Funnel cloud, not tornado: July 4 phenomenon spotted in Interior Alaska
As of Monday, the National Weather Service said the spout near the Denali Highway didn’t touch the ground.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
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Funnel cloud sighting in Interior Alaska prompts social media stir
On Saturday, July 4th, sightings of a ‘tornado’ were reported in Interior Alaska near Cantwell, south of Alpine Creek Lodge.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Researchers attempt to follow a hummingbird’s journey from Alaska to Mexico for first time
Biologists at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge are capturing and banding some of the world’s smallest birds.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Seward pilot helps rescue harbour seal pups from remote Alaska location
One pup was likely less than 24 hours old while the second was suffering from dehydration and malnourishment
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Decades-long fight over King Cove road nears turning point; Sullivan says project months from breaking ground
Supporters say the road would provide a lifeline for medical evacuations from the remote community. Critics warn it threatens the wildlife Ala...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Events celebrating the 4th of July around Alaska
From small-town parades to fireworks over the water, Alaskans are celebrating the Fourth of July in big ways across the state. Here’s a look...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
A career of flying for science (and the occasional sled dog)
Martin Stuefer, the director of the Hyperspectral Imaging Lab at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute, is both a pilot and...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
FAST Planning committee gets briefing on proposed splitting of air quality zones
As the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) considers splitting the combined Fairbanks and North Pole nonattainment area, loc...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Firearms, mushrooms and hundreds of drinks found in Bethel bootlegging probe
Alaska State Troopers say three Bethel residents were arrested after a months-long investigation into suspected alcohol shipments to the Yukon...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
3 remaining Dairy Queens abruptly close in Alaska, leaving one in Soldotna
An owner with the Soldotna location said the costs of shipping food to Alaska make it extra challenging to run a DQ here.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
State lawmakers delay vote on Alaska LNG tax bill until mid-July
Lawmakers had planned to reconvene in Juneau July 1 to vote on a compromise bill cutting taxes for the Alaska LNG project. Republicans said th...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Remains of Western Alaska man missing since Halong found near Kwigillingok
Three relatives died when the storm swept their house toward the Bering Sea. One man is still missing.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
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