Alaska's once crystal-clear rivers now resemble dirty orange soda, puzzling researchers

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An image of the clear Akillik River in 2016 and the orange river in 2018
A stream tributary of the Akillik River in Kobuk Valley National Park, Alaska, turned orange.

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I moved to Alaska because of the gorgeous nature. Even though things cost more and there's barely any sunlight in the winter, it feels like home.

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Flint Selby holds a fish he caught with Alaskan mountains in the background.
Flint Selby, 24, moved to Alaska in 2020 for the unbeatable outdoor experiences.

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I moved from remote North Pole, Alaska, to Florida to keep my kids safe and give them a better childhood

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Samantha Martinez and her family

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A YouTuber risked taking his Tesla through a 2-day dead zone during a road trip to Alaska

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Sandro van Kuijck took his Tesla through a two-day deadzone during a road trip to Alaska.
Sandro van Kuijck took his Tesla through a two-day deadzone during a road trip to Alaska.

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Orcas in Alaska are stealing fish right from the lines — and the new behavior seems to be killing them

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The fin and head of a killer whale surface on the foreground between two fishing boats with forested mountains behind them.
An orca breaches the water between two boats in Alaska.

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I moved to a tiny Alaskan village and worked as a teacher to 5 students. I was able to save $1,000 a month, see the Northern Lights, and walk on glaciers.

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I'm taking an 8-month break from my job to focus on my mental health and goals. Here's how I planned and saved for it.

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Taryn Williams.

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9 orcas have died so far this year after they were trapped in fishery equipment off the coast of Alaska

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An orca swimming.
Nine killer whales have died after being caught in fishery equipment off the Alaska coast this year.

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Delta is adding 10 new and returning routes to cities like Santa Barbara and Anchorage next summer — see the full list

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A Delta Airlines plane lands as people gather in the parking lot of In-N-Out Burger next to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on August 31, 2023.
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Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski can't get over how Mitt Romney smoothers his salmon in ketchup

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Mitt Romney and Lisa Murkowski
Republican Sens. Mitt Romney and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska

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