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Alaska lakes warning over rare hazard's "surprising" rise
Lake tsunamis usually happen only in remote areas, but climate change is making them more common and more dangerous.
Four Russian military aircraft detected near US airspace
The aircraft were detected and tracked in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone on Thursday.
Video shows Alaska plane burst into flames before fatal crash
Two people were onboard the plane, which crashed into a frozen river shortly after takeoff.
Payments of $1,312 being sent to some Americans in 2 days
Residents receive checks courtesy of the Permanent Fund Dividend, which gives money to Alaskans based on the state mining income.
Satellites reveal deadly holes in Alaskan 'ice highways'
Open water zones can be highly dangerous, but new technology will mean researchers can create hazard maps of their whereabouts.
Winter storm warnings for 3 states as blowing snow to strike
Travel may be "very difficult or impossible," forecasters warned, with some areas set to see snow accumulations of up to 20 inches.
Russian state TV wants Moscow to conquer three US states
Political scientist Sergey Mikheyev also suggested annexing two NATO member nations in Europe.
Some Americans to receive $1,312 direct payment within days
Annual checks will be distributed to some permanent residents of Alaska on April 18.
Residents in one state have days left to apply for $1,312 payment
The payments are based on the state's mineral revenues for the year, and residents will be able to get the extra cash as long as they apply before March 31.
Russian state TV proposes seizing Alaska and California
State TV propagandists routinely float the idea of either striking or seizing the territory of NATO members.
Republican senator may ditch GOP over Donald Trump: Report
Lisa Murkowski, an Alaska Republican, lamented the GOP's continued support of Donald Trump heading into November's election.
Winter weather alerts for 5 states as lake-effect anow to strike
A series of weather fronts are expected to bring snow to the Great Lakes region and New England throughout this week.
Russian TV fans Alaska secession flames
Russian state TV referenced a YouGov poll of 35,000 U.S. adults which found that support for independence in Alaska was at 36 percent.
Stimulus check update: Residents in one state to get $1,312 March payment
Since federal stimulus payments ended in 2021, many Americans have been wondering if a new check is around the corner in 2024.
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Atmospheric river research boosts NWS weather warning system
Scientists involved in a new study believe their research could help boost predictions and forecasts from the National Weather Service.
Americans to get guaranteed direct payment under new amendment
Residents in Alaska would receive part of the state's oil revenues every year, according to a new formula.
Winter storm warning update as over five feet of snow expected
A fresh Pacific storm will make landfall on Wednesday, bringing heavy mountain snow throughout the rest of the week.
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Migrating whales forced into danger's path in "wild west" Arctic
The whales are leaving feeding grounds 6 weeks later than they did in 2008 as a result of climate change.
Alaska secession calls grow as more than a third want state to leave US
A new poll has found 36 percent of Alaska residents want the state to leave the U.S. and become an independent nation.
Map shows states most likely to secede
A new poll found 23 percent of Americans would like the state they live in to break away from the U.S. and become independent.
SNAP benefits update as eligibility could be expanded in one state
A bill put forward in Alaska has proposed changes to the income requirements for SNAP recipients.
Alaskapox death means virus "more geographically widespread" than thought
A man who died from the virus was only the seventh ever recorded human case of the infection.
What is Alaskapox? Symptoms and origins of virus
With the first death due to the emerging virus, public health experts are grappling to understand how it affects humans.
First man dies of 'Alaskapox'
An elderly man living in the Kenai Penninsula became the first person to die of the novel virus in late January.
Two Russian military aircraft detected in Alaskan airspace
Russian jets entered the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone on Thursday.
Alaska governor wants to spend $1M per month to send troops to Texas border
Mike Dunleavy is one of half the country's governors supporting Texas Governor Greg Abbott's efforts on the southern border.
Four Russian military aircraft detected in Alaskan airspace
The four jets were tracked operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone, authorities said.
Russian TV eyes California after Alaska claim
One pundit suggested Russia could claim sovereignty over California, after a decree by Vladimir Putin prompted speculation it could ask for Alaska back.
Photos show Alaskan town's first sunrise in 2 months
The sun rose at 1:09 p.m. local time in America's northernmost town.
Jaws drop as woman greeted with flock of bald eagles
"You could say I was SHOOK," said the Alaskan woman who shared the video with over 2.8 million views.