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fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

These Are the Shortest Flights in the U.S.-and Some Are Under 10 Miles

Many commercial flights in the U.S. take under 10 miles, primarily serving isolated Alaskan and Hawaiian communities.
#earthquake
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

A tsunami warning is in effect along parts of Alaska's southern coast after 7.3 magnitude earthquake

A tsunami warning was issued for Alaska's southern coast after a strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake.
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Trump Plan to Expand Land for Arctic Drilling Is an Ecological Disaster

The National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska is critical for wildlife and ecosystems, jeopardized by plans to permit extensive oil and gas development.
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

Republicans Just Sold Out Their Own Supporters. One Senator's Vote Shocks Me More Than Most.

Murkowski's memoir opens with her using a bucket in a remote Alaskan home, emphasizing her connection to constituents concerned with survival.
US politics
#climate-change
Real estate
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

22.5% of Homeowners in Alaska Will Face a Hidden Home Equity Tax If They Sell

Many long-term homeowners in Alaska face unexpected capital gains taxes due to outdated tax exclusions.
#rescue
fromTODAY.com
4 weeks ago
Canada news

Family of 6 Rescued After Stranded Nearly 24 Hours in Alaskan River

A family of six was rescued after 24 hours stranded on a sandbar in Alaska during a storm.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

Pilot and 2 children survive a night on airplane wing after crashing into Alaska lake

A pilot and two girls survived 12 hours on a plane wing after a crash in an Alaska lake, being rescued by searching pilots.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Pilot and 2 children survive a night on airplane wing after crashing into Alaska lake

A pilot and two girls survived 12 hours on a plane wing after a crash in an Alaska lake, being rescued by searching pilots.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

I was skeptical about cruises for years. Then, I spent 8 days on one with 12 relatives of all ages.

Cruising can provide a convenient and enjoyable experience for multigenerational travel.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Why the Hell Did You Vote for This Bill?' Democrat Baffled by Republican Senator's Explanation for Aye' Vote on Trump-Backed Legislation

Rep. Jim McGovern criticized Sen. Lisa Murkowski for voting for a spending bill that cuts Medicaid and expands tax cuts, despite its serious flaws and implications.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Lisa Murkowski Stares at NBC's Ryan Nobles in Awkward Clip

Senator Lisa Murkowski confronted criticism about her vote supporting federal funding while advocating for Alaska's interests.
Portland food
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

The Largest Temperate Rain Forest in the World Is in the U.S.-and It Has Stunning Glaciers and Fjords

Tongass National Forest is the largest national forest in the U.S., offering unparalleled wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.
Music
fromstupiddope.com
1 month ago

Lil Yachty Flips Maggie Rogers' Alaska Into a Melancholy Trap Anthem with Murda | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Lil Yachty reinvents Maggie Rogers' Alaska in his new track Murdaa, merging darker tones with melodic essence.
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

What defunding public media would mean for the West - High Country News

"There is no trail right now. None of the open water is marked. So it's advised not to be traveling back and forth from Aniak."
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Alaska rangers recover body of man who died from fall on North America's tallest peak

A Seattle man fell 3,000ft on Denali and was recovered by rangers after a failed rescue attempt.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Top Trump officials visit prolific Alaska oil field amid push to expand drilling

Trump aims to double oil flow in Alaska and build a major natural gas project, sparking environmental concerns.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump officials open up millions of acres in Alaska to drilling and mining

The Trump administration is reversing protections for Alaska's wilderness to prioritize energy production and drilling.
Snowboarding
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Alaska man survives after being trapped face-down in creek by 700lb boulder

Kell Morris survived being pinned by a boulder thanks to his wife's quick thinking and a fortunate rescue effort.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Missing family's boat found in Alaska waters along with human remains

The remains of a missing Texas family have been found after nearly a year of searching in Alaska's Kachemak Bay.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Alaska Region Has Some of the State's Most Beautiful Coastal Towns-Plus Majestic Glaciers and Unforgettable Wildlife

