Correction: 3/25/25 6:47 p.m. The headline of this story previously read "Eruption alert: Mount Spurr" and was changed to "Eruption update: Mount Spurr." The history of Mount Spurr spans 10,000 years, ...

UAA’s Planetarium and Visualization Theater produces more than a colorful array of constellations The Planetarium and Visualization Theater exhibits beautiful shows, 3D models and universe exploration ...

Meet the new interim dean of the College of Business and Public Policy: Dr. Terry Nelson Dr. Nelson didn’t follow a straight path through life, but she’s not afraid to use her experiences, both the ...

On July 1, the U.S. Senate voted to pass the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which is currently on its way to be passed into law, according to the White House. In a clip provided by Time, J.D. Vance is ...

Grounds’ response to pesky new potholes and other breakup safety hazards While you may rejoice at the change in season, look out for new potholes and safety hazards.

Liz Cheney teases Alaska run at Anchorage talk Cheney, a conservative, has opposed President Donald Trump since he lost the election in 2020, eventually losing her U.S. congressional seat because of ...

After The Northern Light interviewed many sorority and fraternity presidents, there were some big questions left unanswered regarding fraternity and sorority life at UAA. The Northern Light ...

The most notable examples are in education — a $70 million cut to the University of Alaska system in 2019 and a $200 cut to the base student allocation this year. Gov. Dunleavy has maintained that ...

Big or small, Pride gatherings bring June to a colorful close A massive festival downtown and comparatively modest independent block party in Spenard give Anchorage residents two different ...

The American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska and the Nations Law Group filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on April 23. The lawsuit was filed to protect the due process ...

Alice in Chains is a band with two distinct eras. Their first — which they are more widely known for — is heavy, gritty grunge headlined by lead vocalist Layne Staley and guitarist Jerry Cantrell.

Every decision we make has ethical implications — even going to the grocery store. Blue Market AK recognizes this and provides Anchorage with an environmentally ethical way to shop. The Northern Light ...