The Latest Breaking News from Alaska

Video: huge, battle-scarred moose spotted in Alaska after fending off bear attack

The cow moose survived a ferocious attack that claimed the life of her calf

Advnture · Apr 28, 2023

Alaska helicopter crash leaves three dead as US Army choppers collide in mid-air

Three pilots died and one was taken to a hospital following a tragic helicopter crash in Alaska, officials have said. The cause of the crash is not clear and an investigation is ongoing

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023

Three soldiers killed in army helicopter crash in Alaska, says US army

Another pilot injured in the incident

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

Ethereal whirlpool of light grows into a giant, perfect spiral above Alaska. What was it?

A mystifying swirl of light recently appeared in the night sky above Alaska, briefly outshining a vibrant auroral display.

Space · Apr 24, 2023

'People are suffering': Food stamp woes worsen Alaska hunger

Thousands of Alaskans who depend on government assistance have waited months for food stamp benefits, exacerbating a hunger crisis laid bare by the pandemic, inflation and the remnants of a typhoon

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2023

Parents behind 'Bree's Law' blocked by Dunleavy administration from adapting Alaska's teen dating violence classes for nationwide use

JUNEAU, Alaska — An effort by the parents behind "Bree's Law" to adapt the state of Alaska's teen dating violence curriculum for nationwide use has hit a roadblock after the administration of Gov. Mike Dunleavy this month declined to grant a copyright release.

Tribune News Service · Apr 21, 2023

Ethereal whirlpool of light grows into a giant, perfect spiral above Alaska. What was it?

A mystifying swirl of light recently appeared in the night sky above Alaska, briefly outshining a vibrant auroral display.

LiveScience · Apr 18, 2023

Mysterious blue spirals in Alaskan night sky not northern lights, expert says

Northern light enthusiasts got a surprise mixed in with the green bands of light dancing in the Alaska skies: A light baby blue spiral resembling a galaxy appeared amid the aurora for a few minutes.

Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2023

Odd spiral appears amid northern lights in Alaska night sky

Northern light enthusiasts got a surprise mixed in with the green bands of light dancing in the Alaska skies: A light baby blue spiral resembling a galaxy appeared amid the aurora for a few minutes

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

Missing dog returns home with 'polar bear' bite after 150 mile journey across sea ice

Nanuq the Australian shepherd from Alaska was missing for a month before he was spotted around 150 miles away on social media with people wondering who the pup belonged to

Daily Mirror · Apr 15, 2023