Alaska

Sullivan vs. Sullivan: Alaska investigates US Senate candidate who shares name with incumbent

It was alleged, Alaska Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom wrote, that Sullivan intended to "confuse or deceive" voters seeking to re-elect Sullivan by mistakenly voting for him instead.

A sign for Republican Senate candidate Dan Sullivan is pictured outside of a PenAir airplane hangar where a campaign rally for the candidate was held on November 3, 2014 in Anchorage, Alaska.
Gary Sinise receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, surrounded by armed guard, 2017.

'I am a grateful American': Gary Sinise hopes to bring his mission of service to Israel - interview

BROWN BEAR 480, known as "Otis", stands in a river hunting for salmon to fatten up before hibernation at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska, US September 16, 2021.

Two US soldiers wounded in bear attack during training exercise in Alaska

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Inside the Alaskan village where nature, faith, and community come together


US fighter jets intercept Russian planes near Alaska

The US aircraft involved in the incident included F-16 and F-22 fighter jets, KC-135 stratotankers and E-3 AWACS, according to the statement.

A US Air Force F-16 receives fuel from a fuel boom suspended from a US Air Force KC-10 Extender during mid-air refueling support to Operation Inherent Resolve over Iraqi and Syrian airspace, March 15, 2017.

Search for ancient bears leads to important human discovery in Alaska - study

The remains are only the second to be found in Southeast Alaska, and genetic tests proved the person's tribal relation.

Shoreline in the town of Gambell, St Lawrence Island, Alaska.

Young moose surprises Alaskans, enjoys greenery in Anchorage hospital lobby

The moose saw that the lobby had some plants and other greenery and made its way to the automated doors and into the building.

 Alaskan moose

Russian bomber jets intercepted over Alaska by US air defense systems

The aircraft, which were identified on February 13, did not enter United States or Canadian airspace and did not pose a threat

 Russian Air Force, RF-81719, Sukhoi Su-35S

Is shooting down ‘UFOs’ a new normal in the US? - analysis

Ramifications of the "unidentified objects" the US has contended with over Alaska and Canada show a potential emerging threat to US partners in the Middle East and Asia.

 US Air Force pilots and aircraft mechanics of the 325th Fighter Wing secure F-22 Raptor aircraft relocating due to Hurricane Laura, shortly after their arrival at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, US August 23, 2020.

US says it shot down car-sized UFO over Alaska

“In this particular case, it was determined that this posed a reasonable threat to air traffic,” said Pentagon spokesperson Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder.

A F-22 Raptor fighter jet of the 95th Fighter Squadron from Tyndall, Florida approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing at the Royal Air Force Base in Mildenhall in Britain as they fly over the Baltic Sea towards the NATO airbase of Aemari, Estonia, September 4, 2015.

Aurora chaser captures incredible footage of Northern Lights

Many of Ledvina's tweets sees him positioning his camera to capture the lights, then fast-forwarding the footage to show its movements quicker.

The Northern Lights are seen above the ash plume of a volcano in Eyjafjallajokull, Iceland, April 22, 2010

US fighter jets intercept 2 Russian bombers near Alaska

In September, NORAD "detected, tracked and positively identified" two Russian maritime patrol aircraft near Alaska.

 A Russian Tu-95 Bear 'H' photographed from a RAF Typhoon Quick Reaction Alert aircraft (QRA) with 6 Squadron from RAF Leuchars in Scotland.

Unbearable! Cheating scandal rocks Fat Bear Week

Fat Bear Week sees netizens vote on the chonkiest ursine of them all, but a cheating scandal has struck at the heart of his beloved institution.

Brown bear 747 stands in a river hunting for salmon to fatten up before hibernation at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska, US, September 20, 2020.

Fat Bear Week 2022: Who is getting extra fluffy for winter?

Only the chunkiest bear will come out on top. Which will it be? Vote now at the Katmai National Parks website!

 Grazer and her cubs in early summer, before they put on their hibernation weight.