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August 14, 2023

Ailing 1-month-old walrus calf found alone in Alaska dies following round-the-clock care

A walrus calf, believed to be one month old, was found alone miles from the ocean in Alaska. The calf died on Friday following round-the-clock effort to save the ailing Pacific mammal.

August 14, 2023

NORAD detects Russian aircraft operating in Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone

The North American Aerospace Defense Command said four Russian aircraft detected in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone are "not seen as a threat."

August 13, 2023

Small aircraft crashes in ravine at Alaska’s Denali National Park; pilot, passenger presumed dead

Hazardous conditions have prevented the recovery of two men presumed to have died when their PA-18 aircraft crashed in a ravine at Denali National Park.

August 12, 2023

Alaska Army soldier charged in death of newlywed National Guard medic wife, hiding body in storm drain

Alaska police say that a 21-year-old Army soldier was arrested for killing and hiding his wife's body in a storm drain.

August 8, 2023

Report reveals details of fatal helicopter crash on Alaska's North Slope

A preliminary report regarding a deadly helicopter crash in Alaska indicated that the aircraft ceased transmitting status updates after passing the shoreline of an Arctic lake.

August 8, 2023

Video shows house in Juneau, Alaska, collapsing into flooded Mendenhall River

A video has captured a house on the eroding banks of the Mendenhall River in Juneau, Alaska, collapsing into the raging waters.

August 7, 2023

Vacationing in Alaska? Add these plans to your itinerary

Alaska is a vacation destination that has no shortage of activities, from going on a day cruise to viewing the northern lights. Here is a guide to things you will not want to miss.

August 6, 2023

Alaska river floods after Suicide Basin broke in Mendenhall Glacier

The Mendenhall River in Juneau, Alaska, began flooding Saturday following a "major release" from Suicide Basin. Evacuation orders have been issued.

August 5, 2023

China, Russia send naval warships near Alaska, triggering forceful US response

China and Russia conducted a joint naval operation near U.S. territory off the coast of Alaska this week in an action experts said was the largest of its kind ever.

August 4, 2023

Abandoned 200-pound walrus calf bottle-fed, cuddled at Alaska wildlife center in fight to stay alive

A 200-pound, month-old walrus calf is expected to remain under 24-hour care for several weeks after being rescued from Alaska's North Slope, several miles inland from the Beaufort Sea.