Alaska

Lifestyle 8 hours ago

Alaska native delivers Thanksgiving to rural families by airdrop

Alaska native Esther Keim began dropping turkeys for rural friends and neighbors three years ago at Thanksgiving from the airplane she rebuilt with her dad.

Travel 3 days ago

Tranquil hot springs around the US you can visit this winter to find warmth even on the coldest days

There are hot springs all around the United States that provide full relaxation and beautiful views. This winter, escape the cold by planning a trip to one of these destinations.

House Of Representatives Politics November 20

Trump-district House Democrat loses Alaska seat to political scion

House Republicans scored a valuable pickup in Alaska's lone seat in the chamber, defeating Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola.

Travel November 8

Truckers to haul US Capitol Christmas Tree from Alaska to DC on annual big-rig journey

Two American truckers, John Schank and Fred Austin, will be transporting the annual U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from Wrangell, Alaska, to Washington, D.C., in a 4,000-mile journey.

Elections November 4

Alaska, Iowa, Montana, 7 other states end early in-person voting on Monday

Ten states – Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Rhode Island and Wyoming – in the U.S. are wrapping up their early in-person voting periods on Monday.

ELECTIONS October 21

Early in-person voting begins for Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Idaho, North Dakota, South Carolina, Texas

A handful of states begin early in-person voting on Monday as Election Day nears.

LIFESTYLE October 18

On this day in history, October 18, 1867, United States purchases Alaska from Russia for cool $7.2 million

The United States formally secured the acquisition of the vast Alaska territory from Russia on Oct. 18, 1867. The data is celebrated as Alaska Day and is a statewide holiday today.

Alaska October 11

Alaska, Colorado, Massachusetts begin absentee voting

Alaska, Colorado and Massachusetts began early voting on Friday. Here is all the information you need to cast a ballot. Forty-four states and Washington, D.C., now offer early voting

Alaska October 9

Alaska’s Fat Bear Contest winner finishes ahead of the bear that killed her cub

After fans cast their votes online for their favorite chunky bear in tournament-style brackets, Grazer won her second Fat Bear Contest on Tuesday, defeating the behemoth that killed her cub.

Alaska October 2

Online voting in Alaska’s Fat Bear Week contest starts after an attack killed 1 contestant

Viewers will soon pick their favorite among a dozen brown bears in the annual Fat Bear Week contest at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.