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July 18, 2023

Confusion surrounding Alaska's emergency tsunami alert sparks concerns over public confidence

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2, occurring approximately 70 miles south of Sand Point, Alaska, triggered a brief tsunami warning for certain areas in southern Alaska on Saturday.

July 18, 2023

Catholics pushing for full Mass in Alaska prisons get win with change on wine rules

The Alaska Department of Corrections rescinded an interim policy that effectively banned the Roman Catholic Mass in state prison facilities by forbidding the use of alcoholic wine.

July 17, 2023

Erupting Alaska volcano spews high ash cloud, triggers inflight warnings for pilots

A towering cloud of ash was spewed into the air following a volcano eruption in Alaska’s Aleutian Island. The National Weather Service has issued an inflight warning to pilots.

July 16, 2023

7.2 magnitude earthquake off Alaskan coast triggers tsunami warning

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck about 65 miles off the coast of Sand Point, Alaska, on Saturday, rattling the area with at least eight aftershocks.

July 14, 2023

Pilot of fatal Alaska plane crash attempted forced landing

The pilot of a small plane crash that resulted in two passenger deaths in Alaska tried to make a forced landing, according to a report from the National Transportation Safety Board.

July 12, 2023

2 dead in Alaska after small plane strikes tree during takeoff

A small plane crashed after it struck a tree during takeoff from an airstrip in Alaska. Two people died in the crash, including the pilot who was previously featured on a reality show.

July 6, 2023

Bomb threat diverts flight carrying 177 passengers to Spokane International Airport; one in custody

Alaska Airlines said one of its flights that was traveling from Atlanta to Seattle ultimately was diverted to Spokane International Airport following a bomb threat.

July 5, 2023

Alaskan fuel dock fire injures 2, sinks boat

A fuel dock fire in Whittier, Alaska, injured two people and sunk a boat. Emergency teams were able to control the fire on July 4, 2023.

July 3, 2023

Small plane crash in rural Alaska kills 2, injures 3

A plane that crashed in rural Alaska over the weekend left two people dead and three others severely injured. The aircraft, operated by Vertigo Air Taxi, was carrying five individuals.

July 3, 2023

US maternal deaths more than doubled over the past 2 decades with some groups being affected more than others

United States maternal deaths have more than doubled over the past two decades. Certain groups died at higher rates than others, with Black mothers dying at the nation's highest rate.