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Alaska May 20, 2024

Climber found dead on Alaska's Denali, the highest peak in North America

A climber was found dead on Denali, the highest peak in North America, on Monday, one day after being reported missing by a family member.

Alaska May 20, 2024

Would-be moose photographer kicked to death by mother protecting her newborn calves

A 70-year-old Alaska man was killed by an irate cow moose, after he approached in an attempt to photograph a pair of newborn calves.

Alaska May 16, 2024

Alaska lawmakers end their session with late bills passing on energy, education

Alaska lawmakers ended their session early with last-minute bills addressing issues like correspondence school programs and energy; quarreling over the budget was muted.

Alaska May 13, 2024

Alaska man fatally shot by police after pointing gun at them

Police responding to a disturbance call at an Anchorage, Alaska, apartment complex early Monday fatally shot a man after he pointed a gun at them.

Russia May 3, 2024

NORAD detects, tracks 4 Russian military aircraft near Alaska airspace

The U.S. military said it detected four Russian military aircraft flying near Alaska. NORAD confirmed that the aircraft stayed in international airspace.

Alaska May 2, 2024

'Gutless' vote on bill to undo Biden's Alaska energy 'sanctions' could doom Dem in tough race

Alaska Republicans take aim at Rep. Mary Peltola over her support for Biden's agenda, which has impacted Alaska's "resource development" and "economic prosperity" in the U.S.

Alaska April 29, 2024

Iconic arch that served as Iditarod finish line collapses in Alaska. Wood rot is likely the culprit

The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race's iconic burled arch finish line has collapsed into a pile of wood; Nome Mayor John Handeland said the likely cause was wood rot.

National Parks April 29, 2024

Climber in Alaska's Denali Park National Park dies after 2 fall 1,000 feet off mountain

Robbi Mecus, 52, died Thursday at Denali National Park in Alaska after falling about 1,000 feet while climbing Mount Johnson with a partner, officials said.

Alaska April 25, 2024

Pilot reported that plane carrying fuel caught on fire before fatal Alaska crash

A C54D-DC airplane caught fire and crashed, killing both people on board, on its way to deliver over 3,000 gallons of fuel to a remote Alaska Native village.

Nuclear April 24, 2024

More people exposed to Manhattan Project chemicals deserve compensation, advocates say

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley is pushing to expand payments to those exposed to Manhattan Project chemicals in states, including Alaska, Kentucky and Tennessee.

Alaska April 23, 2024

Alaska law enforcement responds to World War II-era plane crash with 2 people on board

A World War II-era plane crashed along a river near Fairbanks, Alaska, on Tuesday afternoon shortly after taking off from the international airport, local authorities said.