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‘Nazi Creek’ in Alaska Gets a New Name After More Than 70 Years
German soldiers never stepped foot on the speck of land at the far end of the Aleutian Islands during World War II, but the ...
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The art of bell ringing in Alaska’s Holy Ascension Cathedral
In Unalaska, a family tradition of bell ringing spans generations at a church where music is felt, not read.
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Alaska’s ‘Nazi Creek’ is no more as federal board approves Unangan name
A small creek on Little Kiska Island has been renamed, more than 80 years after it was named by soldiers fighting in the ...
Alaska’s ‘Nazi Creek’ renamed to honour Indigenous heritage
The US Board on Geographic Names has approved the renaming of ‘Nazi Creek’ and a nearby hill on Little Kiska Island, with ...
Alaska is finally getting rid of 'Nazi Creek' and other offensive names on maps
The renamed sites include a mile-long stream formerly known as “ Nazi Creek ” and a nearby summit previously bearing a ...
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Compensation program for health damage from Alaska weapons tests is extended
Cancer victims who were exposed to radiation from bomb tests at Amchitka have more time to apply for compensation.
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7,000-Year-Old Native American Village Identified on Island in Kodiak Archipelago
Alaska Public Media reports that archaeologists from the Alutiiq Museum have discovered several new Native American village sites on Shuyak Island, which is located in the Kodiak Archipelago. The ...
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Aleutian Airways Acquires ATR-600 Aircraft
Aleutian Airways, operated by Sterling Airways, acquired its first ATR-600 aircraft through a new partnership with Azorra ...