Alaska7 hrs ago'Backpack' declared Alaska's Fat Bear Week winner"Backpack" defeated a bear known only as "910" in the final round of the annual competition.7 hrs ago21 Sept 2026Fat Bear Week: Which bear has put on the most weight?The iconic contest run by Katmai National Park in Alaska will run from 22-29 of September this year and votes can be cast online.21 Sept 202612 Sept 2026Teen boy rescued after days adrift in Alaskan watersThe 15-year-old boy was rescued while the other two passengers from the capsized fishing vessel, his brother and cousin, died.12 Sept 202621 Aug 2026Eight killed in plane crash at remote Alaskan military site, air force saysIt is unclear why the civilian-contracted plane was at the radar site on Alaska's south-west coast.21 Aug 202625 Jun 2026Watch: Moment small plane crash lands in remote Alaska wildernessVideo taken by a passenger shows the plane descending rapidly before hitting the ground and sliding across the valley floor.25 Jun 202620 Jun 2026Paddling duo take on 1,000-mile wilderness kayak raceOliver Smee and Ben Watkins are set to become the youngest pair to take on kayaking's longest race.20 Jun 202615 Jun 2026Only one Dan Sullivan can run in Alaska's primary election, official saysTwo men named Dan Sullivan have vied to be Alaska's next Republican senator.15 Jun 202611 May 2026Watch: Alaska town sees its last sunset until AugustResidents of Utqiagvik, the United States' northernmost city, will experience 84 days of midnight sun and uninterrupted daylight.11 May 20266 May 2026Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recordedNew research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.6 May 2026...
