66 days of near-darkness: Alaskan town won't see the sun until 2021
According to the National Weather Service in Fairbanks, Alaska, Wednesday will begin a 66 day period of near-darkness in this city along the Arctic coast.
According to the National Weather Service in Fairbanks, Alaska, Wednesday will begin a 66 day period of near-darkness in this city along the Arctic coast.
Jet hits bear while landing in Alaska
A passenger jet landing in Alaska hit and killed a bear and damaged the plane.
A passenger jet landing in Alaska hit and killed a bear and damaged the plane.
Incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan wins Alaska, giving Republicans half of US Senate seats
Incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan will keep his seat on the U.S. Senate in Washington after defeating Al Gross, according to FOX News.
Incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan will keep his seat on the U.S. Senate in Washington after defeating Al Gross, according to FOX News.
Powerful earthquake near Alaska triggers tsunami warning
A powerful earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean south of the Alaska Peninsula on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The 7.5-magnitude earthquake prompted the National Tsunami Center to issue a tsunami warning for south Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula.
A powerful earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean south of the Alaska Peninsula on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The 7.5-magnitude earthquake prompted the National Tsunami Center to issue a tsunami warning for south Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula.
Anchorage mayor resigns after admitting to relationship with TV anchorwoman
Berkowitz, 58, noted that his conduct did great injury to his wife, their family, his staff and the people of Anchorage.
Berkowitz, 58, noted that his conduct did great injury to his wife, their family, his staff and the people of Anchorage.
Hunter killed by grizzly bear in Alaska national park
A hunter was surprised and killed by a grizzly bear in an Alaska park.
A hunter was surprised and killed by a grizzly bear in an Alaska park.
Hunter mauled by grizzly bear in Alaska state park
A hunter was attacked and killed by a grizzly bear in an Alaska state park – a first in the nature preserve, officials announced.
A hunter was attacked and killed by a grizzly bear in an Alaska state park – a first in the nature preserve, officials announced.
Maskless man at Walmart in Alaska throws tantrum, screams at employees for 'taking away' his rights
Walmart has praised several employees for their “patience and professionalism” when dealing with an irate, mask-eschewing customer in Anchorage, Alaska.
Walmart has praised several employees for their “patience and professionalism” when dealing with an irate, mask-eschewing customer in Anchorage, Alaska.
US approves oil and gas leasing plan for Alaska Wildlife refuge
The Trump administration on Monday took another step to opening Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling for oil and gas, potentially fulfilling a decades-long dream for Republicans.
The Trump administration on Monday took another step to opening Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling for oil and gas, potentially fulfilling a decades-long dream for Republicans.
Voting in Alaska will look different amid pandemic
Voting in Alaska will look a bit different amid the coronavirus pandemic, with sanitizing and masking stations expected at polling sites and markings to promote social distancing during Tuesday’s primary.
Voting in Alaska will look a bit different amid the coronavirus pandemic, with sanitizing and masking stations expected at polling sites and markings to promote social distancing during Tuesday’s primary.
'Into the Wild' bus likely lands a home at Fairbanks museum
The abandoned city bus in the Alaska backcountry that was made famous by the “Into the Wild” book and movie looks like it will have a new home in Fairbanks.
The abandoned city bus in the Alaska backcountry that was made famous by the “Into the Wild” book and movie looks like it will have a new home in Fairbanks.
Amid coronavirus, Alaska sees surge in syphilis cases
Amid coronavirus, Alaska health officials are dealing with another outbreak – syphilis.
Amid coronavirus, Alaska health officials are dealing with another outbreak – syphilis.
Powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes off of Alaska
A powerful 7.8 earthquake struck the Alaska Peninsula late Tuesday, triggering a tsunami warning that sent residents fleeing to higher ground before it was called off without any damaging waves.
A powerful 7.8 earthquake struck the Alaska Peninsula late Tuesday, triggering a tsunami warning that sent residents fleeing to higher ground before it was called off without any damaging waves.
Balloons could soon carry tourists to the edge of space
The Spaceship Neptune will fly travelers from Earth's surface in Alaska to the highest reaches of our atmosphere, a company said.
The Spaceship Neptune will fly travelers from Earth's surface in Alaska to the highest reaches of our atmosphere, a company said.
Trump administration to reportedly lift ban on baiting and killing hibernating bears and wolves in Alaska
The rule change reverses an Obama-era ban on hunting methods such as baiting bears with doughnuts and shooting swimming caribou from a boat.
The rule change reverses an Obama-era ban on hunting methods such as baiting bears with doughnuts and shooting swimming caribou from a boat.
Russian aircraft intercepted 'several times' off of Alaska
U.S. and Canadian fighter pilots intercepted multiple Russian aircraft off the coast of Alaska on several occasions in March.
U.S. and Canadian fighter pilots intercepted multiple Russian aircraft off the coast of Alaska on several occasions in March.
Donald Trump Jr. receives permit to hunt Alaska grizzly bear
The oldest son of President Donald Trump has received a permit to hunt and kill a grizzly bear in Alaska, officials said Monday.
The oldest son of President Donald Trump has received a permit to hunt and kill a grizzly bear in Alaska, officials said Monday.
Americans evacuated from China cleared of coronavirus
A plane evacuating 201 Americans from a Chinese city at the center of a virus outbreak continued Wednesday on to Southern California after everyone aboard passed a health screening test in Anchorage, where the aircraft had stopped to refuel.
A plane evacuating 201 Americans from a Chinese city at the center of a virus outbreak continued Wednesday on to Southern California after everyone aboard passed a health screening test in Anchorage, where the aircraft had stopped to refuel.
Alaska pot shops among 1st in US to allow onsite consumption
Marijuana shops in Alaska will be among the first nationally where onsite use would be permitted.
Marijuana shops in Alaska will be among the first nationally where onsite use would be permitted.
Northernmost US city in Alaska to see sunrise for first time in months
Utqiagvik, formerly known as Barrow, is located north of the Arctic Circle and experiences a phenomenon called the “polar night.”
Utqiagvik, formerly known as Barrow, is located north of the Arctic Circle and experiences a phenomenon called the “polar night.”