Tsunami warning downgraded to advisory after 7.3 earthquake rocks Alaska coast
After a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Alaska’s southern coast, the National Weather Service downgraded the initial tsunami warning to an advisory.
After a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Alaska’s southern coast, the National Weather Service downgraded the initial tsunami warning to an advisory.
Cargo ship carrying thousands of vehicles sinks off coast of Alaska
“The safety of the responders remains our top priority," Capt. Christopher Culpepper, the commander of Coast Guard sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic, said in a statement “We're working closely with Zodiac Maritime in an advisory capacity to ensure a swift and effective response to any potential signs of pollution."
“The safety of the responders remains our top priority," Capt. Christopher Culpepper, the commander of Coast Guard sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic, said in a statement “We're working closely with Zodiac Maritime in an advisory capacity to ensure a swift and effective response to any potential signs of pollution."
Mountaineer dies after falling 3,000 feet from Mount McKinley in Alaska
The 41-year-old man wasn’t wearing a rope while ski mountaineering on Mount McKinley, park officials said.
The 41-year-old man wasn’t wearing a rope while ski mountaineering on Mount McKinley, park officials said.
Deadly U.S. plane crashes in 2025: Timeline
Since the beginning of 2025, at least 188 people have died in 60 U.S. aviation incidents.
Since the beginning of 2025, at least 188 people have died in 60 U.S. aviation incidents.
Pilot rescued with 2 girls from Alaska lake was not authorized to have passengers, official says
The pilot has neither returned federal investigators’ calls nor reported the accident within the required 24-hour period.
The pilot has neither returned federal investigators’ calls nor reported the accident within the required 24-hour period.
Man, 2 children found alive hours after plane crashes in Alaska
A man and two children were found alive hours after their plane was reported missing in Alaska. Here's what's known about the crash and their rescue.
A man and two children were found alive hours after their plane was reported missing in Alaska. Here's what's known about the crash and their rescue.
Alaska avalanche claims 3 backcountry skiers amid dangerous conditions
Avalanche danger remains considerable at Turnagain Pass, where this avalanche occurred about 45 minutes south of Anchorage. Three backcountry skiers are believed to be buried in 40 to 100 feet of snow.
Avalanche danger remains considerable at Turnagain Pass, where this avalanche occurred about 45 minutes south of Anchorage. Three backcountry skiers are believed to be buried in 40 to 100 feet of snow.
Alaska’s Mount Spurr being closely watched for signs of an explosive eruption
Mount Spurr is part of the Ring of Fire, located in southern Alaska. The mountain is a stratovolcano, which means it has steep slopes and is known for its explosive eruptions. The last major eruption occurred in 1992, which caused a significant disruption in air travel across the Pacific Ocean.
Mount Spurr is part of the Ring of Fire, located in southern Alaska. The mountain is a stratovolcano, which means it has steep slopes and is known for its explosive eruptions. The last major eruption occurred in 1992, which caused a significant disruption in air travel across the Pacific Ocean.
Alaska plane crash: All 10 victims recovered from Bering Sea wreckage
Authorities have recovered the remains of all 10 victims from a small plane crash on the Bering Sea, according to the Nome Volunteer Fire Department.
Authorities have recovered the remains of all 10 victims from a small plane crash on the Bering Sea, according to the Nome Volunteer Fire Department.
Missing plane in Alaska located; 10 found dead, officials say
A plane carrying 10 people over Alaska went missing on Thursday. Here's what to know.
A plane carrying 10 people over Alaska went missing on Thursday. Here's what to know.
Famous Alaska volcano sees seismic unrest after more than 30-year slumber
Several small earthquakes have been detected around Mt. Spurr this past week, prompting the Alaska Volcano Observatory to raise the volcano's alert level to "yellow" from the base green.
Several small earthquakes have been detected around Mt. Spurr this past week, prompting the Alaska Volcano Observatory to raise the volcano's alert level to "yellow" from the base green.
Alaska hunter mauled by bear calmly takes to camera after shooting himself while stopping attack
“Thankfully, when I was falling backwards, I was able to unsheathe my pistol and absolutely unload," Tyler Johnson said.
“Thankfully, when I was falling backwards, I was able to unsheathe my pistol and absolutely unload," Tyler Johnson said.
Alaska raises cruise tourism limits as overtourism concerns grow
Alaska will consider a new policy to limit the number of visitors to its capital, Juneau, amid concerns about the impact of overtourism, expanding on measures introduced last year.
Alaska will consider a new policy to limit the number of visitors to its capital, Juneau, amid concerns about the impact of overtourism, expanding on measures introduced last year.
Would-be moose photographer kicked to death by mother protecting her newborn calves
An Alaska man's photography outing took a deadly turn when he tried to snap some pictures of a pair of newborn moose calves.
An Alaska man's photography outing took a deadly turn when he tried to snap some pictures of a pair of newborn moose calves.
Rare tornado spotted in Alaska's Chugach State Park may only be state's 5th on record
It may be just the fifth tornado on record anywhere in the state since it was granted statehood in 1959.
It may be just the fifth tornado on record anywhere in the state since it was granted statehood in 1959.
This new robot will dress like a fox and coyote to scare off birds in Alaska
A new robot named Aurora has been hired to help ward off wildlife and migratory birds at an Alaska airport.
A new robot named Aurora has been hired to help ward off wildlife and migratory birds at an Alaska airport.
Woman banned by Planet Fitness for photographing trans member vows to keep fighting
Patricia Silva is vowing to keep up the fight for women after Planet Fitness revoked her membership for posting a video calling out a transgender woman found shaving in the women's locker room.
Patricia Silva is vowing to keep up the fight for women after Planet Fitness revoked her membership for posting a video calling out a transgender woman found shaving in the women's locker room.
What is Alaskapox? 1st known deadly case reported
Alaskapox, a virus primarily found in small mammals, has claimed its first human life. Learn more about the disease and how it spreads.
Alaskapox, a virus primarily found in small mammals, has claimed its first human life. Learn more about the disease and how it spreads.
Family builds 20-foot snowman, dubbed ‘Snowzilla,’ in Alaska
Video footage, recorded by a local resident, shows the giant snowman with a corn cob pipe, a button nose, two eyes, a scarf and mittens.
Video footage, recorded by a local resident, shows the giant snowman with a corn cob pipe, a button nose, two eyes, a scarf and mittens.
Watch: Moose deadpans to camera after getting pied in the face with snow
"He just stopped, turned and looked at us to say, ‘Please tell me you didn’t record that.’”
"He just stopped, turned and looked at us to say, ‘Please tell me you didn’t record that.’”