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.

‘Oh my gosh!’: Curious golden retriever in Alabama spooks manatees — and herself

When a golden retriever paddled a little too close to a herd of manatees in the waters off Alabama's Gulf Coast, the startled sea cows erupted into a splashing frenzy around the pup — prompting the dog to immediately make a beeline back for the beach.

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 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.

Norwegian cruise ship hits iceberg in Alaska

A Norwegian Cruise Line ship hit an iceberg in Alaska over the weekend, forcing the company to cancel the remainder of the cruise due to damages sustained from the collision.  

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.

Alaska's unusual House primary draws Palin, Santa, 46 others

The huge number of candidates and the short timeline for holding the election after Republican U.S. Rep. Don Young’s death on March 18 has some voters overwhelmed and scrambling to learn more about their options.

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.