'RAWR!': Tyrannosaurus rex footprint discovered in remote Alaska national park
A colossal and ancient footprint discovered in a remote Alaska national park on November 28 turned out to be a Tyrannosaurus rex footprint.
Alaska firefighters rescue baby moose trapped inside home
Authorities were able to tranquilize the moose, and six firefighters helped carry it out on a stretcher intended for a large human.
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.
'Uncovering a piece of history': Explorers find cameras on glacier left by Yukon hikers in 1937
Poor weather conditions forced a legendary photographer to leave his belongings behind including cameras, on a glacier in 1937. This past August, a team worked to uncover the 85-year-old cache.
Stone fish trap, believed to be 11,000 years old, found near Alaskan coast
NOAA said before the discovery, the oldest known weirs dated from 7,500 to 8,000 years ago.
In the 5 states without lotteries, a case of envy grows for $1.6B Powerball jackpot
The largest lottery prize in U.S. history has people in some U.S. states crossing state lines, hoping to get in on the action.
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 champion crowned, voter fraud rocked competition
After defeating Bear 901, this is 747's second time in the champion's circle.
2 Russians seek asylum after reaching remote Alaskan island
Two Russians who said they fled the country to avoid compulsory military service have requested asylum in the U.S. after landing on a remote Alaskan island in the Bering Sea.
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.
Brown bear mauled 9-year-old boy, troopers say
The bear mauled the boy, leaving him with serious injuries.
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.
Alaska primary 2022: Lisa Murkowski advances in Senate race, Sarah Palin in House
Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and her Trump-endorsed Republican rival Kelly Tshibaka have advanced from Tuesday’s primary. Republican Sarah Palin was among those advancing to the November election in the race for Alaska’s only House seat.
Election 2022: Liz Cheney in trouble while Sarah Palin eyes comeback
Elections in Wyoming and Alaska on Tuesday could relaunch the political career of a former Republican star and effectively end the career of another.
Wanna trade? East Coast battles heat while Alaska braves snow
Parts of Alaska woke up to snow Tuesday morning as much of the country woke up to fans and air conditioning due to soaring temperatures.
'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.
Norwegian cruise ship hits iceberg in Alaska
A Norwegian Cruise Line ship hit an iceberg in Alaska over the weekend, forcing the company to cancel the remainder of the cruise due to damages sustained from the collision.
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.