Sen. Cantwell blasts Biden's approval of Willow oil drilling project in Alaska
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell issued a response rebuking the Biden Administration's approval of a 30-year oil and gas development plan in Alaska, which legislators argue could cause nearly $20 billion in climate-related damage.
Alaska volcano dormant for a century delivering ominous warning signs: 'Significant unrest'
Tanaga Volcano in Alaska has not erupted in over a century.
Social media driving debate over Alaska oil-drilling project
The Biden administration has a decision to make in Alaska: Will a massive oil-drilling project from ConocoPhillips be greenlit, or will they side-wide the growing online activism movement that is urging him to stop the project?
Iditarod starts with smallest field ever in iconic sled dog race
The small turnout raises concerns about the future of an iconic race that has taken hits from the pandemic, climate change, inflation and loss of sponsors, as big-name champions are retiring.
One killed after building collapses in Alaska
A building collapse in Alaska Friday evening killed one person and briefly trapped two others, including a victim who communicated with firefighters before being freed and transported to a hospital, officials said.
Pig who ‘looked cold’ gets lift from Alaska officers
Officers said the best part was the pig’s name, Elvis Pigsley.
EPA vetoes Pebble Mine project in Alaska's Bristol Bay to protect salmon
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday effectively vetoed a proposed open-pit copper and gold mine in a remote region of southwest Alaska that is a trove of minerals coveted by mining interests but that also supports the world’s largest sockeye salmon fishery.
Alaska town sees sun for the first time in 65 days
The most northern town in America finally saw the sunrise for the first time in 2023.
Polar bear emerged unseen from Alaska snowstorm to kill woman, baby
As the attack unfolded outside a school, the principal ordered a lockdown and closed the blinds so the children couldn’t see what was happening outside the entrance.
Polar bear kills mother, son in Alaska village, state troopers say
Alaska State Troopers say a polar bear has attacked and killed two people in a remote western Alaska village.
Alaskan aurora chaser gets amazing display right on his doorstep
Vincent Ledvina is a self-described “aurora chaser”, but there was no chasing necessary one recent night, when he was treated to a vivid display of the northern lights right on his own doorstep.
Heartwarming video: Doggy ‘daycare’ bus in Alaska goes viral on TikTok
“I’ve always wanted a bus for my clients,” Mo Thompson told FOX Television stations. The video has already garnered more than 50 million views on TikTok.
Marines use snowmobiles, aircraft to deliver toys to remote Alaskan villages
Children living in the Arctic Circle love extra-special delivery.
Yeti coolers wash up on Alaska shores months after ship loses cargo
The coolers are believed to be from a cargo ship that lost 109 shipping containers in the Pacific Ocean due to rough weather.
Alaska state trooper killed in muskox attack outside his home: 'Tragic loss for our state'
Officer Curtis Worland was fatally attacked after trying to keep a group of muskoxen away from a dog kennel near his home.
Mary Peltola becomes 1st Alaska Native in Congress
Mary Peltola, who is Yup’ik, defeated Republicans including Sarah Palin for the House seat to become the first Alaska Native to serve in Congress.
Alaska cancels snow crab season for first time in state history
Last year’s snow crab harvest was the smallest in over 40 years.
Fat Bear Week 2022: Meet this year's chunky challengers competing for the top spot
Bears are preparing for hibernation, and the public gets to judge a chosen sleuth of bears who have been packing on the pounds for this year's Fat Bear Week competition.
9-year-old boy flown to Harborview Medical Center after Alaska bear attack
A 9-year-old boy was flown to Harborview Medical Center after a bear attack in Alaska earlier this week.
US sees first fall colors of 2022 foliage season; here's where
Alaska's official state nickname is "The Last Frontier" but in the category of fall foliage the state is clearly leading the way, with the first changes of leaves already being spotted in northern parts of the state.