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May 23, 2024

Coast Guard suspends search for 3 people missing after boat capsized in Gulf of Alaska bay

The Coast Guard on Thursday suspended its search for three people who went missing after their boat capsized near Aialik Bay, Alaska, a day earlier.

May 22, 2024

Charter boat likely capsized in leadup to wreck that killed 5 off Alaska coast: Coast Guard

The Awakin, a fishing charter boat found submerged off a southeast Alaska island last year, likely capsized after its well deck flooded, killing five people.

May 20, 2024

Climber found dead on Alaska's Denali, the highest peak in North America

A climber was found dead on Denali, the highest peak in North America, on Monday, one day after being reported missing by a family member.

May 20, 2024

Would-be moose photographer kicked to death by mother protecting her newborn calves

A 70-year-old Alaska man was killed by an irate cow moose, after he approached in an attempt to photograph a pair of newborn calves.

May 16, 2024

Alaska lawmakers end their session with late bills passing on energy, education

Alaska lawmakers ended their session early with last-minute bills addressing issues like correspondence school programs and energy; quarreling over the budget was muted.

May 13, 2024

Alaska man fatally shot by police after pointing gun at them

Police responding to a disturbance call at an Anchorage, Alaska, apartment complex early Monday fatally shot a man after he pointed a gun at them.

May 3, 2024

NORAD detects, tracks 4 Russian military aircraft near Alaska airspace

The U.S. military said it detected four Russian military aircraft flying near Alaska. NORAD confirmed that the aircraft stayed in international airspace.

May 2, 2024

'Gutless' vote on bill to undo Biden's Alaska energy 'sanctions' could doom Dem in tough race

Alaska Republicans take aim at Rep. Mary Peltola over her support for Biden's agenda, which has impacted Alaska's "resource development" and "economic prosperity" in the U.S.

April 29, 2024

Iconic arch that served as Iditarod finish line collapses in Alaska. Wood rot is likely the culprit

The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race's iconic burled arch finish line has collapsed into a pile of wood; Nome Mayor John Handeland said the likely cause was wood rot.

April 29, 2024

Climber in Alaska's Denali Park National Park dies after 2 fall 1,000 feet off mountain

Robbi Mecus, 52, died Thursday at Denali National Park in Alaska after falling about 1,000 feet while climbing Mount Johnson with a partner, officials said.