AFN convention in Fairbanks.
Magnitude 5.3 earthquake shakes remote part of northwest Alaska
The quake was centered about 41 miles south of Shungnak, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center.
Conciliatory speech by Gov. Dunleavy at AFN punctuated by protests over his budget cuts
As someone banged a drum in protest and others stood with raised fists, an AFN official called for respect for their guest.
AFN convention to shine a spotlight on ‘good government,’ following year of budget upheaval
The Alaska Federation of Natives annual event, in Fairbanks this year, will mix culture, politics, entertainment and family.
Nome police chief quits after 13 months on the job
The police chief who led efforts to audit more than 460 old sexual assault cases in Nome is quitting after 13 months on the job.
Given a second chance at life, Nome woman runs her way to health and happiness
Five years ago Carol Seppilu couldn’t run two blocks without stopping. Now she’s an ultramarathoner.
Man killed in ATV collision in Larsen Bay, troopers say
Others involved in the collision gave the 26-year-old man CPR but couldn’t revive him.
Alaska Supreme Court hears youths’ climate change lawsuit
Sixteen Alaska youths in 2017 sued the state, claiming that human-caused greenhouse gas emission leading to climate change is creating long-term, dangerous health effects.
Kiana tribe banishes suspected meth dealer from village
A crowd convinced the man to leave on a chartered flight to Kotzebue.
Alaska Native leader Elizabeth Peratrovich commemorated on $1 coin
The U.S. Mint unveiled the 2020 Native American $1 coin featuring civil rights leader Elizabeth Peratrovich on Saturday.
Hooper Bay school investigates racist notes sent to student
The school’s principal says the notes were found Monday, one day after a school senior died by suicide.
Opening of 2 Bethel pot businesses delayed despite licenses
Sponsored protests could stop two Alaska cannabis companies from opening despite having approved licenses, city officials said.
Utqiagvik residents to vote on ‘soda tax’ that would benefit youth programs
The measure, which would be a first in Alaska, would impose a 1-cent-per-ounce fee on beverages with added sugar.