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A correction helps uncover a heroic rescue in Angoon from ’95

Two weeks ago, Alaska Public Media aired a story about Army Staff Sergeant Joshua Schneiderman receiving the Soldier’s Medal, one of the highest military distinctions, and reported that it was the first time the medal was given for an act that took place in Alaska. That claim is incorrect. After the original story aired, Alaska […]

Too Close to a Grizzly (video)

Too Close to a Grizzly This video was shot a couple seasons ago on a black bear hunt. As you can see, this big grizzly came to within a couple yards of the blind… Posted by Points North on Monday, January 11, 2016

What’s My Workout: Kikkan Randall

It’s safe to say that cross-country skiing isn’t the most popular sport in the United States. But four-time Olympian Kikkan Randall—with her mega-watt personality, signature pink-streaked hair and unrelenting talent—is out to change that. The Alaska native, who is due

Former Miss Alaska advances on ‘American Idol’

Former Miss Alaska Malie Delgado has advanced to the next round of competition on the “American Idol” television show. Read the full story: Former Miss Alaska advances on ‘American Idol’ | Alaska Dispatch News

2015 Arctic Youth Ambassardors

Introducing your 2015 United States Arctic Youth Ambassadors. The Arctic Youth Ambassadors Program brings together diverse youth from across Alaska to serve as ambassadors for their communities and country in building awareness at home and abroad about life in the Arctic. Video by Francisco Martinez, Molly Schouweiler, Rosey Robards and […]

Salmon Life: A Love Letter (video)

Salmon Life: A Love Letter From the sea to the table, the Salmon Life inspires us. Whether we are harvesting, processing or creating a masterpiece meal, Nature is writing us a Salmon Love letter. We get to smile and say “Thank you.” How cool is that?

Ana White – Build a Industrial Style Tabletop Building

Ana White: Free and Easy DIY Project and Furniture Plans Free plans to help anyone build simple, stylish furniture at large discounts from retail furniture. All woodworking plans are step by step, and include table plans, bed plans, desk plans and bookshelf plans. Thousands of readers are saving by building […]

Crushing Blue Ice – Girdwood, Alaska (video)

Crushing Blue Ice – Behind The Line Season 5 Episode 1 In season 5 episode 1 of Teton Gravity Research’s web series Behind The Line, a nonstop snowstorm in Girdwood, Alaska, forces Dash Longe, Dylan Hood, Tim Durtschi, and Sage Cattabriga-Alosa to look beyond normal ski terrain. The team discovers

Alaska Stuffed Shrimp Recipe

Enjoy this delicious stuffed Alaska shrimp recipe, courtesy of Kathy Jones, Executive Chef at the Westmark Hotel in Sitka, Alaska. Get the recipe: Stuffed Shrimp Recipe | Alaska Shrimp Recipes | Fish Alaska Magazine

R/V Tiglax: Alaska Maritime Refuge’s Vehicle for Research

Imagine working on a ship that takes you 15,000 miles through remote islands, from the Gulf of Alaska to the Bering Sea, in support of conservation. Six U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service jobs provide this opportunity, all operating out of Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge aboard the R/V Tiglax. Read […]

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What’s My Workout: Kikkan Randall

It’s safe to say that cross-country skiing isn’t the most popular sport in the United States. But four-time Olympian Kikkan Randall—with her mega-watt personality, signature pink-streaked hair and unrelenting talent—is out to change that. The Alaska native, who is due

Crushing Blue Ice – Girdwood, Alaska (video)

Crushing Blue Ice – Behind The Line Season 5 Episode 1 In season 5 episode 1 of Teton Gravity Research’s web series Behind The Line, a nonstop snowstorm in Girdwood, Alaska, forces Dash Longe, Dylan Hood, Tim Durtschi, and Sage Cattabriga-Alosa to look beyond normal ski terrain. The team discovers

R/V Tiglax: Alaska Maritime Refuge’s Vehicle for Research

Imagine working on a ship that takes you 15,000 miles through remote islands, from the Gulf of Alaska to the Bering Sea, in support of conservation. Six U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service jobs provide this opportunity, all operating out of Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge aboard the R/V Tiglax. Read […]

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Alaska Stuffed Shrimp Recipe

Enjoy this delicious stuffed Alaska shrimp recipe, courtesy of Kathy Jones, Executive Chef at the Westmark Hotel in Sitka, Alaska. Get the recipe: Stuffed Shrimp Recipe | Alaska Shrimp Recipes | Fish Alaska Magazine

Crushing Blue Ice – Girdwood, Alaska (video)

Crushing Blue Ice – Behind The Line Season 5 Episode 1 In season 5 episode 1 of Teton Gravity Research’s web series Behind The Line, a nonstop snowstorm in Girdwood, Alaska, forces Dash Longe, Dylan Hood, Tim Durtschi, and Sage Cattabriga-Alosa to look beyond normal ski terrain. The team discovers

Ana White – Build a Industrial Style Tabletop Building

Ana White: Free and Easy DIY Project and Furniture Plans Free plans to help anyone build simple, stylish furniture at large discounts from retail furniture. All woodworking plans are step by step, and include table plans, bed plans, desk plans and bookshelf plans. Thousands of readers are saving by building […]