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The Latest Breaking News from Alaska

The best places to potentially see the Northern Lights this week

From Alaska to Maine, skywatchers will be able to see the colorful displays that light up the night sky

The Independent UK

Cargo ship carrying new vehicles sinks in international waters

There have been more troubles for the cargo ship that caught fire earlier this month off Alaska's Aleutian Islands chain

The Independent UK

‘This is huge’: Senator Lisa Murkowski shocked to learn she can just… not call herself a Republican anymore

She could change the power dynamics in Washington.

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Northern lights may be visible in these 14 US States tonight (June 25)

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to South Dakota as a giant hole in the sun's atmosphere shakes up geomagnetic activity in the coming days.

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Republican Lisa Murkowski on Trump’s America and the ‘intensity on the security of our democracy’

The Alaska senator, who helped deal Trump’s first big legislative setback, believes there can be only so much fear that Americans can handle

The Guardian - US

Mountain rescue teams rappel down to give first aid to hiker who tripped and fell over 100 feet from challenging trail in Alaska - but could not save him

The 64-year old man had been hiking Alaska's Salmon Creek trail, an out-and-back route that passes over abandoned railroads and uneven terrain

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6 Wild Facts About Life in Alaska’s Darkest Towns (Where the Sun Disappears for 65 Days)

Imagine living in a place where the sun disappears for over two months. In some of Alaska’s northernmost towns, this isn’t just a dramatic idea, it’s reality. During the long polar night, residents face extreme cold, total darkness, and unique challenges that most of us can’t imagine. But life doesn’t…

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Northern lights may be visible in these 9 US States tonight

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New Hampshire as geomagnetic activity remains unsettled.

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In rural Alaska, a village turns to solar and biomass energies to cut diesel and save money

On a former military base in Galena, Alaska, a school that houses about 200 high school students teaches sustainability among many things

The Independent UK

Rescued Paralyzed Cat Doesn’t Let Disability Stop Him From Zooming Around In His Wheelchair

This adorable kitten was found in Alaska at just three weeks old. Paralyzed and unable to use his back legs, HarPURR hasn’t let that stop him from playing, zooming, and fully enjoying life.

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The National Weather Service issues Alaska's first ever heat advisory

The first ever heat advisory has been issued in the state of Alaska

The Independent UK

US appeals court refuses to vacate Biden approval of Alaska's Willow oil project

A federal appeals court panel has refused to vacate the approval of the massive Willow oil project on Alaska’s petroleum-rich North Slope

The Independent UK

Forcible removal of US Sen. Alex Padilla signals a dangerous shift in American democracy

Democratic leaders and a lone Republican senator, Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski, quickly decried the treatment of U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla of California and called for an investigation after he was removed from a press conference with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on June 12, 2025, in Los Angeles, handcuffed…

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The historic Chilkoot Trail between the US and Canada is finally open again, but border restrictions mean it's still impossible to complete it without a massive detour

The historic cross-country trail crosses the US / Canada border, with sections in Alaska and British Columbia

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Northern lights may be visible in these 18 US states tonight and over the weekend

Auroras may be seen from Alaska to Wyoming as Earth is buffeted by turbulent space weather.

The Independent UK

Skier killed in avalanche on Mount McKinley

Two mountaineering rangers on the mountain responded within minutes after spotting his partner

The Independent UK

42 men facing deportation are flown to Alaska for holding after being arrested in other states: report

The men are expected to be held in the Anchorage Correctional Complex for the next month, according to official

The National (Scotland)

Meet the actor passionate about putting Scottish talent on the world stage

HE may have grown up in Alaska but actor/musician Tyler Collins is passionate about making Scottish entertainment more globally recognised.

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Here's what to know about American Samoans in Alaska who are being prosecuted after trying to vote

They were born on U.S. soil, are entitled to U.S. passports and allowed to serve in the U.S. military, but 11 people in a small Alaska town are facing criminal charges after they tried to participate in a fundamental part of American democracy: voting

The Independent UK

A US territory's colonial history emerges in state disputes over voting and citizenship

A criminal case in Alaska involving nearly a dozen people born in American Samoa is highlighting concerns about birthright citizenship and voting by people who are not U.S. citizens, issues that have been prominent in the early months of President Donald Trump’s second term

The Guardian - US

Alaska rangers recover body of man who died from fall on North America’s tallest peak

Alex Chiu fell 3,000ft from a climbing route on Denali, or Mount McKinley, and was not roped up at the time

International Business Times UK

Cargo Ship Carrying 751 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Catches Fire at Sea — All 22 Crew Rescued

Six hundred eighty-one partial hybrid electric vehicles and 70 fully electric automobiles are inside the cargo ship which caught fire

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27 Places In The US That Are So Beautiful, Everyone Should Visit Them At Least Once

If there's one word that could describe the United States, it's probably 'variety.'

The Independent UK

22 crew members safe after fire aboard cargo ship carrying vehicles off Alaska

All crew members are safe after a fire broke out aboard a cargo ship south of Alaska's Adak Island

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10 States That Have No Inheritance Tax

If you’re planning your estate or expecting to receive an inheritance, understanding inheritance tax laws can make a huge difference in your financial future. Inheritance tax is a levy some states impose on people who inherit money or property. The good news? Not every state has this tax, and knowing…

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