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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SCOTUS ruled that millions of dollars in COVID relief money tied up in court should benefit Alaska Natives rather than being spread more broadly.
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.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 struck central Alaska late Sunday, reported the U.S. Geological Survey.
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.
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.
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.
2nd healthcare worker in Alaska reports adverse reaction to COVID vaccine
Health officials in Alaska have reported that a second health care worker had an adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine.
Health officials in Alaska have reported that a second health care worker had an adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine.
2 earthquakes strike off coast of Alaska, shaking Aleutian communities
Two sizeable earthquakes shook several communities in the North Pacific off the coast of Alaska.
Two sizeable earthquakes shook several communities in the North Pacific off the coast of Alaska.
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.
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.
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.