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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FOUND: Small Alaskan prop plane wreckage discovered
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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.

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:

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. 

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.

Fat Bear Week starts a day late after bear kills rival on live webcam

Fat Bear Week is back, but the annual contest that celebrates brown bears and their healthy appetites was delayed after a bear killed another bear on a live webcam.

Watch as orphaned baby walrus in Alaska receives lifesaving care

An orphaned female walrus calf, discovered abandoned and in critical condition in Utqiagvik, Alaska, has been receiving rehabilitative care at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward.