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Alaska's Juneau icefield is melting nearly 5 times faster than in the 1980s, study finds

A new study says the melting of Alaska’s Juneau icefield is accelerating. The snow covered area is now shrinking 4.6 times faster than it was in the 1980s.

Mammals June 20

Alaska man, police officers rescue baby moose from 'sure demise' after getting stuck in a lake

A man and police officers in Homer, Alaska, rescued a moose calf from drowning last week after it became stuck in a lake between a floatplane and a dock.

Alaska June 18

Trump endorses 'proven fighter' to unseat red state Democrat in crucial House race

Former President Trump endorsed Alaska Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom's bid to unseat Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, and represent Alaska's At-Large Congressional District.

POLITICS June 15

Ranked choice voting and the love-hate relationship both Democrats and Republicans have with it

Alaska Republicans torched RCV, while some in Virginia said it led to a political earthquake in their favor

Alaska June 5

Alaska's capital strikes controversial deal with cruise lines to limit passenger numbers

Alaska’s capital city and major cruise lines have approved an agreement to cap the daily number of cruise ship passengers, drawing criticism from some residents.

Alaska June 4

1 dead, 1 charged in pair of Alaska shootings

Police in Anchorage, Alaska, are investigating two separate shootings that left one man dead and a second injured and charged with first- and second-degree murder.

CRIME June 4

Father of Alaska woman killed in murder-for-hire plot dies in memorial motorcycle ride

The father of an Alaska woman murdered in 2019 died in a motorcycle crash commemorating the fifth anniversary of her death.

Alaska May 26

Senator blasts federal parks officials for reportedly barring American flags in beloved national park

Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, sent a letter to leaders of the National Park Service demanding answers on why an American flag was banned from Denali National Park.

Alaska May 23

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.

Alaska May 22

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.