Alaska

Two US soldiers wounded in bear attack during training exercise in Alaska

Anchorage Daily News reported that the soldiers were from the 11th Airborne Division, and that the exercise had been a "land navigation training event" near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

BROWN BEAR 480, known as "Otis", stands in a river hunting for salmon to fatten up before hibernation at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska, US September 16, 2021.
Photo of Alaska.

Inside the Alaskan village where nature, faith, and community come together

 Seismic waves are seen on a screen during a demonstration of an earthquake early warning system which triggers sirens if a nationwide network of 120 seismic monitoring stations detects a strong earthquake, at the Geological Survey of Israel in Jerusalem.

Earthquakes strike Alaska, Greece, monitors say

Researchers drilling into the permafrost.

Ancient microbes from Alaska permafrost awaken after 40,000 years


Russia: Two strategic bombers flew near Alaska, did not enter US airspace

In 2007, Russian President Vladimir Putin revived the Soviet-era practice of sending strategic bombers on regular patrols beyond Russia's borders.

A Russian Su-27 military aircraft dumps fuel while flying by a US Air Force MQ-9 "Reaper" drone over the Black Sea, March 14, 2023 in this still image taken from handout video released by the Pentagon.

US grounds some Boeing MAX planes after Alaska cabin blowout

Social media posts of the Alaska Airlines jet showed oxygen masks deployed and a portion of the aircraft's side wall missing.

 A Boeing logo is seen on a 777-9 aircraft on display during the 54th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 18, 2023

Polar bear dies due to bird flu for first time

It's likely the polar bear was infected after scavenging dead birds, according to local officials.

Polar bear near Kaktovik, Barter Island, Alaska

Americans discover truth: Alaska not an island, blame education

Recent TikTok video reveals widespread ignorance about Alaska as Americans mistakenly believe it is an island separate from the United States.

 Hike in Alaska at summertime

Alaska Triangle: Where over 20,000 people have mysteriously vanished

While less known than the Bermuda Triangle, the Alaska Triangle holds the record for the most mysterious disappearances. What secrets could it be hiding?


World's most isolated vacation cabin: NIS 112,000 per night

Welcome to the Sheldon Chalet, perhaps the most isolated vacation spot on earth.


Baby walrus receives 'cuddle therapy' from lucky wildlife experts

The one-month-old calf was found four miles from the sea without his mother.

Walrus calf found alone and miles from the ocean on Alaska’s North Slope is getting bottle fed and receiving round-the-clock "cuddling" from animal welfare workers who are trying to keep the 1-month-old alive.

Man who vandalized Alaska Jewish Museum with swastikas sentenced to 18 months in prison

When authorities searched Foster's home in late 2021, they found various neo-Nazi material and evidence that he had committed the vandalism.

 A Nazi Swastika flag captured and signed by members of a black segregated U.S. Army unit in World War II is displayed amid the collection of Elizabeth Meaders, New York, February 2, 2022.

US fighter jets intercept Russian planes near Alaska

The US aircraft involved in the incident included F-16 and F-22 fighter jets, KC-135 stratotankers and E-3 AWACS, according to the statement.

A US Air Force F-16 receives fuel from a fuel boom suspended from a US Air Force KC-10 Extender during mid-air refueling support to Operation Inherent Resolve over Iraqi and Syrian airspace, March 15, 2017.

Search for ancient bears leads to important human discovery in Alaska - study

The remains are only the second to be found in Southeast Alaska, and genetic tests proved the person's tribal relation.

Shoreline in the town of Gambell, St Lawrence Island, Alaska.