Supreme Court sides with Alaska Natives in COVID-19 relief money case

SCOTUS ruled that millions of dollars in COVID relief money tied up in court should benefit Alaska Natives rather than being spread more broadly.

Biden admin to suspend oil, gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

The Biden administration is suspending oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as it reviews the environmental impacts of drilling in the remote region.

Biden to suspend oil leases in Alaska's Arctic refuge

The Biden administration is suspending oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as it review environmental impacts of drilling in the remote region.

Biden to suspend oil leases in Alaska's Arctic refuge

The Biden administration is suspending oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as it review environmental impacts of drilling in the remote region that has been the focus of a political fight for decades, according to two people who have been briefed on the administration's plan.

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes Alaska

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 struck central Alaska late Sunday, reported the U.S. Geological Survey.

Norwegian Cruise Line plans summer cruises from U.S.

Norwegian Cruise Line announced on Monday it plans to restart cruises from the United States.

Alaska senator drives, takes ferry in 2-day trip to work after airline suspension over mask policy

Alaska state Sen. Lora Reinbold drove through part of Canada and took a ferry to reach the state's capital over the weekend after Alaska Airlines suspended her from its flights for her “continued refusal” to follow mask requirements.

Alaska Airlines says state senator banned for refusing to follow face mask requirements

Senator Lora Reinbold from Alaska has been banned from Alaska Airlines for her "continued refusal to comply with employee instruction regarding the current mask policy,” an airline spokesperson said.

Sarah Palin urges people to wear masks after she, several family members test positive for COVID-19

People magazine reports that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she tested positive for COVID-19 and is urging people to take steps to guard against the coronavirus, such as wearing masks in public.

Alaska becomes 1st state to open COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 16 or older

Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.

Bear bites woman through toilet in outhouse

Shannon Stevens told The AP that she sat down on the toilet and felt something immediately bite her.

Canada blocks cruise ships until 2022, affecting Alaska tourism, too

The Canadian government has extended a ban on cruise ships through February 2022, which is expected to block trips from visiting Alaska this year. 

U.S. military icebreaker patrolling polar region

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star is in Alaska for a stop after spending the first 30-days of a months-long Arctic deployment.

Alaska health care worker suffers adverse reaction after COVID-19 vaccine

A woman had an allergic reaction that included flushing and shortness of breath within 10 minutes of receiving the first of Pfizer's two-dose COVID-19 vaccine.