Swayed by Valentine's Day, our Emily Mesner chose the color pink to guide her photo essay in this month’s Where We’re Anchored column. “It became this hidden scavenger hunt I went on for the better part of a month,” Mesner writes. https://t.co/PUPzcRx9Gt

Sen. Dan Sullivan says the Rural Health Transformation Fund will “transform” Alaska health care, bringing ~$270M a year for five years. Lawmakers say the money comes with major strings — and won’t offset Medicaid cuts expected to leave thousands uninsured. https://t.co/SNTkKp3jVO

“Being outside develops leadership.” From trapping, fishing and hiking in Lake Clark to a 14-year career in conservation, Danielle Stickman’s path has always been grounded in land and culture. https://t.co/ZVO6Jywjbx

According to polling released earlier this month, Sullivan’s favorability has dipped into the negative territory, with 50% of Alaskans holding an unfavorable view of him, while 47% were on board. https://t.co/hYYGK8DHRD

“Is Alaska about to see more children detained?” Alaska lawmakers pressed for answers after ICE detained and deported 5-year-old Matias Arriaga, his mother and siblings. https://t.co/fVa16sMIks

According to the feds, the crimes took place in Anchorage and Juneau, tracking with his time in the Alaska Legislature. https://t.co/6jcqpp3LGn

Artists from Saint Paul Island are set to headline the 2026 Arctic Arts Summit in Sweden with their book Sergie and the White Seal, highlighting Indigenous stories and creativity on an international stage. https://t.co/ccIbwpgrEy

Sen. Dan Sullivan defended his support for the SAVE Act and related federal legislation at his annual Alaska Legislature address, facing protests from critics who say the bill could harm Alaskan voters and suppress voting rights. https://t.co/0dXBaqBFyW

The Senate gave another shot at legislation aimed at smoothing out the maintenance needs at the state-run boarding school, Mount Edgecumbe High School. https://t.co/BHQUfTJinV

Dozens of Alaskans braved a snowstorm to hunt a hidden idol at Chena Hot Springs for a chance to attend the live finale of Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans. https://t.co/dEF8CKngCV

After last year’s tense Q&A with Dan Sullivan, the senator is reportedly limiting questions following this year’s legislative address to one per caucus — drawing frustration from lawmakers who want answers as he heads toward a challenge from Mary Peltola. https://t.co/zFWdc6CpRB

In her basement studio packed with sea moss, fish casts and homemade paper — even moose poop — Juneau printmaker Karen Beason turns Alaska landscapes into art. For her, printmaking is equal parts memory, craft and therapy. https://t.co/F3pyXBQyaN

Under the new agreement, Alaska Korean Community News and Anchorage Korean News will be working together to reduce operational costs and strengthen the role of Korean journalism in the state. https://t.co/2T6xloXdYo

Meda DeWitt announced her entrance as an independent candidate on Monday, Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, joining a field that has drawn more than a dozen Republicans and a handful of independents and Democrats. https://t.co/wPZS8oPrl1

To celebrate the 50th season of Survivor, CBS is hiding immunity idols in all 50 states — and Alaska’s clue points to Chena Hot Springs. https://t.co/8kptr3sF8m

Alaska lawmakers are holding hearings on conditions at Mt. Edgecumbe High School after about 25% of students disenrolled this year, calling the school’s facilities and operations into question amid broader concerns about education funding and maintenance. https://t.co/msCSg3S48e

In the latest Trail Blazers column, ultra-endurance athlete Tracie Curry talks about how her education and love of northern environments shaped her path — from the classroom to extreme races in Alaska’s wilderness. https://t.co/9diZy4RGg3

From rural Alaska to the Super Bowl stage: UAF alumna Rose Crelli performed as a violinist in Bad Bunny’s halftime show, reflecting on the journey that began with seven-hour drives for lessons. https://t.co/RmlULfV8Uc

After last year’s school funding increase, districts across Alaska say they’re still facing multimillion-dollar deficits, aging buildings and tough cuts that could mean larger class sizes and fewer opportunities for students. https://t.co/zH9HF9RAy5

Public comments overwhelmingly oppose the proposed Cascade Point ferry terminal north of Juneau, with residents and community leaders calling it costly, poorly justified and more likely to benefit mining interests than everyday ferry riders. https://t.co/NthlH57Cuc