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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.
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.
Communities across Alaska are throwing celebrations throughout June to honor the state's 38,000 cancer survivors with picnics, 5Ks, and music events. National Cancer Survivors Day on June 7 kicks off a month of statewide recognition showing that life after diagnosis can thrive.
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."
After a 22-year fight, Indigenous communities in Alaska's Bristol Bay secured a rare EPA veto to halt a massive mine that threatened the world's largest sockeye salmon run. Their victory protects both a pristine ecosystem and thousands of years of cultural heritage.
When a wind-driven tundra fire threatened Pyramid Valley, Alaska firefighters didn't fight it alone. Community volunteers with off-road equipment and water trucks rallied to help contain the blaze.
Nearly 1,700 Alaskans came together in 2025 to clear over 1.5 million pounds of marine debris from their coastlines. The massive community effort spanned more than two dozen coastal communities from the state's remote northwestern tip to its southern islands.
One year after a drowning at Chilkoot Lake, eleven Alaska first responders earned ice rescue certifications to better protect their community. The training turns grief into action, giving Haines the tools to respond safely to future emergencies.
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.
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.
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.
A First Nations community in Western Australia is asking the country's four biggest banks to pool resources for something that's never been done before: a community-led banking hub serving 2,000 remote residents. The modest proposal could become a blueprint for Indigenous communities across Australia struggling with banking access. #
U.S. Marines carried nearly 14,000 pounds of toys across Alaska's most isolated Arctic villages, reaching children in places where winter roads don't exist. The mission brought holiday joy to communities accessible only by air, proving that intentional kindness can travel anywhere.
Volunteers in Anchorage rolled up their sleeves this week to prepare community gardens for the growing season, helping residents grow their own fresh food. The city is welcoming more helpers all summer long for garden cleanups, invasive plant removal, and tree plantings.
Middle schoolers in Ketchikan, Alaska just made it easier for everyone to keep their beaches clean. The student-built stations let beachgoers borrow buckets and tongs to pick up trash while enjoying the ocean.
A new platform called Acorn lets organizations and creators build their own online communities without relying on big tech companies. It arrives just as X shuts down its Communities feature, leaving users searching for better alternatives.
A retired FBI special agent received a Community Hero Award for his work helping Connecticut synagogues and Jewish organizations stay safe amid rising antisemitism. Michael Shanbrom now dedicates his expertise to training communities on security and awareness.
Twenty-eight Hispanic high school seniors and four community champions received awards for academic excellence and service in Tulsa. The Tomás Rivera Education Awards celebrated students who balanced stellar grades with deep community involvement.
A beloved football tournament bringing together youth from Ghana's Zongo communities kicks off its 11th year, with consistent support helping it grow into an annual tradition. Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia continues backing the event that's united nearly 40 communities since 2015.
After two young professionals tragically drowned during a weekend getaway in New South Wales, their communities rallied to raise over $155,000 in days to support grieving families. The outpouring reflects the power of community support during unimaginable loss.
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