The Latest Breaking News from Alaska

In 1958, the US moved 25 caribou to an Alaska island as emergency food for military personnel; by 2005, their herd had grown to 2,750

Following the closure of the military base, a herd of caribou was introduced to enhance food reserves, leading to a dramatic surge in their numbers. With no natural predators or hunting, their population exploded, causing significant overgrazing that harmed the island's delicate flora and soil. This unchecked growth prompted the…

The Times of India · Aug 15

Biological Parents Sued Surrogate for $250,000 Over Abortion, Now Court Bans Her From Seeing Baby

A surrogate mother in Texas is fighting for custody after refusing a $250,000 lawsuit threat to terminate a pregnancy due to a severe heart condition diagnosis in the unborn child.

International Business Times UK · Aug 15

In 1973, a Wisconsin teenager moved to Alaska; 12 years later, she drove into a storm her rivals avoided and became the first woman to win the Iditarod

In 1985, Libby Riddles etched her name in history as the first female champion of the Iditarod. During the race, she made a pivotal choice to push through an intense storm, propelling her ahead of competitors who chose to take shelter. Battling against harsh conditions and physical exhaustion, Riddles showcased…

The Times of India · Aug 15

Who Is McKenna West? The Surrogate Who Defied Abortion Orders and Gave Birth in Texas

Who is McKenna West? The Alaska surrogate whose decision after a prenatal diagnosis triggered a Texas parental-rights dispute.

International Business Times UK · Aug 13

In 2006, Alaska began rebuilding a creek damaged by decades of gold mining; the first restored stretch was followed by a six-fold rise in salmon runs

For decades, gold mining has done more than alter the scenery around Resurrection Creek in Alaska, it has changed the creek itself. Degradation of riverbanks, alteration of stream channels and loss of wetlands that once provided habitat for salmon and wildlife. But nearly 20 years ago, restoration efforts began to…

The Times of India · Aug 13

Major Update In Case Of Surrogate Trying To Save Baby After Biological Parents Demand Pregnancy Be Terminated

“I felt I had no other option, no way out,” the surrogate mother said.

Bored Panda · Aug 12

A remote Alaska village is slowly sinking as the frozen ground beneath it thaws, releasing ancient carbon locked away for thousands of years

A remote village on Alaska’s North Slope is facing a growing threat from beneath its feet. In Point Lay, also known as Kali, thawing ice-rich ground is causing the land to sink unevenly, damaging buildings and essential infrastructure. Researchers studying the community have documented widespread ground subsidence and found that…

The Times of India · Aug 12

In 1977, a Saudi prince towed a chunk of Alaskan iceberg to Iowa and served 4,000-year-old ice to guests. Decades later, his bizarre plan to ship icebergs for drinking water is attracting serious engineering interest

A Saudi prince proposed towing icebergs for freshwater in 1977. Engineering challenges prevented this ambitious plan from becoming reality. New technologies and increased ice melt have revived interest in this concept. Several countries are now re-examining iceberg transport for water needs. The idea remains a potential solution for global freshwater…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Solar Eclipse Today August 12, 2026 Time: When, where and how to watch in US, Canada, Europe and other places

Where and when can watch the Solar eclipse: People in the US can watch the rare August 12 total solar eclipse online, even though totality will not be visible across the country. Alaska and 26 states will see a partial eclipse, while NASA's livestream will provide views of totality from…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Surrogate asks Texas court to let her seek medical care on the baby she’s carrying, AG Paxton says

An Alaskan surrogate has traveled to Texas for legal protection after a California couple has refused treatment for a severe heart condition.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 11