Worried for my friends in Kotz…

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In a UN speech today, President Trump said that "all of these [climate] predictions were wrong". Back in 2019 I led a research effort to digitize old climate model projections and assess how well they did. Turns out they got future warming pretty spot on!

Take a bear break from all the noise…

“…airs on Hulu in September. The documentary, set in Alaska’s most remote regions and blending true crime and Native folklore, is adapted from the 2019 Audible original “Midnight Son”; it is directed by Kahlil Hudson.” Kahlil, my adopted clan brother is the director!!!! #AlaskaSky #Alaska

Only in Alaska do we troll earthquakes under 7.0. Weak! Weakass earthquake! 🤣

Will be give himself the Medal of Honor? thehill.com/homenews/adm...

Deal or deal? Or just more of the same? And how come Putin knows more about Alaskan history and geography than a good majority of Alaskans?

I can’t stress enough how crazy I think it is that this “summit” began with the President of the United States clapping at the arrival of a stone cold killer on our own military base here in Anchorage, Alaska. Unbelievable. (And surreal.)

Can’t say I ever expected to be told to stay home from work because the Russians have taken up residency on campus. #Alaska #Anchorage #StandWithUkraine

I wish some country or billionaire would fund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting ( NPR / PBS) just to show a belief in America, in art, music, literature, film, culture, stories, real journalism— you know the shit worth living for.

Important.

Almost a century after Alaska Native student Benny Benson ran the very first Alaska flag up a flagpole, the Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska has passed a resolution to address the racial discrimination Benson experienced as a child.

UAS language professor and Emmy-winning "Molly of Denali" writer X̱’unei Lance Twitchell was presented with a legislative citation Saturday. He is at the start of a year-long sabbatical to explore further. www.juneauindependent.com/post/x-unei-...

That’s my buddy Coen! 💪🏽 Alaska Strong!

The House is back in session, where legislators officially get the veto letter read into the record. They then immediately announced a joint session for tomorrow at 9 a.m. to take up an override vote. The bill passed 48-11. They'll need 40. #akleg

An essay from writer Seth Kantner: In Northwest Alaska, identities are rooted in place, experience and connection.

If a country starts to fall and no one is around to do anything about it does it make a sound?

A friend’s boy. The unending type of news and grief we bear in Alaska.

What if all the kids around the world playing Minecraft have been mining Bitcoin this whole time?

Essay from author Seth Kantner: Guiding scientists through snow and memory at Northwest Alaska’s Kobuk Sand Dunes. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...

This man has zero respect for veterans. Unbelievable. Trump to rename Veterans Day as ‘Victory Day for World War I’

Going live for poetry reading here in a few seconds! youtube.com/@saktown?si=...

Today’s winds in Bear Valley. #AKWX

Here’s a bit of good news!

The great horned owl can thrive from the Brooks Range in Alaska all the way to Uruguay in South America, says science writer Ned Rozell.

The Alaska Humanities Forum faces a massive cut to its budget after the Trump administration’s slashing of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

After his Emmy win for an episode of "Molly of Denali" that he wrote, Alaska Native languages professor and writer X’unei Lance Twitchell reflects on representation, goals and community. www.adn.com/arts/film-tv...

Book review: Three accomplished Alaska poets — Chaun Ballard, Annie Wenstrup and Andrea L. Hackbarth — each have a new book out, offering unique approaches to theme and form. www.adn.com/arts/books/2...

I've landed in Colorado for #ASSW! Drum Song: The Rhythm of Life will be screening on the last day of the summit, March 28th at 5 pm! Q&A to follow with participants Margaret Rudolf, Amber Webb, Hajo Eicken, and Director of Photography, Tom Trainor. #matthewdruckenmiller #IARC #ANTHC #UAF #CUBoulder

I love observing Ravens who are bonded together. These two seemed to be quite close. #birds #nature #photography #wildlife

As an English and creative writing professor at UAA for nearly 25 years, Tom Sexton spurred young writers to chase opportunity and inspiration. He died this month at age 84. www.adn.com/arts/books/2...

Anchorage folks, don’t miss this!

With only 10 fluent speakers left, Dr. X̲ʼunei Lance Twitchell is racing against time to revitalize the Tlingit language. From his grandfather’s teachings to an Emmy-nominated script for Molly of Denali, his work is rooted in storytelling and joy.

Yeah! My buddy X’unei for the big win! 🏆

What are my fellow faculty across the country doing to address and cope with this attack coming from the Dept of Ed regarding removal of all content, language, or “related terms” to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?

The kids are alright. www.kyuk.org/education/20...

Dear @youranoncentral.bsky.social Can you do something about this? enddei.ed.gov

Be brave, and continue to speak out. History is happening now. Do the uncomfortable, take a stand for our children, elders, and community. #alaskasky #Forourchildren #Forourelders

This is so cool! Made by @timmgleason.bsky.social

🌊 Every morning I walk on my beach looking for signs that there is goodness & love in the world. I found this heart rock set into the sand. 💙 #Alaska #Alaskanpoet #poetsofbluesky #Alaskabluesky

1378 fired. alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/21/u...

Idiocracy was a documentary

I live in Alaska. Ben's nifty site shows that 6% of our population is federal workers. If half of those 22,000 people lose their jobs, that's 10,000 houses on the market in a state with a very fragile economy. And 10,000 families that will most likely need to leave Alaska to survive.

In his latest column, science writer Ned Rozell explores how the final shots of the Civil War ended being fired off the shores of Alaska — by Confederate sailors who didn’t know the war had ended.

Hey #Alaskans, nominations are open for the Rasmuson Foundation Distinguished Artist Award. Know any writers or artists you'd like to nominate? rasmuson.org/find-funding...