Alaska
The latest on the state of Alaska. Located in the northwest extremity of North America, Alaska has a population of just over 700,000 people. The state's largest city is Anchorage and the state's capital is Juneau. Admitted to the Union on January 3, 1959, it was the 49th state.
Republican introduces new bill to reverse Trump executive order
Senator Murkowski broke with Trump over his executive order to name the tallest mountain in the country Mount McKinley.
Alaska volcano eruption may be imminent
There has been an increase in earthquakes under Mount Spurr since last April.
Woman can't believe what plane flies over: 'Always choose the window seat'
A woman showed off the amazing view she had from her plane, and social media users were wowed by the scenes.
Northern lights may be visible in several states today
Northern lights could be visible in several northern states on Tuesday night.
All 10 passengers in missing Alaska plane identified: Authorities
All of the passengers onboard the plane that crashed in Alaska have been recovered and identified.
All passengers in missing Alaska plane confirmed dead: Authorities
The victims' remains will be removed before a Black Hawk helicopter is used to transport the aircraft.
Missing Bering Air plane found in Alaska sea ice, no survivors: Coast Guard
A Bering Air Cessna 208 Caravan carrying 10 people went missing over Alaska on Thursday afternoon while flying to Nome.
Alaska missing plane: map shows where Bering air flight disappeared
Search and rescue teams, including the U.S. Coast Guard and Alaska State Troopers, are conducting operations for the missing Bering Air.
Bering Air plane vanishes from tracker map over Alaska
Search continues for the small plane carrying 10 people that disappeared while flying over Norton Sound.
Bering Air flight goes missing over Alaska: What we know
The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan aircraft was flying from Unalakleet, on the western coast of Alaska, to the city of Nome.
Woman looks up at Alaskan mountain—"Can't believe" what she sees
Viewers were mesmerized by the striking scene in the viral clip, with one saying, "That's a view into an alternate reality."
Alaska blizzard conditions could bring wind chill to -50
The extreme cold and hazardous blizzard conditions could pose significant risks to residents, travelers, and outdoor workers.
F-35 crash video shows training exercise go wrong in Alaska
A U.S. Air Force jet can be seen in video footage appearing to spin uncontrollably as it plunges toward the ground.
Winter weather warnings for 3 states as travel advice issued
Officials at the National Weather Service have warned drivers that "severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous."
Photos show snow on Florida beach while there's none in Alaska wilderness
Unusually cold temperatures in central Florida have led to winter weather advisories, while Alaska has experienced some rare warm weather this month.
Alaska to get snow while parts of state have unusually warm temperatures
Some areas of Alaska are expected to get up to 20 inches of snow.
Freezing spray map shows where warnings about catastrophe issued
Heavy freezing spray warnings were issued for Michigan and Alaska that could cause "catastrophic loss of stability" of vessels.
Hegseth nomination advances despite GOP's Murkowski, Collins breaking ranks
The Alaska Republican plans to vote against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense.
Parts of Florida are colder than Alaska
Frigid wind chills plunged Florida temperatures below freezing, colder even than in Anchorage, Alaska.
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Donald Trump targets Alaska's oil and gas: 'Drill, baby, drill!'
Trump signed an executive order on his first day in office Monday, aligning with Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy for drilling in the state to expand.
Not all Republicans are happy with Donald Trump's executive orders
The President's order to rename Denali, North America's highest peak, back to Mount McKinley does not agree with Alaska senator.
Spice recall in 15 states over lead contamination fears
The five spice powder had been distributed across AK, CT, FL, GA, IA, MA, MD, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, VA and the Bahamas.
Map reveals Alaskan "hotspots" of extreme warming
"The most climate-stressed regions all contained permafrost, which is vulnerable to thaw as temperatures rise," researcher Sue Natali said.
Anchorage, Alaska, sees warmer-than-average temperatures
As Anchorage navigates through a warmer-than-usual winter, meteorologists predict a continuation of the milder temperatures.
Thousands without power in Alaska after hurricane-force winds hit
At the height of the storm, 17,500 Alaska residents were without power, according Chugach Electric Association.
Russian propagandist behind Alaska secession calls goes into coma
Russian state TV host Tigran Keosayan is in a coma after experiencing "clinical death," according to his wife, Margarita Simonyan.
Video shows "anxious" flier opening Alaska Airlines door, walking onto wing
Video obtained by Newsweek shows a woman standing on the wing for over 11 minutes before firefighters helped her down.
Arctic survival: YouTuber on how to rough it without tent in Alaska winter
Luke Nichols, of the Outdoor Boys YouTube channel, filmed his trip in the Alaskan wilderness without a tent in a video that topped YouTube's trending list.
Putin ally calls for Alaska's return to Russia
Vladimir Solovyov called for the U.S. state's return to Russia after Russian military aircrafts recently entered international airspace close to Alaska.
Anchorage temp is 76% warmer today, just days before Christmas holiday
Anchorage is abnormally warm, and meteorologists are doubtful that fresh snow will fall before Christmas.
