Alena Naiden, KNBA

Margaret Katzeek brought her niece Elayna Katzeek to the Baby Raven Reads family night.

Politics

Tribal education leaders speak out against Trump’s plan to close the US Department of Education

At an oversight hearing, Sen. Murkowski highlighted programs that fund tutoring, language initiatives, and post-secondary education opportunities for Native students.

Violet Sensmeier, Michelle Demmert, and Charlene Aqpik Apok are seen at a hearing held by the Not Invisible Act Commission in downtown Anchorage in April 2023. Residents shared stories about their loved ones who are missing or were murdered.

Public Safety

Report on missing Native people removed from federal websites

Alena Naiden, KNBA - Anchorage

The 2023 report by the Not Invisible Act Commission focused on the disproportionate rates of assault and murder in Indigenous communities.

Politics

Recall effort targets North Slope Borough mayor over use of public funds for family’s travel

Alena Naiden, KNBA - Anchorage

Josiah Patkotak received tens of thousands of dollars for at least 15 trips with his family — then the assembly voted to allow the practice.