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Blazing a New Trail: School of Science Student Turns Summer in Alaska into Lifelong Passion
Earth & Environmental Sciences student Carissa Cullen holding a chainsaw during a summer opportunity at Denali National Park in Alaska. A life amongst fire and flames isn’t the typical path for a geologist, but a summer opportunity in Denali...

Body of Willmar, Minnesota, radio station owner identified in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Alaska State Medical Examiner’s Office announced Monday it has identified the remains of David Linder, one of the owners of Subarctic Media LLC radio group and Lakeland Media LLC of Willmar. On Friday, the Alaska Mountain...

Juneau’s 2025 cruise ship season comes to a close
The Norwegian Encore berths in downtown Juneau on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO) The Norwegian Encore departs Juneau Tuesday night. It’s the last cruise ship of 2025, and it marks the end of a nearly 200-day tourism season....

Born of Osiris rocks the house in Anchorage for 1st time
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - History was made for the progressive metalcore band Born of Osiris — known by its fanbase as “BOO” — which gave Alaska fans a performance they’ve been waiting for over 20 years to see. On Friday, Born of Osiris took to...

Alaska flooding leaves 1 dead and 2 missing
One person died and two are missing in western Alaska after remnants of Typhoon Halong flooded remote communities, Alaska State Troopers said Monday, confirming the first death in the state from the powerful storm. All three people had been...

From Soldotna, one airline connects flights and aid to storm-impacted Western Alaska
A sign directs donation drop offs near Yute Commuter Service's hangar on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 in Soldotna, Alaska. The company is delivering donated items to Western Alaska, which was a hit by a strong storm earlier this week. Soldotna is...

1 killed, dozens rescued after storm slams western Alaska leaving thousands displaced
By CNN’s Hanna Park, CNN Meteorologist Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Emergency responders in western Alaska are working to help thousands of residents displaced after ferocious, hurricane-force wind gusts from what once was Typhoon Halong tore through...

Oliver Hudson's Son Wilder, 18, Makes Movie Debut in A Merry Little Ex-Mas—and He Brought Dad to Tears on Set (Exclusive) By Jen Juneau
NEED TO KNOW Oliver Hudson's 18-year-old son Wilder makes his feature-film acting debut in the Netflix holiday rom-com A Merry Little Ex-Mas The dad of three tells PEOPLE of working with his eldest child during one particular scene, "I just...

2025 Alaska Federation of Natives convention overview and schedule
Delegates react during a gift-giving ceremony for outgoing Alaska Federation of Natives president Julie Kitka at the AFN convention on Oct. 17, 2024 at the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage. (Loren Holmes / ADN) The Alaska...

Alaska Typhoon Updates: Which Cities Were Flooded and Where the Storm Is Headed Next
The remnants of Typhoon Halong have unleashed catastrophic flooding and wind damage across western Alaska, leaving one person dead, at least two missing, and dozens rescued from submerged homes. The storm, now classified as an extratropical...

Three people missing in Alaska after typhoon remnants
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Dog airlifted to safety after injury on hiking trail
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Travel Writer Claudia J. Taller Shares Her Journey of South American Hope
Our photo book from our South American trip was delivered yesterday. As I looked at the unbelievably bright pictures of Chilean and Argentinian Patagonia and the bustling cities of Santiago and Buenos Aires, I remembered our March trip as if we...

Juneau Voters Back Citizens’ Tax Relief Measures and Oust Longtime Incumbent
By BRENDA JOSEPHSON Juneau voters sent a clear message in the October 7 municipal election to slow government spending and protect taxpayers, and a need for new leadership. Two rounds of preliminary results from the City and Borough of Juneau...

20 New Routes in 2025 That Are Changing How We Travel
Global air travel is entering a bold new phase. After a decade of cautious expansion and reshuffling, 2025 and 2026 are bringing a wave of confirmed new routes that mark a genuine shift in how travellers move between continents. From long-awaited...

Southwest Airlines Launches New Summer 2026 Routes to Alaska, Mexico, and Beyond
Winter may still be months away, but summer vacation options are already heating up. Southwest Airlines will expand its routes just in time for summer 2026, launching new flights to California, Mexico, and beyond, according to the airline. The...

Nor’easter Knocks Out Power, Snarls Travel Across East Coast
An early-season nor’easter swept across the US East Coast, killing at least one person as it triggered power outages and travel delays, while across the continent a massive storm wreaked havoc on Alaska. The eastern storm will reach its peak...
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This State Was Just Named the Best in the U.S. for Hiking—And It’s Home to Two National Parks
Across the country, travelers can find an enticing mix of forests, mountains, deserts, and more. But while there are epic hikes all across the United States, some states offer even better trails and killer views to explore. Boasting boundless...
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A Merry Little Ex-Mas Trailer: Alicia Silverstone and Oliver Hudson's Divorced Christmas Gets Messy (Exclusive) By Jen Juneau
NEED TO KNOW Alicia Silverstone and Oliver Hudson star in the first trailer for A Merry Little Ex-Mas, and PEOPLE has an exclusive first look Hudson tells PEOPLE his chemistry with Silverstone on set "was pretty immediate" despite not knowing each...

Alaska Man Monday: A Dumb Crook, a Brave Kid, and Valdez
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Last week we went to Valdez, a place we had not yet visited. There’s a lot of land to cover in Alaska, and a lot of places to see;...