Watch: Building destroyed by glacial lake release in Alaska
Residents evacuated in the city of Juneau due to a major release from Suicide Basin.
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Rescued walrus calf needs round-the-clock 'cuddling'
Walrus calf found kilometres from ocean needs round-the-clock cuddles to stay alive.
7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Alaska
The US National Tsunami Warning Center has issued a warning for some areas of Alaska.
From glacier to beaches: The complete guide to seeing the best of North America by ship
Daily Telegraph: Unlocking the beauty of North America's cruising destinations.
Woman zip tied mid-flight after threatening to kill flight attendant
The woman was restrained with zip ties as the plane was forced to land.
Why is the Alaska Willow Project in the US so controversial?
A major oil project will be conducted in Alaska that seems contrary to US climate goals.
Inside the hunt for UFOs at the end of the world
New York Times: As the buzz over shot-down objects grew, America called off the search.
US Senator says two downed mystery objects were balloons
Latest intercepted objects over US and Canada were at commercial flight height.
Mum, 1-year-old son killed in polar bear attack
More details have been released after the attack in an isolated Alaska whaling village.
Two-thirds of glaciers on track to disappear by 2100
Glaciers are shrinking and disappearing faster than scientists thought, study finds.
Man caught sneaking 28 knives onto plane in carry-on bag
The man claimed his bag contained no sharp or pointed items.
The humble origins of the 'fattest tournament on Earth'
New York Times: The founder of Fat Bear Week never expected it to be this popular.
Climate change comes for the freezers, a key tool for survival in Alaska
New York Times: Indigenous Alaskans grappling to keep power running to their freezers.
Alaska braces for huge storm, flooding, power outages feared
Forecasters said the powerful storm could be one of the worst in recent history.
US woman gets out of traffic ticket with 'White Privilege card'
The police are accused of allowing her to literally play the race card.
Iceberg halts Alaskan cruise after ship hits 'growler'
The Norwegian sun is being assessed for damage after hitting a block of Alaskan ice.
Explainer: How individual states in US will treat abortion law ruling
The end of Roe v Wade may lead to abortion bans in half the states.
Bear cheek: Three given prison time for reckless park selfie
The incident was described as 'drunken capering' and a 'slap in the face'.
Alaska Nazi prison gang members convicted in grisly death
All face a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole on the murder charge.
Bear with us: A wildlife holiday in Alaska is worth the wait
When the Alaskan salmon are abundant, so too are hungry Alaskan bears.
Unvaccinated Sarah Palin tests positive
The ex-Alaska governor last month said she'd get vaccinated 'over my dead body'.
We shot a moose, class. There will be a quiz
New York Times: Alaskan school kids gets a hands-on lesson from the land.
High-strung host: Airbnb guest reveals crazy list of rules
Clear communicator or control freak? Viral Tiktok divides viewers.
Put these 10 North America must-dos on your 2022 travel list
From the top of Canada to the US' southern reaches, see the very best of North America.
Americas 'most stressful state' may surprise you
Who would have guessed that this holiday hot spot was a magnet for stress?
Climber accused of 'faking hypothermia' for airlift off mountain
A doctor is facing three federal charges after misleading search and rescue teams.
In Alaska's Covid crisis, doctors must decide who lives and who dies
New York Times: Doctors are prioritising treatment based on who is most likely to survive.
Mobile phone fire on plane sparks scramble for exits
Passengers were evacuated down emergency slides at Seattle–Tacoma Airport.
Sunken boat in Alaska leaks oil after quake hits
The quake struck 420km southwest of where the ship sank.
Bodies recovered from Alaska plane crash
There were no survivors from the crash of the sightseeing plane.
Civil Defence alert: No tsunami threat, possible 'unpredictable surges' after 8.2 Pacific earthquake
An 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaska Peninsula.