Putin ally hints at Russian plot to reclaim Alaska
Putin has been dismissive of the idea that Moscow ought to retake the U.S. state, a former Russian colonial territory.
Russian lawmaker floats Texas and Alaska annexations
Sergey Mironov said the push by Venezuela to annex Guyana could lead to other land grabs on U.S. territory.
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Winter weather warning for 9 states amid snow and high winds
After a "prolific" series of atmospheric river storms from the Pacific, Western states face over a foot of snow accumulation in places.
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Winter weather warnings for 12 states as Clipper system moves across US
A cold front from Canada is expected to bring snow as far south as the Carolinas, while the West Coast continues to face an atmospheric river storm.
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Winter storm warnings issued for four states as atmospheric river continues
Parts of Maine, New Hampshire, Wyoming and Alaska are under alerts, while rain and snow are expected in the northwest—with the potential for flooding.
Direct Payment December Update: People Eligible for Checks in Two States
Alabama and Alaska are set out to send direct payments to their residents in December.
Alaska earthquake strikes off coast as tremors detected
The tremors were felt across the Fox Islands in the volcanic Aleutian Islands chain at 9:13 p.m. although experts do not expect to see casualties.
Walmart speaks out after two mass shootings occur at stores within 24 hours
Retailer says it is "heartbroken" after four shoppers were shot inside an Ohio store, which came just a day after a shooting outside another Walmart in Alaska.
Moose interrupts police roll call in "once in a lifetime" visit
Moose can be particularly aggressive and territorial during the fall mating season.
Walmart shooting sees multiple people killed as police hunt suspect
A man and a woman were shot and killed in the store's parking lot and police found a gun at the scene.
Stimulus Check Creator Issues New Tax Warning
A legislator in Alaska is warning that the state's oil revenues have peaked and the state may need to introduce new taxes.
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Scientists reveal how 10 billion snow crabs suddenly vanished
The snow crab population declined in the Bering Sea after several marine heatwaves between 2018 and 2021.
Humpback whale calf known as Tango was killed by boat
The calf was found with deep cuts on its body and fins, which indicated that it had been hit by a vessel's propellor.
Scientists Baffled by Island's Ancient Bear Bones May Have a Breakthrough
Bear bones have been found on two Alaskan islands, posing quite a mystery to archaeologists.
Joe Biden commemorating 9/11 in Alaska sparks backlash
The president is flying back from Asia and will not visit any of the three 9/11 memorial sites on Monday.
Brown bear and wolf team up to attack moose and calf in shocking video
"I'd put my money on the moose in that one," a wildlife consultant said. "An adult moose is a formidable adversary for anything."
Monthly stimulus checks are being sent out in one state—Here's why
The checks being disbursed to residents come from oil reserve revenue and have been distributed for over four decades.
Stimulus check September update: People eligible for payments in 4 states
This month's payments include one of the biggest payouts in history and a program expected to send out funds to more than 2.1 million people.
Trump ally Sarah Palin floats theory about 2024 election
The former Alaska governor thinks the left is strategizing to keep President Joe Biden off the 2024 ticket.
Multiple states are sending out payments to residents
Direct payments are being sent to residents in several states, including Minnesota, Massachusetts and New Mexico.
Direct payment update: Americans in one state to get $3,000 check
Revenue that Alaska generates from its energy resources translates into payments to residents.
Photographer searching for bears in Alaska finds unusual animal body part
"[It] kind of looked like an old glove," the photographer Molly Thomas told Newsweek. "The paw had a strong odor."
Reward increases to find who slaughtered over 20 endangered sea lions
Some sea lions have been found with gunshot wounds and other evidence of human interaction.
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Time-lapse video shows Suicide Basin waters rise before massive flooding
A glacier lake's outburst caused substantial flooding damage in Juneau, Alaska, over the weekend.
Aleutian islands standoff as U.S. faces off Russian-Chinese Navy in Alaska
The U.S. sent 4 destroyers after a Russian-Chinese Navy flotilla was spotted close to Alaska's coast.
Alaska house crumbles into water amid extreme floods
A multi-story house has been caught on camera tipping into record floodwaters discharged from a nearby glacier.
Watch black and brown bears in rare standoff as momma's cub hides up tree
Black and brown bears are rarely seen in the same place, which is what made the encounter in Alaska so unusual.
MiG crash reported after Russian aircraft detected near Alaska
Russian media outlets reported a fighter jet fell into the Pacific Ocean while on a training mission.
Mystery deaths of gray whales washing up on U.S. coasts alarm scientists
The gray whale that washed up in Washington on June 27 was the fifth found dead along the state's coast in June 2023 alone.
Stimulus check July 2023 update: People eligible for payments in 3 states
Eligible residents living in Alaska, Montana and New Mexico could see payments in July.