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November 22, 2023

Death toll in Alaska landslide climbs to 3; 3 others still missing

Three people are now reported dead in a landslide that buried a highway near Wrangell, Alaska, while three others remain unaccounted for.

November 21, 2023

1 confirmed dead in southeast Alaska landslide

A landslide that covered a highway near Wrangell, Alaska, on Monday night has left at least one person dead and several others missing, according to Alaska State Troopers.

November 20, 2023

Shooting at Alaska Walmart leaves 2 dead, suspect remains on the loose

A shooting at a Walmart parking lot in Anchorage, Alaska, left two victims dead Sunday night, according to police. No arrests have been made.

November 14, 2023

2 Coast Guard members in 'serious' condition after Alaska helicopter crash

Two of four crewmembers aboard a Coast Guard helicopter that crashed on southeastern Alaska's Read Island have reportedly been hospitalized in serious condition.

November 14, 2023

Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom launches challenge to Democratic Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola

Republican Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom of Alaska has announced her intent to challenge Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola for the Last Frontier's sole congressional seat.

November 13, 2023

House GOP campaign arm launches ad blasting Alaska Democrat for voting against military pay raise

The National Republican Congressional Committee is launching an ad hitting Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola, a Democrat, over her voting against a troop pay raise.

November 8, 2023

Alaska governor appoints Republican Thomas Baker to vacant state House seat

Following the resignation of Josiah Patkotak, Gov. Mike Dunleavy has appointed Thomas Baker to serve out the remainder of his term.

November 2, 2023

Alaska man dead after fleeing traffic stop, shooting at officers

Michael Grimes, 45, of Fairbanks, Alaska, was fatally shot by police after fleeing an attempted traffic stop and opening fire on officers who pursued him.

November 2, 2023

FBI arrests Alaska man for allegedly threatening to kill US senator, wear their skin 'as clothes'

An Alaska man was arrested by special agents of the US Capitol Police and the FBI after he allegedly sent a message to a US Senate office threatening to kill a Senator.

October 30, 2023

Alaska once again grapples with food stamp application backlog

Alaska has once again reported a backlog in recertifications of food stamp benefits, over a year after the issue was initially reported.