Archeological site in Alaska sheds light on early Yupik life devastated by ex-Typhoon Halong

Archeological site in Alaska sheds light on early Yupik life devastated by ex-Typhoon Halong

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A fragment of a mask that had been preserved in permafrost for hundreds of years sat in tidal dust in the western Alaska community of Queenhagak. Wooden spoons, toys, fishing bait and other artifacts were strewn, in some cases for miles, along the beach. A Yup’ik community near the edge of … Read more

The Alaska Supreme Court is considering a case that could decide who can provide abortion care in the state

The Alaska Supreme Court is considering a case that could decide who can provide abortion care in the state

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court is considering a case that would determine who can provide abortion care in the state. On Wednesday, the court examined arguments in 2019. in a case challenging the constitutionality of a law that requires only a physician licensed by the State Medical Board to perform abortions in … Read more