The Inside Passage attracts outdoor enthusiasts with its stunning landscapes, wildlife, and rich Indigenous culture, making it a top destination in southeastern Alaska.
Travel
#travel
Travel
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Wish You Were Here: Dog-sledding in Alaska, a 'trip of a lifetime' through Egypt

Alaska offers exciting winter adventures beyond the Northern Lights, including dog sledding and hiking.
Traveling in Egypt can be enriched by joining a tour group, especially during winter.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Alaska Is One of the Few Places Where Middle-Class Americans Can Still Afford an Average-Priced Home

Alaska provides unique homeownership opportunities for middle-class families despite its costly living, due to higher median incomes and flexible mortgage budgets.
fromEater
2 months ago

I Left My Job in Food Media to Bake at an Alaskan Wilderness Lodge

In 2021, a landslide rendered a section of the road in Denali National Park impassable; it was still plenty popular with bears, moose, and ground squirrels.
Everyday cooking
#mount-spurr
Portland food
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Massive US volcano is now STEAMING as Americans brace for an eruption

Mount Spurr is showing signs of unrest, including steaming and elevated seismicity, but an imminent eruption is not necessarily expected.
OMG science
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano on yellow alert eruption watch as scientists provide update

The likelihood of an eruption at Mount Spurr has decreased slightly, but remains under yellow alert due to ongoing signs of unrest.
Portland food
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Earthquakes hits just miles from major volcano on brink of eruption

Mount Spurr volcano near Alaska shows seismic unrest indicating a potential eruption.
Residents of Anchorage are preparing for possible volcanic activity from Mount Spurr.
Portland food
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Earthquakes shake US volcano as locals spot steam rising from crater

Mount Spurr in Alaska is showing signs of an imminent eruption, prompting heightened monitoring and local preparedness.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Terrifying video reveals what could happen when US volcano erupts

Mount Spurr is showing signs of imminent eruption, threatening Anchorage with potential ash fallout similar to its last event in 1992.
Portland food
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Massive US volcano is now STEAMING as Americans brace for an eruption

Mount Spurr is showing signs of unrest, including steaming and elevated seismicity, but an imminent eruption is not necessarily expected.
#klondike-gold-rush
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Congress's Fight Over Trump's Agenda Runs Through Alaska

The rising costs of electricity in remote areas pose a significant burden, as Bessie Monroe demonstrates with her $250 monthly bill for a small one-bedroom house.
Alternative transportation
fromHigh Country News
3 months ago

I wish I was ice fishing - High Country News

I feel like it's a redundant message in my writing. Our Indigenous way of life is beautiful. Living in relationship with the land and water is so rich and so life-filling that all the diversions in Western cultivated society cannot hold a candle to a calm day on the water.
Everyday cooking
#volcano
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
OMG science

Alaska's Mount Spurr hit with 22 earthquakes in recent weeks - preventing researchers from pulling vital data from volcano

OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists on alert after volcano shows signs of 'explosive' eruption

Mount Spurr volcano in Alaska shows signs of potential eruption, with elevated gas emissions and seismic activity indicating a possible eruption in weeks to months.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists warn massive US volcano could erupt in WEEKS

Mount Spurr is showing signs of an impending eruption due to increased gas emissions and seismic activity.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Experts warn US volcano set to erupt will trigger international chaos

Mount Spurr's potential eruption threatens to disrupt international travel and global supply chains due to ash clouds.
OMG science
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Alaska's Mount Spurr hit with 22 earthquakes in recent weeks - preventing researchers from pulling vital data from volcano

Mount Spurr in Alaska faces uncertain volcanic activity due to persistent cloudy weather obstructing vital data collection.
Portland food
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Cty goes to extreme lengths to protect itself huge volcano eruption

Mount Spurr's volcanic unrest has prompted residents in Anchorage to prepare for a possible eruption.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists on alert after volcano shows signs of 'explosive' eruption

Mount Spurr volcano in Alaska shows signs of potential eruption, with elevated gas emissions and seismic activity indicating a possible eruption in weeks to months.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists warn massive US volcano could erupt in WEEKS

Mount Spurr is showing signs of an impending eruption due to increased gas emissions and seismic activity.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

This Is the Largest National Park in the U.S.-with 13 Million Acres of Mountains, Glaciers, and Ghost Towns

Even in the heart of McCarthy and the historic Kennecott, that sense of remoteness lingers. Gaze north and you'll be met by two huge glaciers on the horizon, with the world's largest national park surrounding you.
Skiing
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Beer Aboard a Flight to a Dry Alaska Town Costs a Pilot His $95,000 Plane

The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that Kenneth J. Jouppi must forfeit his $95,000 plane for attempting to fly alcohol into a dry community.
Beer
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I've been to all 63 national parks. These 4 are my favorites - but these 3 didn't impress me much.

Gates of the Arctic offers a transformative wilderness experience with its unique landscape and wildlife.
Big Bend is an easily accessible national park with various activities for short attention spans.
#snowbird-lifestyle
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Retirement

'I'm a Snowbird Who Earns Thousands by Renting Out My Home in Alaska-While I Bask in the Sun in Asia'

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Retirement

I'm the ultimate snowbird - half of my year is spent in Alaska and the rest is in the Bali sun for $25 a day

fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Retirement

'I'm a Snowbird Who Earns Thousands by Renting Out My Home in Alaska-While I Bask in the Sun in Asia'

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Retirement

I'm the ultimate snowbird - half of my year is spent in Alaska and the rest is in the Bali sun for $25 a day

fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

STI Outbreak in Alaska

Alaska faces a severe rise in gonorrhea infections, necessitating enhanced screening and treatment efforts to combat the escalating public health crisis.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

US Army soldier allegedly murdered fellow soldier 'execution style'

A US Army soldier has been arrested for allegedly executing a man in Fairbanks, Alaska, amid disturbing circumstances surrounding the incident.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

I live in one of the most remote places in the US - we get groceries airlifted every two months

Salina mentioned how Jared's adaptation to village life brought both challenges and growth, stating, "It was definitely a challenge at first, but it grew us in a great way."
Remote teams
#volcano-eruption
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists say odds of US volcano erupting in weeks have went up

Mount Spurr in Alaska is on the verge of erupting, prompting officials to increase emergency readiness for nearby Anchorage.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists say odds of US volcano erupting in weeks have went up

Mount Spurr in Alaska is on the verge of erupting, prompting officials to increase emergency readiness for nearby Anchorage.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

3 Alaskans explain why they want cruise ship limits - even though their businesses depend on tourism

Juneau has enacted cruise ship and passenger caps to manage the impacts of overtourism, even with local businesses relying on cruise revenue.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Rural leaders push Congress to unfreeze climate and environmental funds

"As far as we're concerned, energy shouldn't really have a political stripe attached to it. It's just for the benefit of all of our members and our cooperative," he adds.
SF politics
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 years ago

5 Alaska Cruises You Can Still Book for Summer 2025

Alaska offers a unique summer experience with whale watching, glaciers, and the midnight sun, making it a top travel destination for 2025.
#plane-crash
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Man and 2 Children Are Found Alive After Plane Crash Into a Lake

A man and two children were rescued from a plane crash in Alaska after being missing overnight.
#avalanche
Skiing
fromSun Sentinel
4 months ago

Experts and recovery teams hope to reach site of Alaska avalanche that buried 3 skiers

An avalanche near Girdwood, Alaska, trapped three skiers, who are presumed dead, complicating rescue efforts due to harsh weather conditions.
Skiing
fromABC7 Chicago
4 months ago

Avalanche buries 3 skiers near Anchorage, Alaska officials say

Three skiers likely killed in an avalanche while heli-skiing in Alaska's Chugach Mountains, with recovery efforts hampered by deep snow.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US news

3 Helicopter Skiers Feared Dead in Alaska Avalanche, Officials Say

Three people feared dead after avalanche during helicopter skiing trip near Anchorage, Alaska.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Teen Who Set Off Avalanche Is Fourth Person Killed on Alaska Slopes This Month

