The Latest Breaking News from Alaska

FDA decision could increase access to abortion pills across Alaska

A new federal rule change could make it easier for Alaskans to access medical abortions, especially in rural communities.

Tribune News Service · Jan 17, 2023

After Weeks Of Darkness, The Sun Will Soon Rise In America’s Northernmost Town

The 5,000 inhabitants of the town will see the sun's beams for the first time on January 23, 2023

Zenger · Jan 16, 2023

Bizarre phrases riddle aid documents for Alaska Natives

Government officials say documents aimed at helping Alaska Natives apply for aid following typhoon damage last fall featured nonsensical phrases instead of useful instructions

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023

Keeping animals away from planes is a never-ending job at Anchorage's airport

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — On a clear day between major December storms in Anchorage, two bull moose strolled leisurely through deep snow on the frozen surface of Lake Hood. Once on shore, the animals broke into a gallop away from Cody Thompson, a wildlife specialist with USDA's Wildlife Services.

Tribune News Service · Jan 10, 2023

Old NASA satellite falls harmlessly from sky off Alaska

After almost 40 years circling Earth, a NASA satellite has plunged harmlessly through the atmosphere

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023

What to consider when booking an Alaska cruise

Shopping for Alaska cruises can often lead to analysis paralysis, with so many different options to consider. Most big ship cruises follow a similar routing, with most calling at Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway at a minimum — but that’s where the similarities end.

Tribune News Service · Jan 9, 2023

Agency proposes bear bait ban for Alaska national preserves

The National Park Service is proposing a rule that would prohibit bear baiting in national preserves in Alaska

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2023

Watch Itchy Boots' Honda CRF300L Rally Get A Much-Deserved Rebuild

What do you do when you finish a three-year, 65,000-kilometer trip? A total bike rebuild, of course, and that's what Itchy Boots did with a Honda CRF300L Rally.

RideApart · Jan 2, 2023

Remote town in US home to only 77 people - which is just two miles from Russia

Little Diomede is in the middle of the Bering Strait off Alaska, US, and is separated by Big Diomede, Russia, with just a couple of miles along with a stretch of hazardous sea

Daily Mirror · Jan 2, 2023

Alaska man with congestive heart failure blocked from getting transplant due to winter storm Elliott

Patrick Holland thought he was going to get a new heart, but he couldn’t get to Seattle for the procedure

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022