The Latest Breaking News from Alaska

US Army soldier accused of killing his wife in Alaska faces court hearing

A U.S. Army soldier is accused of killing his wife in Alaska after a night out celebrating his 21st birthday

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Desperate search for Tennessee couple who disappeared on Alaska vacation five days ago

Police located the vehicle rented by Jonas Bare, 50, and Cynthia Hovsepian, 37, on Saturday at Chena Hot Springs Resort, a popular destination about 60 miles outside of Fairbanks

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

'We were freaking out': Scientists left 'flabbergasted' by detailed dinosaur footprints covering a cliff in Alaska

A 20-story rock face in Alaska known as "The Coliseum" is covered with layers of footprints belonging to a range of dinosaurs, including a tyrannosaur.

LiveScience · Aug 17, 2023

US soldier pleaded for help finding missing wife after allegedly killing her and stuffing body in storm drain

Saria Hildabrand, 21, an Alaska National Guard combat medic, was last seen on 6 August when she left the couple’s Anchorage apartment and walked to work

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

Off Alaska coast, research crew peers down, down, down to map deep and remote ocean

A research vessel motoring off the coast of Alaska is exploring the mounds and craters of the sea floor to surface new knowledge about life in some of the world's deepest and most remote waters

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

Rescued walrus calf that was receiving cuddles as part of his care in Alaska dies

A walrus calf found alone and miles from the ocean on Alaska’s North Slope last week and who received cuddles as part of his care after being rescued has died

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2023

Anchorage, Alaska city guide: What to do and where to stay in America’s last frontier

CITY GUIDES: Alaska’s largest city is a place to climb mountains and meet local wildlife, says Alan Dymock, with post-adventure refreshments available in 12 different breweries

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023

‘Glacial Outburst Flood’ Sweeps Away Homes In Alaska Capital

A local emergency was declared after the Mendenhall River reached record levels due to water originating from a nearby glacier.

Zenger · Aug 9, 2023

Generational shift ushers in new era for Senate earmarks split - Roll Call

The retirement of key senators last year is reflected in the state-by-state distribution of earmarked dollars in fiscal 2024 spending bills.

Roll Call · Aug 9, 2023

After a glacial dam outburst destroyed homes in Alaska, a look at the risks of melting ice masses

Residents in Alaska’s capital city have lived with periodic glacial dam outbursts for more than a decade

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023