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
Flying for science (and the occasional sled dog)
A Cessna 185 zigzagged a tight back-and-forth pattern along Alaska’s southern coast earlier this summer, the pilot intent on his mission to measure the oce...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Energy, apparel costs spike
Inflationary costs were steady in Alaska last year, despite concerns that President Donald Trump
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Book review: A biography of famed biologist George Schaller showcases his Alaska roots
While his work took him around the globe, some of Schaller’s earliest and most vital work came in the Far North.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Here’s Where The Battle For Election Integrity — After Weeks Of Setbacks — Is Now
The Supreme Court ruled Monday in Watson v. RNC that states can count non-military mail-in ballots received days and even weeks after the closing of polls. L...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
‘I’m Mad at Trump’: Even Trumpers Can’t Stand How Shoddy the Great American State Fair Is
[Essay] WASHINGTON, DC – As I entered the Great American State Fair on Monday, I saw a red-faced older gentleman, looking upset. “I’m mad at Trump!
Jul 4, 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
Overturned semi closes Seward Highway north of Seward
The Seward Highway is closed in both directions at Mile 15 after a semitruck overturned, according to Alaska State Troopers.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Former Alaska bush pilot shot, killed after landing in Papua; aircraft burned
Nicholas F. Goselin had years of Alaska aviation experience before flying for PT AMA in Papua, where officials say he was killed after landing.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
125 passengers and crew hit with highly contagious stomach virus on cruise from San Francisco
Health officials say more than 120 passengers and crew on a Princess Cruises ship were infected with a stomach virus during a 20-day trip to Canada and Alaska.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Alaska cruise turns into norovirus nightmare as 100 are sickened with projectile vomiting and explosive dia...
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastrointestinal illness. The virus can be easily contracted and is a nightmare to contain in confined spa...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Alaska, Ranked-Choice Voting, and the Curious Case of Two Dan Sullivans
AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File Alaska's politics can be more than a little weird. Since the 2020 election, we've been saddled with ranked-choice voting (...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Santa Claus endorses Meda DeWitt for governor
To the editor: I am extremely pleased to endorse Meda DeWitt for governor and Chris Steere for lieutenant governor of our great state of Alaska. They are ded...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Alaska Science Forum: Our large army of little green shield bugs comes and goes 4 MIN READ
The tiny flying green annoyances seemed to be in greater numbers than usual this year in late May and early June.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Alaska DOT identifies $350M low bidder for Tustumena replacement
At 62 years old, the Tusty has more than doubled her expected service lifespan, and is the oldest active mainliner ferry in the state's fleet.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Yes, you can have style in Alaska. Here are three tips for expressing it.
Even in the 49th state, there are ways to build a fun wardrobe and incorporate unique Alaska elements too.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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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
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
Flying for science (and the occasional sled dog)
A Cessna 185 zigzagged a tight back-and-forth pattern along Alaska’s southern coast earlier this summer, the pilot intent on his mission to measure the oce...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Energy, apparel costs spike
Inflationary costs were steady in Alaska last year, despite concerns that President Donald Trump
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Book review: A biography of famed biologist George Schaller showcases his Alaska roots
While his work took him around the globe, some of Schaller’s earliest and most vital work came in the Far North.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Here’s Where The Battle For Election Integrity — After Weeks Of Setbacks — Is Now
The Supreme Court ruled Monday in Watson v. RNC that states can count non-military mail-in ballots received days and even weeks after the closing of polls. L...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
‘I’m Mad at Trump’: Even Trumpers Can’t Stand How Shoddy the Great American State Fair Is
[Essay] WASHINGTON, DC – As I entered the Great American State Fair on Monday, I saw a red-faced older gentleman, looking upset. “I’m mad at Trump!
Jul 4, 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
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