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In 1974, Vietnam veteran Kenneth Deardorff moved to Alaska looking for work; 14 years later, he became the last person in US history to receive a homestead title

Vietnam veteran Kenneth Deardorff arrived in Alaska in 1974 with a geography degree and plans to find work with the US Geological Survey or another employer. Instead, the California native became fascinated by the idea of building a life in the state's remote wilderness. He travelled to the Bureau of…

The Times of India

A year after Alaska summit, Trump-Putin peace push gives way to war escalation

A summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict has failed. Diplomatic initiatives have stalled, and both sides are now escalating attacks. This has resulted in more civilian deaths than at any point since the war's early months. Russia's demands for territorial concessions and sanctions…

The Economic Times

Putin knows he’s in trouble. It’s time to kick him while he’s down

ANALYSIS: Putin has admitted there are problems in his war with Ukraine and Donald Trump needs a win – this is the chance for Ukraine and her allies to force the collapse of Russia’s army and push back against its land grab, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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Who Steals Motorcycles From A Riding School In Spring? Someone In Alaska, Apparently

It's the beginning of motorcycle season in Anchorage, Alaska, and thieves just stole eight motorcycles from an Anchorage, Alaska-based nonprofit riding school that's booked solid.

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Woman transported to 2020 after boarding flight from Anchorage to Tennessee: ‘They’re preparing’

Airlines aren't taking chances.

We Got This Covered

ICE is pushing to deport an Anchorage 12-year-old citizen, all because he doesn’t have a paternity test

Evidently, US military parents won’t father children overseas.

We Got This Covered

2 Alaska-based soldiers injured in encounter with brown bear during training exercise

Two U.S. Army soldiers have been injured after encountering a brown bear during training in Anchorage

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Native birth workers are guiding Alaskan mothers through pregnancy once again: ‘I felt really supported and honored’

Indigenous doulas are creating support networks for mothers who are at the highest risk of pregnancy-related death

The Guardian - US

Brickbat: Cold and Callous

Alecia Lindsay froze to death in Anchorage, Alaska, after a 911 dispatcher failed to send help for over an hour.… The post Brickbat: Cold and Callous appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Anchorage Doctor Finally Jailed in Shocking $12M Scam After Multiple Healthcare Fraud Schemes

An Anchorage doctor is jailed after a $12M healthcare fraud scheme involving fake treatments, underdosing patients, and tax evasion.

International Business Times UK

Delta flight en route to Taiwan diverted to Alaska after man made racial slurs to flight attendants, feds say

Altercation meant aircraft cabin was locked and pilots made emergency landing in Anchorage

The Independent UK

Alaska’s Eye-Popping Healthcare Costs — Planning for Higher Medical Expenses

Alaska has a way of surprising even the most prepared wallets, and its healthcare costs are no exception. From Anchorage to the Aleutians, medical bills hit differently, packing a punch that can leave people blinking at receipts and reconsidering their vacation plans. For many residents, hospital stays, routine checkups, and…

The Free Financial Advisor

What to know: Downtown Anchorage braces for a canine takeover as the Iditarod’s 54th run begins

The Iditarod returns to Anchorage as hundreds of dogs and their mushers line up for the race’s ceremonial start

The Independent UK

Alaska Earthquake Today Stuns Anchorage as Families Call the 6.0 Jolt 'Terrifying'

A 6.0 earthquake struck near Anchorage, shaking homes across Southcentral Alaska as families described the sudden morning jolt as 'terrifying'. Officials report no major damage.

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An uncommon program helps children displaced by flooding that devastated Alaska villages

An immersion program that helps preserve an Alaska Native language has been a boon to children displaced by last month's severe flooding in western Alaska

The Independent UK

Crews are working to fix Alaska Native villages devastated by flooding. But will residents return?

Crews are working to repair remote Alaska Native villages that were devastated by the remnants of a typhoon last month

The Independent UK

Anchorage shaken after 5.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Alaska

Residents in Anchorage, Alaska’s most populous city, reported feeling shaking

The Independent UK

Task force aims to move those displaced by ex-typhoon in Alaska from shelters to hotels, rentals

Officials have identified more than 1,000 available hotel rooms plus additional rental options in Alaska’s largest city for people displaced to Anchorage after the remnants of a typhoon ravaged their villages

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The Guardian - US

In Alaska, where overdose deaths are rising again, Narcan and community are a lifeline

Overdoses have been declining nationally since August 2023, but Alaska is far behind in that progress

The Guardian - US

Native public radio braces for ‘devastating and catastrophic’ Trump budget cuts

Indigenous broadcasters scramble to maintain weather alerts, language programs and local news

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10 Western Cities Where Your Paycheck Goes the Furthest

High income can stretch your checks in these cities.

The Independent UK

Near-term chances of an eruption at Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano now considered 'extremely low'

Officials have lowered the alert level for a volcano near Alaska’s largest city to normal

The Independent UK

Alaska man gifted $22,000 motorcycle by Russian government after viral interview

An Alaska man might have walked away as the biggest winner of last week’s high stakes summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage

The Conversation

Trump-Putin summit: Veteran diplomat explains why putting peace deal before ceasefire wouldn’t end Russia-Ukraine war

If you’re confused about the aims, conduct and outcome of the summit meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin held in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, 2025, you’re probably not alone.

The Guardian - UK

Putin won in Anchorage. Now Zelenskyy and Europe are in an even more perilous position

Trump’s summit failed to achieve a ceasefire, but the Russian president will be very happy with how events are unfolding, says Rajan Menon of City College of New York

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