Alaska Coverage

Couple sells everything they own to begin 2-year trip living in van

A Cary couple is selling everything and taking off in a van for a two-year trip around the western hemisphere. The Dregos will be living in a van for two years while they drive from Alaska to Argentina.

Cary couple sells everything to live in van for 2 years

The Dregos will be living in a van for two years while they drive from Alaska to Argentina.

WRAL staff

Alaskan Malamute running for mayor in Anchorage

An unusual candidate is running for mayor of Anchorage. His campaign manager says he has the right dispostiion for the job, and he's a good boy.

The nation pauses to remember 9/11 terrorist attacks 22 years later

From New York to Alaska, Americans across the country paid their respects for those lost in the September 11 terror attacks.

Joe Biden delivers 9/11 remarks at Elmendorf-Richardson Air Force Base in Alaska

Over 2,000 people died on September 11, 2001, in what was the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil.

Biden expected to move ahead on a major oil drilling project in Alaska

WASHINGTON -- In one of the most consequential climate decisions of his administration, President Joe Biden is planning to greenlight an enormous $8 billion oil drilling project in the North Slope of Alaska, according to a person familiar with the decision.

Lisa Friedman, New York Times

U.S. military shoots down 'unknown object' off Alaska

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the object was downed because it was flying at about 40,000 feet (13,000 meters) and posed a "reasonable threat" to the safety of civilian flights.

Pentagon: Object shot down off Alaska coast

Pentagon leaders discuss the shooting down of an airborne object over Alaska Friday afternoon.

Anchorage mayor apologizes after saying protesters' use of Star of David to oppose mask mandate is 'credit' to Jews

The mayor of Anchorage, Alaska, apologized this week after he said that some residents' decisions to wear the Star of David -- à la Jews who suffered under Nazi-occupied Europe -- to protest a proposed city mask mandate is a "credit" to Jewish people.

By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN

U.S. Postal worker saves Alaskan couple's wedding

Crystle Lewis and her fiancé mailed out their wedding invitations earlier this month and began to wonder why they weren't receiving any RSVP's

KTUU

Postal worker saves Alaskan bride's wedding

An Alaskan bride-to-be says she's thankful for a U.S. Postal worker who went above and beyond to save her big day.

World's most famous dog sled race underway in Alaska

Despite many changes as a result of the coronavirus pandemics, the world's most famous sled dog race got underway in Alaska Sunday.

Bear attacks skier in Alaska

The Coast Guard hoisted a man from backcountry near Haines Saturday after he was mauled by a bear.

'Weirdest looking moose': Llamas surprise Alaska hikers

One Alaska couples trail team is a trio you likely haven't seen before: three llamas who seem to enjoy the outdoors just as much as their owners do.

BOGO free ticket offer by Alaska Airlines ends Wednesday

Guests who book a flight with Alaska Airlines can also get a second seat on the same flight, basically for free. But the offer ends Thursday at 3 a.m.

6-year-old boy uses artistic talents to help save Alaska aquarium

Not all heroes wear capes, but sometimes their selfless actions speak for themselves.

Firm to offer balloon rides from Alaska to the edge of space

Florida-based startup firm Space Perspective plans to use the Pacific Spaceport Complex in Kodiak to serve as one of the launch sites for the vehicle, called the Spaceship Neptune, The Anchorage Daily News reported Sunday.

Mystery solved: 4-year-old boy finds message in a bottle

A message in a bottle was recently found in an Alaska river, and the mystery of who wrote the letter has been solved.

'Into the Wild' bus in Alaska removed from its location

The bus was parked in this forested location near Healy, Alaska back in the 1960s. Since then it was used as a makeshift shelter for hikers and hunters.

Big audience for Alaska girl's virus safety tips

A 5-year-old Alaska girl is really serious about wanting to help others keep safe during the coronavirus outbreak.

Alaska bagpipe players pay tribute to hospital workers

A group of bagpipers performed an impromptu concert outside a hospital in Alaska.

Cyclist racing on Iditarod Trail

Cyclist Casey Fagerquist is making his way down Alaska's Iditarod Trail, one pedal push at a time.

Raw: Snow in northern Alaska

Bella, a Holly Springs native who is teaching in Selawik, Alaska, shared this video of snow.

Holly Springs native leaves home to teach in northern Alaska

23-year old Bella DeCourcy embraces life as an adventure.

2020 Census kicks off in rural Alaska village

The 2020 Census will begin next week in rural Alaska. The Census always starts in remote parts of the nation's largest state out of tradition and necessity. (Video from AP and US Census)