Fat-biking through fierce winds, from Point Hope to Utqiagvik
Although Point Lay doesn’t get many fat-biking visitors, we’ve been graciously welcomed and have eaten our fill.
utqiagvik
Fat-biking through fierce winds, from Point Hope to Utqiagvik
Although Point Lay doesn’t get many fat-biking visitors, we’ve been graciously welcomed and have eaten our fill.
Utqiagvik teen charged as adult in the bloody, brutal slaying of his father
Charging documents indicate murder suspect Horace Kurt Simmonds, 16, and father Bart Ahsogeak were in “a fight over a shotgun” that turned deadly Wednesday night.
From Utqiaġvik to Juneau, 2016 was warmest year on record in much of Alaska
On the first day of 2017, Utqiaġvik reached 36 degrees, tying an all-time record and continuing a trend that made 2016 the warmest ever across much of Alaska.
Old-school tools of maps and trail markers being refined to save North Slope lives
When someone is lost or stranded in the wild lands within 25 miles of town, the volunteers take the lead. Often, the one in danger is a young person, volunteers say.
Utqiaġvik? Barrow? Name change brings tension, division
The issue splits young people who tend to be pro-change for the new name from elders who have been connected with Barrow too long to give it up.
Video: Barrow or Utqiaġvik? Residents debate changing city's name
Residents debate what to call Alaska's northernmost city.
Video: Barrow or Utqiaġvik? Residents debate changing city's name
Residents debate what to call Alaska's northernmost city.
Barrow's new name is its old one, Utqiaġvik. Local Iñupiaq leaders hope its use heals as it teaches.
The new-old name for Barrow may take some practice to pronounce, and it’s time to start: oot -- kay-ahg -- vik.