Heli-skier’s remains found 7 months after avalanche claimed 3 friends during Alaska trip
Rescue teams have found the body of one of the three heli-skiers who died in a significant avalanche on an Alaskan mountain back in March, according to officials. David Linder, aged 39, and Charles Eppard, also 39, were caught in what Alaska State Troopers described as a “major avalanche” during a guided heli-skiing trip in […]
Russia says the progress toward peace from Alaska discussions is now spent.
Stalled Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergei Ryabkov, mentioned on Wednesday that discussions aimed at peace with Ukraine have come to a halt since the summit in Alaska last August. This meeting involved President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, where they aimed to lessen the tension in Eastern Europe. […]
Trump Approves Road to Enable Access to Essential Minerals in Alaska
Trump Moves to Reverse Biden’s Decision on Ambler Road On Monday, President Donald Trump announced a move to overturn a decision made during the Biden administration regarding Ambler Road. This road is crucial as it provides access to the Ambler Mining Area in northern Alaska, an area known for its rich deposits of minerals such […]
Trump instructs his administration to authorize disputed mining road in Alaska
Trump Administration Approves Controversial Mining Road in Alaska The White House announced on Monday that President Trump has directed his administration to back a contentious project that will enable copper and cobalt mining in Alaska. According to a fact sheet, Trump plans to instruct his team to “issue approvals promptly” for the Ambler Road project, […]
Chunk the brown bear from Alaska wins the Fat Bear Week competition
Fat Bear Week 2025: Chunk Takes the Crown This year, a hefty brown bear named Chunk has claimed victory in the much-loved Fat Bear Week contest. On Tuesday, he outshined the competition and secured his place as the champ in this annual event. Hosted online, Fat Bear Week invites viewers to follow 12 bears residing […]
NORAD reports that Russian military planes near Alaska probably do not pose a threat.
NORAD Detects Russian Aircraft Near Alaska On Wednesday, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) announced that it had spotted a Russian aircraft in the Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) off the coast of Alaska. The identified aircraft included two TU-95 strategic bombers and two SU-35 advanced fighter jets. NORAD clarified that the Russian military […]
Stocks seeing significant movement at midday: Tesla, Alaska Air, Texas Instruments, Western Digital, and others
Market Highlights at Noon Several companies are making headlines today. Tesla saw a boost in share prices, up by 6%, after CEO Elon Musk announced he purchased $1 billion worth of stock on Friday. Meanwhile, Texas Instruments, involved in semiconductor manufacturing, faced a 1% decline as anti-dumping investigations from the U.S. impact certain analog chips. […]
Rep. Downing found out about the 9/11 attacks while hunting for moose in Alaska.
Reflections on September 11th from Rep. Troy Downing As the 24th anniversary of September 11th approaches, Rep. Troy Downing from Montana recalls his unique experience on that fateful day. He was on a moose hunting trip with friends deep in the Alaskan wilderness, where their only means of communication was via air radio. It was […]
Zelenskyy criticizes the Trump-Putin Alaska meeting, claiming the US granted Russia its desires.
Ukrainian President Critiques Summit Between Trump and Putin Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his concerns regarding the recent summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former President Donald Trump. In a Sunday interview with ABC’s Martha Radatz, Zelensky remarked that the meeting in Alaska was skewed in favor of Moscow. “It’s unfortunate Ukraine was not […]
Former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson pleads guilty after attempting to turn off engines while under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms.
A former Alaska Airlines pilot, Joseph Emerson, has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an incident in which he attempted to disable the engines of a passenger plane during a flight in October 2023 after consuming psychedelic mushrooms. He expressed remorse for his actions, acknowledging the danger he posed to the passengers and the harm […]