Cargo ship carrying thousands of vehicles sinks off coast of Alaska
“The safety of the responders remains our top priority," Capt. Christopher Culpepper, the commander of Coast Guard sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic, said in a statement “We're working closely with Zodiac Maritime in an advisory capacity to ensure a swift and effective response to any potential signs of pollution."
“The safety of the responders remains our top priority," Capt. Christopher Culpepper, the commander of Coast Guard sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic, said in a statement “We're working closely with Zodiac Maritime in an advisory capacity to ensure a swift and effective response to any potential signs of pollution."
Video shows Alaska cruise ship breaking free during sudden storm
A massive cruise ship broke loose from its moorings Monday when a sudden squall swept through an Alaskan port.
A massive cruise ship broke loose from its moorings Monday when a sudden squall swept through an Alaskan port.
Mountaineer dies after falling 3,000 feet from Mount McKinley in Alaska
The 41-year-old man wasn’t wearing a rope while ski mountaineering on Mount McKinley, park officials said.
The 41-year-old man wasn’t wearing a rope while ski mountaineering on Mount McKinley, park officials said.
'She knew to save me': Alaska woman says dog died protecting her from moose attack
An Alaska woman is grieving the loss of her 15-year-old dog, Daisy, who died protecting her during a violent moose attack.
An Alaska woman is grieving the loss of her 15-year-old dog, Daisy, who died protecting her during a violent moose attack.
Denali's live sled dog cam is back with 5 adorable new puppies
Denali's sled dogs work with mushing rangers to patrol the park's 2 million acres of designated wilderness.
Denali's sled dogs work with mushing rangers to patrol the park's 2 million acres of designated wilderness.
Alaska man pinned by 700-pound boulder for 3 hours walks away unharmed
A 61-year-old Alaska man was pinned facedown in an icy creek by a 700-pound boulder for three hours. His wife kept him alive until rescuers arrived, using air bags and brute force to free him.
A 61-year-old Alaska man was pinned facedown in an icy creek by a 700-pound boulder for three hours. His wife kept him alive until rescuers arrived, using air bags and brute force to free him.
Bodies of Texas family found in Alaska after boat capsized during 2024 vacation
The Alaska Dive, Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team reports they have found the remains of a Central Texas family who were reported missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Homer, Alaska in August 2024.
The Alaska Dive, Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team reports they have found the remains of a Central Texas family who were reported missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Homer, Alaska in August 2024.
Deadly U.S. plane crashes in 2025: Timeline
Since the beginning of 2025, at least 188 people have died in 60 U.S. aviation incidents.
Since the beginning of 2025, at least 188 people have died in 60 U.S. aviation incidents.
Rescued dog from LA evades capture after escaping adoptive home in Alaska
Rescued from a California shelter after devastating wildfires, Jackie was adopted by a family in February but slipped her collar and fled into a forested area.
Rescued from a California shelter after devastating wildfires, Jackie was adopted by a family in February but slipped her collar and fled into a forested area.
Pilot rescued with 2 girls from Alaska lake was not authorized to have passengers, official says
The pilot has neither returned federal investigators’ calls nor reported the accident within the required 24-hour period.
The pilot has neither returned federal investigators’ calls nor reported the accident within the required 24-hour period.
Man, 2 children found alive hours after plane crashes in Alaska
A man and two children were found alive hours after their plane was reported missing in Alaska. Here's what's known about the crash and their rescue.
A man and two children were found alive hours after their plane was reported missing in Alaska. Here's what's known about the crash and their rescue.
Anchorage on alert as fears of Mount Spurr, Alaska volcano eruption grow
Numerous small, shallow earthquakes continue to rumble under Alaska's Mount Spurr, prompting fears of an imminent eruption.
Numerous small, shallow earthquakes continue to rumble under Alaska's Mount Spurr, prompting fears of an imminent eruption.
Alaska plane crash: All 10 victims recovered from Bering Sea wreckage
Authorities have recovered the remains of all 10 victims from a small plane crash on the Bering Sea, according to the Nome Volunteer Fire Department.
Authorities have recovered the remains of all 10 victims from a small plane crash on the Bering Sea, according to the Nome Volunteer Fire Department.
Missing plane in Alaska located; 10 found dead, officials say
A plane carrying 10 people over Alaska went missing on Thursday. Here's what to know.
A plane carrying 10 people over Alaska went missing on Thursday. Here's what to know.
FOUND: Small Alaskan prop plane wreckage discovered
Coast Guard officials have found the disappeared Alaska plane flight near Nome, Alaska. According to authorities, the plane crashed Thursday evening after a sudden loss of elevation and speed.
Coast Guard officials have found the disappeared Alaska plane flight near Nome, Alaska. According to authorities, the plane crashed Thursday evening after a sudden loss of elevation and speed.
F-35 fighter jet crashes at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, pilot taken to hospital
An F-35 fighter jet crashed Tuesday after an "in-flight malfunction" at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. Here's what to know.
An F-35 fighter jet crashed Tuesday after an "in-flight malfunction" at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. Here's what to know.
Trump wants Alaska's Denali to revert to 'Mt. McKinley': Name drama explained
During his inaugural address, President Donald Trump suggested he wants to revert the name of North America’s tallest mountain — Alaska’s Denali — to Mount McKinley. Here's why:
During his inaugural address, President Donald Trump suggested he wants to revert the name of North America’s tallest mountain — Alaska’s Denali — to Mount McKinley. Here's why:
Ontario premier jokes Canada should buy Minnesota, Alaska
In response to President-elect Donald Trump's comments that Canada should become part of the United States, Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested Canada should instead buy Minnesota and Alaska.
In response to President-elect Donald Trump's comments that Canada should become part of the United States, Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested Canada should instead buy Minnesota and Alaska.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing crew in Alaska amid heavy snow, 60-mph winds
Coast Guard teams in Alaska suspended their search for at least five people 24 hours after a fishing ship overturned on Sunday.
Coast Guard teams in Alaska suspended their search for at least five people 24 hours after a fishing ship overturned on Sunday.
Famous Alaska volcano sees seismic unrest after more than 30-year slumber
Several small earthquakes have been detected around Mt. Spurr this past week, prompting the Alaska Volcano Observatory to raise the volcano's alert level to "yellow" from the base green.
Several small earthquakes have been detected around Mt. Spurr this past week, prompting the Alaska Volcano Observatory to raise the volcano's alert level to "yellow" from the base green.