A teenager died in Alaska after being buried by an avalanche, marking the fourth avalanche fatality in the state this month.
Skiing
fromSun Sentinel
4 months ago

Experts and recovery teams hope to reach site of Alaska avalanche that buried 3 skiers

An avalanche near Girdwood, Alaska, trapped three skiers, who are presumed dead, complicating rescue efforts due to harsh weather conditions.
Skiing
fromABC7 Chicago
4 months ago

Avalanche buries 3 skiers near Anchorage, Alaska officials say

Three skiers likely killed in an avalanche while heli-skiing in Alaska's Chugach Mountains, with recovery efforts hampered by deep snow.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

3 Helicopter Skiers Feared Dead in Alaska Avalanche, Officials Say

Three people feared dead after avalanche during helicopter skiing trip near Anchorage, Alaska.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Missing French bulldogs found dead in crab pots in Alaska: 'I'm still in disbelief'

The troopers told me they thought it was something personal. I mean, there's only one person on this island that has any kind of vendetta against me.
Pets
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Commuter plane that crashed in Alaska was half a ton overweight for conditions

The commuter plane crash in Alaska was caused by it being over the weight limit for icing conditions, resulting in loss of control.
#iditarod
Skiing
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Former reality TV star wins longest-ever Iditarod

Jessie Holmes won the longest Iditarod race ever, finishing at Nome after a 1,129-mile trek in 10 days, 14 hours.
Skiing
fromInsideHook
5 months ago

Inside the Iditarod, Alaska's Snowy Super Bowl

The Iditarod is viewed by Alaskan natives as their equivalent of the Super Bowl, combining sports and community celebration.
Skiing
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Former reality TV star wins longest-ever Iditarod

Jessie Holmes won the longest Iditarod race ever, finishing at Nome after a 1,129-mile trek in 10 days, 14 hours.
Skiing
fromInsideHook
5 months ago

Inside the Iditarod, Alaska's Snowy Super Bowl

The Iditarod is viewed by Alaskan natives as their equivalent of the Super Bowl, combining sports and community celebration.
Non-profit organizations
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A Miami millennial explains what it's like to travel to rural Alaska to help locals file taxes, saving some thousands in fees

Karen Lapekas, a Miami tax attorney, volunteered in frigid Alaska to assist low-income residents with tax filing.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Rural schools in Alaska are crumbling. The state is the likely culprit

"Just like someone took a jackhammer to it," Hayden said, revealing the severe structural decay beneath the school as years of neglect led to significant damage.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Trump's Tariff Threats Revive Interest in $44 Billion Alaska L.N.G. Project

Alaska's geographical advantage and political shifts may revive interest in LNG exports to Asia.
fromTravel + Leisure
5 months ago

This 11-day Train Ride Is the Ultimate Way to Explore Alaska-With Glass-dome Rail Cars, Stunning Scenery, and Visits to 2 Epic National Parks

There's arguably no mode of transportation as iconic-and nostalgic-as train travel. You can cover hundreds of miles from the comfort of a cabin, all while enjoying stunning views of the landscape passing by.
Travel
fromTasting Table
5 months ago

The Most Expensive State To Buy Whiskey - Tasting Table

In Alaska, the price of a standard bottle of Jack Daniels Old No. 7 is roughly $32, making it the most expensive state for whiskey in the U.S.
California
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

In Denali's shadow, little love for once again hailing Mount McKinley

What perplexes many here is why Trump chose to thrust a mountain thousands of miles from Washington into a culture war while disregarding Alaskans' wishes.
US news
fromABC News
5 months ago

Crews still searching for flight reported missing on Thursday in Alaska

Search-and-rescue operations are underway in Alaska after a Bering Air Flight with ten people went missing.
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Search Underway in Western Alaska for Plane Carrying 10 People. What We Know So Far

Due to the challenging weather conditions and low visibility, search and rescue operations for the missing Bering Air Caravan have been constrained, complicating efforts to locate the aircraft.
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