Coast Guard is searching for 5 people after a fishing boat reportedly capsized off Alaska
The U.S. Coast Guard said Sunday it was searching for five people after a fishing boat reportedly capsized in waters near Alaska's capital, Juneau, due to rough weather. The crew of the 50-foot boat Wind Walker raised the alarm about 12:10 a.m. that the vessel was capsizing, according to a Coast Guard news agency, but […]
Alaska native delivers Thanksgiving to rural families by airdrop
This Thanksgiving, a different kind of bird will be taking to the skies in some of Alaska's most remote areas. It was a frozen turkey drop-off for residents who couldn't get their own turkey for their holiday table. For the third year in a row, Alaska native Esther Keim has been participating in the Alaska […]
Alaska pilot Esther Keim to toss frozen Thanksgiving turkeys out of plane to residents in rural areas
In the remotest parts of Alaska, you don't have to rely on DoorDash to deliver your Thanksgiving dinner or any other dinner. But thanks to the Alaska Turkey Bomb, some residents who live far enough off the grid are raising turkeys this holiday. For the third year in a row, a resident named Esther Keim […]
Alaska Republican Nick Begich beats Dem Rep. Mary Peltola in 2024 US House race
Republican Nick Begich defeated Democratic Representative Mary Peltola in Alaska's U.S. House race, winning the seat once held by his grandfather. Mr. Begich was one of Mr. Peltola's defeated opponents in the 2022 special and regular elections following the death of Republican U.S. Rep. Don Young. Mr. Young held the seat for 49 years. Mr. […]
Trump-district House Democrat loses Alaska seat to political scion
According to the Associated Press, conservative Republican Nick Begich will win a close race for Alaska's only House seat. Mr. Begich defeated his primary rival, Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska). He is the first Alaska Native in Congress and one of only five House Democrats currently representing districts won by President-elect Trump in 2020. With this […]
Flock of birds butchered by plane propellers in Alaska
A small propeller plane crashed into a flock of birds during takeoff in Alaska, leaving a gruesome blood stain all over its hull. According to the report, Mark Schwantes, a big game hunter and commercial fishing captain, was preparing to leave on a bushplane for Alaska's capital, Anchorage, on September 26th when he encountered He […]
Truckers driving cross-country from Alaska to Washington DC to deliver Capitol Christmas tree
Two American truck drivers embark on a cross-continental journey to commemorate a special Christmas delivery. Alaska natives John Shank and Fred Austin bring holiday cheer to Washington, D.C., by carrying the annual Christmas tree to the U.S. Capitol. This year's tree was selected from Alaska's National Forests and will travel 4,000 miles from the Tongass […]
Early In-person voting begins for Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Idaho, North Dakota, South Carolina, Texas
Early voting begins Monday in Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Idaho, North Dakota, South Carolina and Texas. Here's what's going on in these states and what you need to know about how to vote in each state ahead of Election Day. Key down-ballot races in today's early voting states Voting begins today in several battleground congressional districts. […]
More than fat bears: Alaska trail cams show peeks of animals from lynx to moose | Alaska
This month, millions of people around the world tuned into Fat Bear Week celebrations in Alaska's remote national parks, and fascinating livestream camera footage showed the fat predators They were captured munching on salmon and gaining weight for the winter. But in this vast state known for its abundance of wildlife, the magical and sometimes […]
Alaska, Colorado, Massachusetts begin absentee voting
Alaska, Colorado and Massachusetts began absentee voting on Friday, joining the majority of U.S. states with 2024 elections. Including three states, 44 states and Washington, D.C., currently offer some form of early voting. Here's everything you need to know to vote. Forty-three states and Washington, D.C., have started early voting. (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images) Key down-ballot […]