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.
Former Typhoon Merbok to blast western Alaska with historic storm surge, 90 mph wind and 50-foot seas
A historic storm is bringing hurricane-force winds and coastal flooding not seen in decades to parts of western Alaska on Friday and Saturday, forecasters say.
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.
Democrat Mary Peltola wins Alaska House special election
Democrat Mary Peltola has won the special election for Alaska’s only U.S. House seat, besting a field that included Republican Sarah Palin.
'Oh my God, Titanic 2.0!' Video shows cruise ship hit iceberg near Alaskan glacier
The passenger who recorded the video insisted that he was not “freaking out” but rather marveling at the size of the iceberg.
Alaska students served floor sealant instead of milk at school program
Several children were complaining that the milk tasted bad and caused burning sensations in their mouth and throats. One student had to be hospitalized.
Children served floor sealant instead of milk at Alaska elementary school
A dozen young children and two adults were served floor sealant instead of milk at an Alaska elementary school's summer day care program due to an apparent container mix-up. Kids began complaining that the milk tasted bad and caused burning sensations in their mouths and throats.
Iditarod dog found safe 3 months after disappearing from race checkpoint
Leon, a sled dog, went missing while racing The Iditarod in Alaska in March. He was expected to see a veterinarian and eventually fly back to France.
Alaska mom says baby formula shortage 'creating extra panic' as she launches group for struggling parents
Allie Seckel of Kodiak, Alaska, also revealed how parents can avoid online scams.
Sun will not set until August in northern Alaska
The sun rose over Utqiaġvik, Alaska, at 2:58 a.m. AKDT on Tuesday and will not set again until August 2.
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.
'Never felt so helpless': Moose attacks Iditarod sled dog team for nearly an hour
A bull moose in Alaska attacked the sled dog team training for the upcoming Iditarod race. Four animals were injured but are now recovering.
Alaskan town won’t see the sun again until January 2022
The sun has set on Utqiaġvik, Alaska, and won’t rise again until January 22, 2022.
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.
COVID-19 surge: Alaska's largest hospital implements crisis care standards
Alaska's largest hospital is implementing crisis standards of care, or prioritizing resources and treatments to those patients who have the potential to benefit the most.
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.
6 killed in Alaska sightseeing plane crash identified, including pilot from Cle Elum
Six people who were killed in a sightseeing plane crash were recovered and identified after crews initially struggled to reach the wreckage in southeast Alaska because of poor weather conditions.
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.
Man working under Jeep gets leg run over after vehicle suddenly starts rolling
A man almost got crushed underneath a Jeep he was working on when the vehicle suddenly started rolling down the driveway.
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.