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Family of missing Tennessee woman says travel companion can live off the grid, has friends around the world

August 18, 2023

Family of missing Tennessee woman says travel companion can live off the grid, has friends around the world

The family of a missing Tennessee woman says that her travel partner can live off the grid for an extended period of time and has friends worldwide.

Tennessee man, woman go missing during Alaskan vacation as police find abandoned car near hiking trail

August 17, 2023

Tennessee man, woman go missing during Alaskan vacation as police find abandoned car near hiking trail

Alaskan authorities are searching for a Tennessee man and woman who went missing while on vacation in Fairbanks, and officials found their rental car abandoned near a hiking trail.

Alaskan soldier set to make court appearance in death of wife whose body was found in a storm drain

August 17, 2023

Alaskan soldier set to make court appearance in death of wife whose body was found in a storm drain

An Army soldier in Alaska is suspected of killing his wife, whose body was found in a storm drain with a gunshot wound to the head. The man is scheduled for a hearing Thursday.

Biden administration announces $200 million in grants to upgrade tunnels in effort to save fish

August 16, 2023

Biden administration announces $200 million in grants to upgrade tunnels in effort to save fish

In an effort to save fish, the Biden administration announced $200 million in grants to upgrade tunnels that carry water beneath roads. Fish sometimes get stuck in the current tunnels.

US launches program to provide more Native American homes electricity

August 16, 2023

US launches program to provide more Native American homes electricity

The U.S. is funding a new electrification program with an initial $72.5 million, following a 2022 report that cited nearly 17,000 tribal homes in America don’t have power.

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

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.

NORAD detects Russian aircraft operating in Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone

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."

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.