Researchers: Global death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 200,000
The worldwide death toll topped 200,000, according to a tally compiled by John Hopkins University from government figures. The actual death toll is believed to be far higher.
As Iditarod teams travel across Alaska, but fans are asked to avoid the finish line
Iditarod dog sled racers will make it to the finish line without the support of fans, if race organizers get their way.
Alaska Airlines announces ‘March-Forward’ sale with rates starting at $20
Alaska Airlines is offering rates for a low as $20 one-way for their two-day “March Forward,” sale.
Donald Trump Jr. receives permit to hunt Alaska grizzly bear
The oldest son of President Donald Trump has received a permit to hunt and kill a grizzly bear in Alaska, officials said Monday.
4 children found safe in Alaska after being stranded in overnight blizzard
A frantic search for four children, including a 2-year-old boy, who disappeared during a blizzard in rural Alaska ended with good news.
Alaska pot shops among 1st in US to allow onsite consumption
Marijuana shops in Alaska will be among the first nationally where onsite use would be permitted.
Northernmost US city in Alaska to see sunrise for first time in months
Utqiagvik, formerly known as Barrow, is located north of the Arctic Circle and experiences a phenomenon called the “polar night.”
Man survives weeks in remote Alaska wilderness after cabin burns down, writes 'SOS' in snow
A man survived more than three weeks in the rugged Alaskan wilderness after his remote cabin burned down. He was rescued last week by state troopers who spotted an "SOS" signal stamped in the snow.
Survivor of Alaska crab boat disaster: 'Sleeping to swimming' in minutes
Gribble, who's appeared on the Discovery Channel documentary series “Deadliest Catch," said the seven-member crew faced 20-foot seas, 40 mph winds and icy conditions.
Toddler carried baby half mile in -31 degree temperatures
Police in Alaska said they are investigating the case of two children who suffered injuries from walking in bitterly cold temperatures after being abandoned by their caretaker.
Alaska sets heat and snow records on same day
Alaskans have experienced both a record high temperature and a record amount of snowfall in the same day.
Alaska university taking PB&J as payment for parking tickets to help combat student hunger
Officials at the University of Alaska Anchorage say each person could use PB&J payments for two citations issued within the past 45 days.
Shoo-in: Man named Santa Claus wins 2nd term on North Pole City Council
The city of North Pole, Alaska recently celebrated the re-election of its longtime local politician and world peace advocate, Santa Claus, who has just secured his seat on the city council for the next three years.
Alaskans suffering through 'disaster' drought
In one Alaska village, officials are barging in jugs of water and shutting off the public water supply 12 hours each day. In another, automatic flush toilets have been switched to manual flushing, and restaurants are serving meals on paper plates.
90-degree temperatures shatter all-time high heat records in Alaska
Many cities and towns in southern Alaska experienced record-breaking temperatures on the Fourth of July, according to the National Weather Service.
Alaska bear put down after breaking into fishing lodge in search of dinner
A brown bear walked into the kitchen of a fishing lodge in Alaska in search of a meal over the weekend and had to be put down when it showed no fear of humans.