Alaska transporting hundreds from areas affected by Typhoon Halong
Alaskan Communities Devastated by Typhoon Halong JUNEAU, Alaska – A significant airlift operation occurred on Wednesday, moving hundreds of residents from coastal villages that were severely impacted by high waves and strong winds following Typhoon Halong last weekend, according to officials. The storm resulted in unprecedented water levels in two low-lying areas, leading to the […]
Woman faces charges for attacking flight crew on Alaska flight redirected to Boise.
Flight Attendant Assault Leads to Emergency Landing A 61-year-old woman was taken into custody on Tuesday for allegedly assaulting at least one flight attendant on an Alaska Airlines flight traveling from Portland, Oregon, to Dallas. The plane made an emergency landing at Boise Airport in Idaho. Tracy Barkimer, a resident of White Salmon, Washington, faces […]
One dead, 51 saved as western Alaska towns suffer from flood damage due to a typhoon
Severe Flooding in Western Alaska from Typhoon Halong Over the weekend, Alaska experienced unprecedented flooding due to the remnants of Typhoon Halong. The storm wreaked havoc across villages in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region, damaging roads and airports, and resulted in at least one fatality. According to Alaska State Troopers, a woman’s body was discovered in […]
Many missing, several saved in western Alaska following extensive flooding from Typhoon Halong’s aftermath
Massive Flooding in Western Alaska from Typhoon Halon BETHEL, Alaska – Recent footage reveals severe flooding in western Alaska, a result of Typhoon Halon’s remnants, wreaking havoc across the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta and forcing families to evacuate while first responders search for those unaccounted for. Starting Sunday, a fierce coastal storm impacted the Bering Sea, unleashing […]
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 […]