US sees first fall colors of 2022 foliage season; here's where

Alaska's official state nickname is "The Last Frontier" but in the category of fall foliage the state is clearly leading the way, with the first changes of leaves already being spotted in northern parts of the state.

Democrat Mary Peltola wins Alaska House special election

Democrat Mary Peltola has won the special election for Alaska’s only U.S. House seat, besting a field that included Republican Sarah Palin.

Alaska Airlines flight to San Diego returns to SEA after 'unusual vibration' from side of plane

An Alaska Airlines flight headed for San Diego returned to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport shortly after takeoff because of an "unusual vibration" coming from the left side of the plane.

Alaska primary 2022: Lisa Murkowski advances in Senate race, Sarah Palin in House

Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and her Trump-endorsed Republican rival Kelly Tshibaka have advanced from Tuesday’s primary. Republican Sarah Palin was among those advancing to the November election in the race for Alaska’s only House seat.

Election 2022: Liz Cheney in trouble while Sarah Palin eyes comeback

Elections in Wyoming and Alaska on Tuesday could relaunch the political career of a former Republican star and effectively end the career of another.

Wanna trade? East Coast battles heat while Alaska braves snow

Parts of Alaska woke up to snow Tuesday morning as much of the country woke up to fans and air conditioning due to soaring temperatures.

Alabama church shooting: 3rd victim dies, police say

A third elderly church member who was shot when a man pulled out a handgun during a potluck dinner has died, police said Friday. 

Alaska students served floor sealant instead of milk at school program

Several children were complaining that the milk tasted bad and caused burning sensations in their mouth and throats. One student had to be hospitalized.

Children served floor sealant instead of milk at Alaska elementary school

A dozen young children and two adults were served floor sealant instead of milk at an Alaska elementary school's summer day care program due to an apparent container mix-up. Kids began complaining that the milk tasted bad and caused burning sensations in their mouths and throats.

Iditarod dog found safe 3 months after disappearing from race checkpoint

Leon, a sled dog, went missing while racing The Iditarod in Alaska in March. He was expected to see a veterinarian and eventually fly back to France.

Alaskan woman removes opossum from Brooklyn bar

It may sound like the start of a joke but an Alaskan woman did remove an opossum from a Brooklyn bar.

US Army identifies Florida soldier killed in Alaska bear attack

The US Army identified the soldier who was mauled to death by a bear in Alaska as 30-year-old Staff Sgt. Seth Michael Plant of St. Augustine, Florida.

Army to revamp Alaska forces to prep for cold-weather conflicts

Those concerns come as climate change brings warmer temperatures and opens the sea lanes for longer periods of time.

Search for Sawyer: 7-year-old with autism missing in Alaska

Hundreds of volunteers have joined rescue crews in the search for Sawyer Cipolla, a 7-year-old boy with autism who went missing in Alaska on May 7.

Sun will not set until August in northern Alaska

The sun rose over Utqiaġvik, Alaska, at 2:58 a.m. AKDT on Tuesday and will not set again until August 2.

Santa Claus is running for Congress for Alaska’s lone House seat

A man named Santa Claus, who is currently a two-time city council member for North Pole, Alaska, has filed to run for Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat on a platform similar to Bernie Sanders’.

Washington honors late Alaska Republican Congressman Don Young

Alaska Republican Congressman Don Young died earlier this month at age 88. He was the longest-Republican in the history of the House. Former colleagues honored him Tuesday as he lies in state at the Capitol.