Nearly 1,000 Gallons of diesel fuel spilled near the Yukon River

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Native Alaskan Tribes are speaking out against the Yukon Flats Oil Exploration after around 1,000 gallons of diesel were spilled near the Yukon River Campground. According to documents from the Alaska Department of Environmental …

Stitching tradition: Yukon teen honours her Kaska Dena culture with traditional clothing designs

At her school in Ross River, Yukon, 13-year-old Jael Johnnie sat quietly at her Singer sewing machine, hemming the edge of a bright purple fabric as the machine hums rhythmically. She was making a ribbon skirt, one of dozens of handmade items she's …

Reproductive health discussion set May 12 in Yukon

At Canadian County Democrats' monthly meeting Janet Levit and Isabella Gaberino from repro46.org will lead an Open House, Open Minds conversation at the Canadian County Democrats’ meeting from 7-8:30 p.m. on Monday, May 12, at the Yukon Police …

Nearly 1,000 Gallons of diesel fuel spilled near the Yukon River

Students celebrate diverse heritage in Yukon/Stikine Heritage Fair

Yukon students presented projects on history, both personal and global, at May 1 event Students from all over the territory gathered at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre on May 1 to share their heritage projects with the public. The 2025 Yukon/Stikine …

Minister says Yukon premier timed resignation for end of legislature sitting

Cabinet Minister John Streicker said Premier Ranj Pillai’s timing in stepping away from leadership was purposeful to preserve minority government A Liberal cabinet minister said the timing of the Yukon premier’s resignation was intentional.  On May 7, …

Yukon Liberals to pick new leader on June 19

The Yukon Liberal Party will select its next leader — and therefore the territory's next premier — on June 19 in Whitehorse. The party announced the date of its upcoming leadership convention on Thursday. It follows Premier Ranj Pillai's surprise …

Pet of the Week: meet Yukon!

Meet our Pet of the Week, Yukon! This 2-year-old German Shepherd is handsome, intelligent and a great conversationalist. With his connection to humans and animated nature, Yukon is bound to be the loyal and devoted friend you've been looking for.  True …

Yukon Liberals set to elect new leader June 19 ahead of next territorial elections

Party announced leadership convention date the day after Premier Ranj Pillai announced his resignation as party leader The territorial Liberals’ leadership convention to elect a new leader is set to take place on June 19 as the party looks forward to a new …

Dog gets stitched up at local hospital in Watson Lake, Yukon, after being impaled by stick

A dog in Watson Lake, Yukon, is on the mend after being impaled by a stick while out on a walk, and then getting emergency treatment from a physician at the local hospital. "I'm just very grateful for the medical staff in Watson Lake," said …