Glacier flooding in Alaskan capital sets new record
In the early hours of August 6, a lake dammed by Juneau's Mendenhall Glacier burst through the ice, flooding hundreds of homes and businesses...
NOAA finds ‘golden orb’ that they can’t identify on a deep ocean expedition
During a deep sea expedition off the Alaska coast, scientists discovered a shiny object that some are calling a "golden orb" nestled two miles...
US appeals court revives Sarah Palin’s libel lawsuit against New York Times
The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on Wednesday revived a libel lawsuit filed by the former governor of Alaska and vice...
Holland America Line Adds New Cruises to Alaska in 2026
Holland America Line has added new cruises to Alaska for 2026 that include voyages up to 28 days long. Holland America Line will have...
Alaska’s primary election turnout is on pace to be third-lowest in 50 years
A summary sheet is seen during ballot review on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, at the headquarters of the Alaska Division of Elections in...
The 5 Best Destinations For Your ‘Coolcation’ In America, According To Reviews
Here at Islands, we have plenty of travel recommendations for the most beautiful islands in the world, inviting you to pack your swimsuit and...
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin granted new trial in defamation lawsuit against New York...
On Wednesday, a federal appeals court revived former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's defamation lawsuit against The New York Times. The Second U.S. Circuit Court...
Smarter Than You Think: Humpback Whales Create and Control Their Own Hunting Tools
Southeast Alaska's humpback whales use bubble nets for efficient krill hunting, a behavior documented by researchers aiming to bolster conservation efforts. A new study...
Sarah Palin granted new defamation trial against New York Times
Sarah Palin was awarded a new trial against the New York Times on Wednesday in a long-running legal battle over a corrected editorial that...
Alaska Army Guardsmen return home after 9-month Middle East deployment
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (KTUU) - Soldiers deployed overseas for the past nine months returned home in early August, greeted with a welcoming ceremony...
