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Alaska Just Issued Its First-Ever Heat Advisory—and It Won’t Be the Last
As Alaska warms nearly twice as fast as the Lower 48 states, two of its National Weather Service (NWS) offices are stepping ...
US appeals court refuses to vacate Biden approval of Alaska’s Willow oil project
A federal appeals court panel has refused to vacate the approval of the massive Willow oil project on Alaska’s petroleum-rich ...
Alaska's largest city shakes as magnitude 4.2 quake rocks state
ALSWORTH, Alaska – A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shook southern Alaska on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The ...
Hikers in Alaska, Canada can't complete historic Chilkoot Trail due to border policies
While both the American and Canadian sides of the Chilkoot Trail are open, hikers aren't allowed to cross the U.S.-Canada ...
I've lived in Alaska for over 35 years. Here are 6 mistakes I always see tourists make when visiting the state.
Having lived in Alaska for over 35 years, I've seen tourists make lots of mistakes, like trying to do too much in one trip.
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Dunleavy's education veto is a threat to Alaska's future, local leaders say
Dunleavy cited low oil prices as the reason for the veto, but local leaders — from superintendents to mayors to state ...
Skier caught in an avalanche is the second person to die this season on Alaska's Mount McKinley
A skier died after being caught in an avalanche on North America's tallest peak, officials said Wednesday — the second death ...
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A career that launched hundreds of rockets in Alaska winds down
One of the more memorable rocket launches came early in Rich’s career.