Watch: Bear's hilarious attempt to pry open a trash can

The bear tips the can, rotates it, pushes it, and climbs on top of it in a desperate - yet entertaining - attempt to get it open.

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."

Alaska man pinned by 700-pound boulder for 3 hours walks away unharmed

A 61-year-old Alaska man was pinned facedown in an icy creek by a 700-pound boulder for three hours. His wife kept him alive until rescuers arrived, using air bags and brute force to free him.

Bodies of Texas family found in Alaska after boat capsized during 2024 vacation

The Alaska Dive, Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team reports they have found the remains of a Central Texas family who were reported missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Homer, Alaska in August 2024.

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.

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.

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.

New Orleans has seen more snow than Alaska's biggest city so far this winter

Metro New Orleans has received more snowfall since the start of meteorological winter than many cold-weather cities across the country, including Philadelphia, New York and Anchorage, Alaska.

Trump wants Alaska's Denali to revert to 'Mt. McKinley': Name drama explained

During his inaugural address, President Donald Trump suggested he wants to revert the name of North America’s tallest mountain — Alaska’s Denali — to Mount McKinley. Here's why:

Bald eagle attacks prompt warning from Alaska officials

A series of recent eagle attacks has left Alaskans confused as to why the majestic birds are going after people. 

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.