Alaska moose hunter miraculously survives ambush brown bear attack, says he 'blacked out'

Gavin Haakenson was charging a brown bear from 10 feet away near Alaska's Killey River when his friend's pistol shots saved him from the attack.
JD Supra

Alaska Assumes RCRA Hazardous Waste Primacy

On August 6, 2026, Alaska became the 49th state authorized to administer its own hazardous waste program under Subtitle C of the Resource

Peltola Puts Alaska Fisheries at Center of Kodiak Senate Debate

Native Vote 2026 U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola (Yup’ik) centered Alaska’s commercial fisheries and the future of fishing communities during Saturday’s congressional fisheries debate in Kodiak,

Scientists find nine new sponge species in glimpse of Alaska’s deep-sea diversity

Scientists have discovered nine new deep-sea sponge species off Alaska, offering new insights into the region’s largely unexplored marine biodiversity. The National Oceanic and

Epic Alaska and British Columbia

Discover Alaska and British Columbia on a National Geographic Expedition, exploring coastal wilderness, vibrant cultures, and wildlife-rich landscapes.
U.S. News Travel

The Best Time to Cruise to Alaska

If you're interested in cruising to Alaska in April 2027, cruise lines sailing the extended season in late April include Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, UnCruise Adventures and National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions.

Alaska finalizes Senate race for November: 3 Republicans, including 2 named Dan Sullivan, and 1 Democrat

Former Rep. Mary Peltola will be the only Democrat on the ballot for the race after Democratic candidate David Leslie withdrew. He had finished fourth in the primary.
Anchorage Daily News

After nearly 3 decades with the agency, Alaska’s NTSB chief retires

No two accidents are alike,” Clint Johnson said. “Every accident kind of takes a chunk out of you, there’s no doubt about it.”
CNN

Alaska’s capital is small by population but massive in nature

There are no roads leading to Alaska’s capital, leaving just three ways to reach this northwestern Brigadoon by boat, plane or being born here. And you may wish you were born in Juneau because this is, by far, the most visually striking state capital in ...
Cruise Industry News

MSC Adjusts Last Alaska Itinerary of the Season

MSC Cruises informed guests that it’s adjusting the itinerary of one of its upcoming cruises to Alaska and British Columbia onboard the MSC Poesia. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the September 21,

In D.C., Senator Votes for Trump’s Tariffs. In Alaska, He Avoids the Topic.

Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has shown quiet support for President Trump’s tariffs. His brother, the head of their family business, has described the economic volatility as an enormous challenge.