In 2006, Montana voters sent a third-generation, seven-fingered farmer— he lost three fingers on his left hand in a ...

From oil in the Arctic to the Ambler Road, Alaska's resource and conservation battles await a new administration’s fate, affecting communities, ecosystems and industries alike.

A new alternative to Uber and Lyft aspires to give workers more income and more say over their working conditions.

But as the region warms — average temperatures since 2000 have been 1.8 to 2 degrees Fahrenheit higher than they were over the previous century — and the once-high water table drops, those who love ...

As in previous tight election years, Native voters will have an important role in the outcome of the 2024 election, especially in key swing states where the margins are slim. The political initiative ...

Grizzly 399’s death sparks a broader conversation on how to live with wildlife.

At 2 a.m. on Sunday morning, most of North America will observe a twice-yearly ritual: the seasonal changing of the clocks. From Florida to Alaska and from California to Nunavut, the vast majority of ...

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MICHAEL ZIMMERLE (HE/HIM) Weekly Back Porch Blues Jam founder, builder, wandwright, musician Paonia, Colorado ...

Ratepayer pushback: Energy bills typically rise in the summer and winter, particularly as climate change drives up demand for heating and cooling. In January, some residential customers in Oregon saw ...

Eva Holland is a contributing editor at High Country News, focusing on stories from Alaska. A freelance journalist based in Whitehorse, Yukon, she is also a correspondent for Outside and the author of ...