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In 1867, the United States bought Alaska from Russia for just $7.2 million, paying less than two cents per acre. Today, this strategic purchase stands as one of history's smartest real estate deals.
Alaska's Gus Schumacher just made history by winning Team USA's first-ever men's Olympic cross-country skiing team medal. The 25-year-old Anchorage native and teammate Ben Ogden captured silver in the team sprint, cementing Alaska's legacy in Olympic skiing.
A groundbreaking exhibition in Western Australia is rewriting colonial history by centering Indigenous voices that were deliberately overlooked for 140 years. Seven Menang elders are sharing their oral histories to complete the story of Albany, Australia's first colonial settlement.
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When students in Galena, Alaska spotted dangerous thin ice near their school, their measurements helped warn the community and prevent tragedy. Now 325 kids across Alaska are collecting ice data that keeps their neighbors safe and helps scientists understand climate change.
NASA just released a free coloring book about the sun and space that includes scientific terms translated into seven Alaska Indigenous languages. The 28-page book brings together cutting-edge space science with cultural knowledge from 13 Alaska Native language speakers.
Since the 1860s, Black family reunions have been healing broken bonds and preserving culture. What started as formerly enslaved people searching for lost relatives is now a powerful tradition keeping history alive.
In 1927, a young Alaska schoolteacher accidentally shot herself and survived a harrowing rescue across frozen wilderness. Despite months of recovery preventing her return north, John Bess Howe credited Alaskans' kindness as much as medical care for saving her life.
In Whittier, Alaska, nearly an entire town of 270 people lives, works, and goes to school in a single 14-story building. This unique community turned harsh weather into a reason to build something extraordinary.
Alaska lawmakers are considering making the giant green cabbage the official state vegetable, honoring a farming tradition that produced a world record 138-pound head. The proposal celebrates the state's thriving agricultural community and its oversized produce champions.
Caroline Harvey became the first defender ever selected first overall in PWHL Draft history, capping off a stellar year that included Olympic gold and tournament MVP honors. The 23-year-old star joins Vancouver alongside best friend Laila Edwards, who made history as the highest-drafted Black player in league history.
Fifty Black entrepreneurs gathered at the Anchorage Museum for the 11th annual Alaska Black Business Expo, proving their thriving community continues to grow. The event brought together an estimated 1,500 Black-owned businesses across the state for what attendees called "a family reunion."
A legendary sled dog racer just made history in Anchorage, proving that dedication and decades of hard work can rewrite the record books. Buddy Streeper captured his 11th Open World Championship at Fur Rondy, a milestone no other musher has achieved.
Nearly 1,700 volunteers hauled away more than 1.5 million pounds of marine debris from Alaska's remote coastlines in 2025, tackling everything from ghost fishing gear to microplastics. The massive cleanup effort stretched from Southeast Alaska to the Bering Strait, protecting wildlife and communities in some of Earth's most isolated coastal regions.
The Georgia Bulldogs just became the first team in SEC history to win all five road series in conference play, capping off a dominant championship season. Their catcher also made NCAA history with a rare power and speed combination that only five players before him have achieved.
Two educators are attempting to break a Guinness World Record by teaching the longest history lesson ever: 30-plus hours covering 5,000 years of Black history. Dr. Anita Lewis and Gwen Ebron started their marathon teaching session in Philadelphia, turning endurance into education. #
The Barrow Whalers girls basketball team brought home Alaska's 3A state championship trophy after defeating Monroe Catholic 56-49. Their hometown fans packed the Alaska Airlines Center to witness the historic win after four intense days of March Madness tournament play.
A federal judge blocked logging companies from cutting ancient trees in Alaska's Tongass National Forest, protecting critical habitat for bald eagles, bears, and endangered species. The case was dismissed with prejudice, meaning the logging industry can never sue on these grounds again.
Every year for 14 years, Alaska Airlines employees fly to a remote boarding school to do hair, makeup, and alterations for students whose families can't be there. This year's "glam fairies" helped more than 65 Mt. Edgecumbe High School students get ready for the night of their lives.
LeBron James just passed the ball to his son Bronny for a basket, creating the first father-to-son assist in NBA's 78-year history. The Lakers teammates made sports history while making a dad's dream come true.
Cruise ships at Alaska's Whittier terminal can now plug into clean shore power instead of running engines, eliminating emissions in port. The new system turns docked ships into quiet, zero-emission vessels starting in 2027.
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