Watch: Bear's hilarious attempt to pry open a trash can
The bear tips the can, rotates it, pushes it, and climbs on top of it in a desperate - yet entertaining - attempt to get it open.
The bear tips the can, rotates it, pushes it, and climbs on top of it in a desperate - yet entertaining - attempt to get it open.
Cargo ship carrying thousands of vehicles sinks off coast of Alaska
“The safety of the responders remains our top priority," Capt. Christopher Culpepper, the commander of Coast Guard sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic, said in a statement “We're working closely with Zodiac Maritime in an advisory capacity to ensure a swift and effective response to any potential signs of pollution."
“The safety of the responders remains our top priority," Capt. Christopher Culpepper, the commander of Coast Guard sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic, said in a statement “We're working closely with Zodiac Maritime in an advisory capacity to ensure a swift and effective response to any potential signs of pollution."
Mountaineer dies after falling 3,000 feet from Mount McKinley in Alaska
The 41-year-old man wasn’t wearing a rope while ski mountaineering on Mount McKinley, park officials said.
The 41-year-old man wasn’t wearing a rope while ski mountaineering on Mount McKinley, park officials said.
Denali's live sled dog cam is back with 5 adorable new puppies
Denali's sled dogs work with mushing rangers to patrol the park's 2 million acres of designated wilderness.
Denali's sled dogs work with mushing rangers to patrol the park's 2 million acres of designated wilderness.
Alaska man pinned by 700-pound boulder for 3 hours walks away unharmed
A 61-year-old Alaska man was pinned facedown in an icy creek by a 700-pound boulder for three hours. His wife kept him alive until rescuers arrived, using air bags and brute force to free him.
A 61-year-old Alaska man was pinned facedown in an icy creek by a 700-pound boulder for three hours. His wife kept him alive until rescuers arrived, using air bags and brute force to free him.
Bodies of Texas family found in Alaska after boat capsized during 2024 vacation
The Alaska Dive, Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team reports they have found the remains of a Central Texas family who were reported missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Homer, Alaska in August 2024.
The Alaska Dive, Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team reports they have found the remains of a Central Texas family who were reported missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Homer, Alaska in August 2024.
Deadly U.S. plane crashes in 2025: Timeline
Since the beginning of 2025, at least 188 people have died in 60 U.S. aviation incidents.
Since the beginning of 2025, at least 188 people have died in 60 U.S. aviation incidents.
Alaska plane crash: All 10 victims recovered from Bering Sea wreckage
Authorities have recovered the remains of all 10 victims from a small plane crash on the Bering Sea, according to the Nome Volunteer Fire Department.
Authorities have recovered the remains of all 10 victims from a small plane crash on the Bering Sea, according to the Nome Volunteer Fire Department.
Ontario premier jokes Canada should buy Minnesota, Alaska
In response to President-elect Donald Trump's comments that Canada should become part of the United States, Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested Canada should instead buy Minnesota and Alaska.
In response to President-elect Donald Trump's comments that Canada should become part of the United States, Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested Canada should instead buy Minnesota and Alaska.
Fat Bear Week starts a day late after bear kills rival on live webcam
Fat Bear Week is back, but the annual contest that celebrates brown bears and their healthy appetites was delayed after a bear killed another bear on a live webcam.
Fat Bear Week is back, but the annual contest that celebrates brown bears and their healthy appetites was delayed after a bear killed another bear on a live webcam.
Alaska reports 3 fatal plane crashes in 3 days, killing 7; NTSB investigates
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating three separate plane crashes in Alaska that occurred over a three-day period.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating three separate plane crashes in Alaska that occurred over a three-day period.
Deadly landslide hits Ketchikan, Alaska: 1 killed, evacuations ordered
A landslide tore through a steep, forested hillside in Ketchikan, Alaska, crashing into homes and killing at least one person.
A landslide tore through a steep, forested hillside in Ketchikan, Alaska, crashing into homes and killing at least one person.
NORAD intercepts 2 Russian fighter jets, 2 Chinese bombers off Alaskan coast
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said it sent out fighter jets to intercept two Russian and two Chinese aircraft off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said it sent out fighter jets to intercept two Russian and two Chinese aircraft off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday.
Alaska raises cruise tourism limits as overtourism concerns grow
Alaska will consider a new policy to limit the number of visitors to its capital, Juneau, amid concerns about the impact of overtourism, expanding on measures introduced last year.
Alaska will consider a new policy to limit the number of visitors to its capital, Juneau, amid concerns about the impact of overtourism, expanding on measures introduced last year.
Would-be moose photographer kicked to death by mother protecting her newborn calves
An Alaska man's photography outing took a deadly turn when he tried to snap some pictures of a pair of newborn moose calves.
An Alaska man's photography outing took a deadly turn when he tried to snap some pictures of a pair of newborn moose calves.
FBI: Alaska Airlines passengers on flight that lost panel might be crime victims
The FBI has told passengers on the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max that lost a door-plug panel in midflight that they might be victims of a crime.
The FBI has told passengers on the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max that lost a door-plug panel in midflight that they might be victims of a crime.
Alaska landslide destroys homes in wake of soaking atmospheric river; 3 dead
At least three people are dead as search and recovery crews continue to scour through debris from a landslide that impacted properties outside of Wrangell, Alaska, on Monday.
At least three people are dead as search and recovery crews continue to scour through debris from a landslide that impacted properties outside of Wrangell, Alaska, on Monday.
NASA rocket launches into Alaskan northern lights
While a rocket launching into the northern lights puts on a spectacular show, it wasn’t just by happenstance. The timing of this launch had to be just right to get the necessary scientific data.
While a rocket launching into the northern lights puts on a spectacular show, it wasn’t just by happenstance. The timing of this launch had to be just right to get the necessary scientific data.
US Army identifies 2 soldiers killed after transport vehicle flips in Alaska training area
The soldiers were identified as specialists who joined the U.S. Army in July 2020.
The soldiers were identified as specialists who joined the U.S. Army in July 2020.
Nearly every Alaskan gets a $1,312 oil check this fall — but it's both a blessing and a curse
Alaska's annual dividend now competes for funding with services like public education, health care programs and public safety.
Alaska's annual dividend now competes for funding with services like public education, health care programs and public safety.