Donald Trump endorses Sarah Palin in bid for Alaska House seat

Former Alaska Republican Gov. Sarah Palin has picked up a prized endorsement in her bid in an extremely crowded field to fill the unexpired term of the late U.S. Rep. Don Young.

Russian lawmaker demands return of Alaska, California's Fort Ross

A Russian lawmaker made an outlandish demand over the weekend that the United States return Alaska and a historic settlement in California, in addition to paying reparations to Russia over crippling American-led sanctions that have put Moscow's economy in a tailspin. 

80-year-old man gets ‘met minimum’ stamp removed from high school diploma

Billy Ray Macon Sr. graduated from high school in 1961. The school district made sure the teen knew he barely passed despite being a working father and husband.

Moose attacks Iditarod musher's sled team, injures 4 dogs

A bull moose spent more than an hour stomping on the sled dog team of a rookie Iditarod musher in the wilds of Alaska, injuring 4 dogs.

Sarah Palin back in court for NY Times libel lawsuit

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was back in a New York City courtroom Thursday, more than a week after the start of a trial in her libel lawsuit against The New York Times was postponed because she tested positive for COVID-19.

Sarah Palin tests positive for COVID, NY Times defamation trial delayed

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin tested positive for coronavirus, again, as her courtroom battle with the New York Times over claims of defamation was set to begin.

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski to run for reelection; Trump backs GOP rival

Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, who voted to convict former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial, announced she will run for reelection.

Bicyclist in Alaska gets mauled by 500-pound bear

A man was on a morning bike ride in Alaska when a 500-pound brown bear charged and attacked him.

Mother, son from New York charged with stealing Pelosi's laptop

A New York mother and son have been charged with theft in aiding the disappearance of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s laptop during the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Video: Alaska National Guard rescues hunter mauled by grizzly bear

The Alaska Air National Guard rescued a 39-year-old bear-mauling victim at Wrangell-St. Elias Park in Alaska, as seen in footage posted on Sept. 15.

After being banned on Alaska Airlines, state senator excused for travel challenges

Republican Sen. Lora Reinbold requested an excusal from the state Senate until mid-January, citing the challenges of traveling to Juneau from Anchorage after she was suspended from flying on Alaska Airlines.

Tsunami warning lifted after 8.2 earthquake off coast of Alaska

A tsunami warning and advisory issued for parts of Alaska after a large earthquake struck off the coast of the peninsula was lifted early Thursday morning.

Unusual tradition sends old cars off cliff in small Alaskan town

The town of Glacier View, Alaska sends cars off a large cliff to honor their military on the Fourth of July every year.

Mike Gravel, former US senator who read Pentagon Papers, dies at 91

Mike Gravel was known for reading thousands of pages of the Pentagon Papers into the Congressional Record. He also later twice ran for president.