Rep. Mary Peltola's husband has died in a plane crash in Alaska

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Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) poses for a portrait in her office on Capitol Hill on Thursday, July 27, 2023, in Washington, DC.
Rep. Mary Peltola.

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Biden Administration Cancels Remaining Fossil Fuel Leases in Alaska’s Arctic Refuge

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The Biden administration officially canceled the seven remaining oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on Wednesday and proposed protectio

Researchers in Alaska rescued a walrus too young to be away from his mother. Now, his treatment plan includes 24/7 care and cuddles.

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A small walrus lays its head on a researcher's lap.
The rescued walrus calf is just one month old, Alaska SeaLife Center staff say.

Kaiti Grant/Alaska SeaLife Center

I work on a cruise ship after leaving my 9-to-5. Now I get to travel and do things like manage the slides, surf machine, and bartending.

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Kailey on the cruise.
Kailey Milhorn says her job is comparable to summer camp — not babysitting.

Kailey

This couple moved to Alaska to start a dog sledding business. They now spend their days giving wilderness tours with their 32 dogs.

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Rohn and Alyssa Buser spend their days leading dog sled tours, and taking care of their 32 sled dogs and their baby son.

Alyssa and Rohn Buser

  • When Alyssa and Rohn Buser first met they connected over a unique hobby: dog sledding. 

Why Alaska is getting rid of several dozen jets in high demand by airlines after only flying them for roughly 5 years

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Alaska Airlines Airbus A321neo with the
Alaska Airlines is retiring the 10 remaining Airbus A321neo jets in its fleet by fall 2023 to become an all-Boeing operator.

Adam Moreira

US Army grounds its aircraft after 2 deadly mid-air crashes killed 12 soldiers

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AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters fly over a mountain range near Fort Wainwright, Alaska, on June 3, 2019.
AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters fly over a mountain range near Fort Wainwright, Alaska, on June 3, 2019.

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Mysterious glowing 'SpaceX spirals' in the night sky seem to be linked to rocket launches

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In this photo provided by Christopher Hayden, a light baby blue spiral resembling a galaxy appears amid the aurora for a few minutes in the Alaska skies near Fairbanks, Saturday, April 15, 2023.
In this photo provided by Christopher Hayden, a light baby blue spiral appears amid the aurora for a few minutes in the Alaska skies near Fairbanks, on April 15, 2023.

Christopher Hayden via AP

A flight instructor in Alaska bought 3 disused cargo planes and is turning them into Airbnbs — take a look at the project

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Flight school Alaska.
Flight school Alaska

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The Dubious Economic Calculus Behind the Willow Project

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