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Rescuers use drones to search for Alaska hiker who "couldn't walk" after grizzly bear attack on popular trail

The woman was mauled by the bear on a trail in Anchorage

Advnture · Jul 24, 2025

42 men facing deportation are flown to Alaska for holding after being arrested in other states: report

The men are expected to be held in the Anchorage Correctional Complex for the next month, according to official

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

Alaska, rich in petroleum, faces an energy shortage

In the state with the fourth-largest proven reserves of oil and gas in the U.S., there is a looming energy shortage.

The Conversation · Apr 24, 2025

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The chance of Alaska’s Spurr volcano erupting is lower — but there’s a big caveat as 268,000 Americans brace

The last time Mount Spurr erupted it sent dangerous volcanic ash raining down on the city of Anchorage

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025

Beloved Anchorage pet reindeer euthanized after someone tampered with pen, possibly poisoned him

An iconic pet reindeer beloved by many in Alaska's largest city has been euthanized, just weeks after someone tampered with his cage and possibly poisoned him

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025

Alaskan volcano Mount Spurr showing activity that will 'most likely end in an explosive eruption,' scientist says

Mount Spurr near Anchorage has been showing signs of unrest for a year. Now scientists think it's creeping closer to an eruption.

LiveScience · Mar 18, 2025

Iconic pet reindeer in Alaska falls mysteriously ill after someone tampers in his pen

A beloved reindeer in Alaska's biggest city is fighting for his life after falling mysteriously falling ill after someone tampered with his pen

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

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Avalanche buries at least 3 skiers near Anchorage, Alaska officials say

Alaska State Troopers say an avalanche swept up and buried three skiers under a blanket of snow that could be 100 feet deep in the Alaska backcountry

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025

Three skiers believed dead after being trapped by avalanche in Alaska are identified

The slide happened late on Tuesday afternoon near the skiing community of Girdwood, located about 40 miles south of Anchorage

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025

Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race: Longest Route In History

The 53rd Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, the longest ever at 1,128 miles, features 33 mushers honoring Alaska's sled dog traditions and facing challenges lik...

A lack of snow is irrevocably changing an historic Alaskan sled-dog tradition

The world's most famous sled dog race will have its longest course ever this year

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2025

This Alaska volcano is gonna blow!...Or, is it?

Mount Spurr’s last eruption occurred in 1992, sending ash over the heavily populated city of Anchorage and halting air travel

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

Anchorage Museum among Alaskans combining to win auction for Alaska Railroad's golden spike

The golden spike that was used to complete the Alaska Railroad in 1923 will for the first time be on permanent display in Alaska after entities combined to win an action for the 14-karat gold spike Friday

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2025

A golden spike that completed the Alaska Railroad is up for auction. Alaskans want to bring it home

Two Alaska institutions are making a bid to bring home a golden spike that was driven into the ground more than a century ago to mark the completion of the Alaska Railroad

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025

Hurricane-force winds cause widespread damage in Alaska's largest city

Thousands of residents across Alaska’s largest city remain without power Monday, a day after a powerful storm brought hurricane-force winds that downed power lines and caused a pedestrian bridge over a highway to partially collapse

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025

Strong winds knock down pedestrian bridge and close one of Alaska’s busiest highways

The side fencing and roof of a pedestrian bridge that fell in strong wind closed the main highway south of Anchorage, Alaska, early Sunday

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024

Earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska's largest city raise concerns

An increase in the number of earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska’s largest city this year has geologists paying attention

Latin Times · Dec 1, 2024

Here are the Least Expensive Cities in the U.S. to Celebrate Christmas

There are many places to spend Christmas in the U.S. but these are the most attractive and economical options so you can celebrate without breaking the bank.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 23, 2024

Stranded fin whale becomes ‘icy monument’ outside Anchorage

The frozen carcass of the 47-foot fin whale has become a major attraction since the mammal washed ashore last weekend.

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2024

It's not just Fat Bear Week in Alaska. Trail cameras are also capturing wolves, moose and more

Alaska is known for its abundant wildlife, but you don't have to travel far from Anchorage to see it

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2024

The shooting death of a 16-year-old girl by police is among a spate that's upset Anchorage residents

A spate of officer-involved shootings has made Anchorage, Alaska, the latest in a long list of American cities to wrestle with how police use force

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2024

Police fatally shoot teen in Alaska's largest city, the fourth such killing since mid-May

Anchorage police say officers fatally shot a 16-year-old girl holding a knife in the fourth deadly shooting involving police in Alaska’s largest city since mid-May

The Guardian - US · Aug 14, 2024

Alaska officer kills 16-year-old girl in sixth local police shooting since May

Easter Leafa, who had been holding knife, had moved to Anchorage seeking a better life and opportunities in school

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024

Killer filmed himself torturing two Alaska Native women: ‘In my movies, everyone dies’

Brian Steven Smith was sentenced to 226 years in prison for the deaths of Kathleen Henry, 30, and Veronica Abouchuk, 52

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024

Man gets 226-year prison sentences for killing 2 Alaska Native women. He filmed the torture of one

A man who killed two Alaska Native women and was heard while videotaping the torture death of one say that in his movies “everybody always dies” was sentenced in Anchorage Friday to 226 years in prison

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