Sarah Palin files to run for the late Alaska Rep. Don Young's seat
The former vice presidential candidate filed with the Federal Election Commission to run for the late Don Young's House seat.
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Alaska Rep. Don Young, the longest-serving current member of Congress, dies at age 88
Young, who was first elected to the U.S. House in 1973, was known for his brusque style. In later years in office, his off-color comments and gaffes sometimes overshadowed his work.
Alaska auction to feature brick-sized opal that has been stashed away for years
The "Americus Australis" gem weighs more than 11,800 carats and is one of the largest gem-quality opals in existence. It also has a long history.
This Alaskan town is finally getting high-speed internet, thanks to the pandemic
Many people in rural areas couldn't migrate their lives online when the pandemic hit because they lacked fast internet. Tribes in Alaska are now using new federal funding to install broadband.
Fat Bear Week has a champion: All hail 480 Otis
Who is the fattest bear of all? For the fourth time, the answer is 480 Otis, a brown bear who didn't let his lack of two canine teeth stop him from packing on the pounds.
Fat Bear Week Is Here. Take A Look At What To Expect And How You Can Celebrate
Only one of Alaska's bears can take home the title of Fat Bear Week 2021 champion.
Alaska's Largest Hospital Says The Strain Of COVID Is Forcing It To Ration Care
Hospitals in Alaska, Idaho and Nevada are reporting a crush of new coronavirus cases and limited medical staff, forcing some facilities to prioritize resources.
A Tsunami Warning Has Been Lifted For Parts Of Alaska After An 8.2 Quake
The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake Wednesday evening was magnitude 8.2 and struck 56 miles east southeast of Perryville, Alaska, off the state's peninsula.
Repeatedly Confronted By A Bear, A Man Is Rescued After He Writes 'SOS' On A Shack
A man in Alaska, who said that he had been mauled by a bear and that the animal had returned to his camp and harassed him every night for a week, was rescued by the Coast Guard.
Alaska Lures Tourists With Its Stunning Landscapes — And Free COVID-19 Vaccines
Officials hope the added incentive of the vaccine will attract visitors. It's part of an effort to jump start a floundering summer tourism industry that's been devastated by the pandemic.