The Latest Breaking News from Alaska

Alaskan Bush People star Matt Brown dead at 43

Alaskan Bush People star Matt Brown has died at the age of 43, his brother has confirmed.

BANG Premier · May 31

Three climbers die and one rescued after fall on Alaska’s Mount McKinley

Four were part of seven-person group that had traveled to US to ascend North America’s tallest mountain

The Guardian - US · May 30

Democrats have fresh hope to win back Senate – could they really pull it off?

North Carolina, Ohio, Maine and Alaska are key targets for a party bullish after a bruising Republican primary in Texas

The Guardian - US · May 30

Rescue efforts underway for four climbers who fell on Mount McKinley

The climbers’ conditions weren’t immediately known following the fall

The Independent UK · May 28

Stimulus Payments June 2026: Why is only one US state sending a confirmed $1,000 relief payment in June 2026 while others offer no new stimulus checks?

Stimulus Payments June 2026 are back in the spotlight as Americans search for relief checks, state rebates, and new financial aid amid rising prices and household stress. But the latest confirmed update brings a surprise. Only one state has officially scheduled a $1,000 payment this month for eligible residents with…

The Economic Times · May 27

After I Was Dropped on a Mountain in Alaska, I Realized What's Missing From My Retirement Plan

A skiing trip revealed a scary truth about retirement — we're so focused on making sure we don't run out of money, we don't think about running out of friends.

Kiplinger · May 25

Stimulus payment update May 2026 for US citizens: Check status, eligibility rules and official position

Millions of Americans are seeking clarity on potential May 2026 stimulus payments, fueled by online speculation and discussions about government revenue. However, no federal stimulus checks have been approved for 2026, and official agencies have not announced any new nationwide payments. Discussions remain informal, with no confirmed timeline or eligibility…

The Economic Times · May 24

Alaska senator who backed Trump’s Iran war is now begging for money to help pay for his gas

The GOP lawmaker’s request came in a fundraising email with the subject line: ‘Alaska needs you!!’

The Independent UK · May 21

Alaska Woman’s Father Worked Beneath a Base. She Meets a Man Who Had the Same Mysterious Job: ‘They Sound Human When They’re Far Away’

There’s no doubt that working a job underground is fraught with danger. Miners had always been worried about either being buried underground or poisoned by gasses. But a woman who lives in Alaska told Ashlee (@ashleeinc) about her father’s strange underground job. While he wasn’t a miner, what he’s seen…

The Mary Sue · May 20

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy calls special session for gas line bill starting Thursday

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has ordered the Alaska Legislature to convene a special session on Thursday to consider a natural gas line bill

The Independent UK · May 20