US approves oil and gas leasing plan for Alaska Wildlife refuge

The Trump administration on Monday took another step to opening Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling for oil and gas, potentially fulfilling a decades-long dream for Republicans.

Powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes off of Alaska

A powerful 7.8 earthquake struck the Alaska Peninsula late Tuesday, triggering a tsunami warning that sent residents fleeing to higher ground before it was called off without any damaging waves.

4 children found safe in Alaska after being stranded in overnight blizzard

A frantic search for four children, including a 2-year-old boy, who disappeared during a blizzard in rural Alaska ended with good news.

Northernmost US city in Alaska to see sunrise for first time in months

Utqiagvik, formerly known as Barrow, is located north of the Arctic Circle and experiences a phenomenon called the “polar night.”

Man survives weeks in remote Alaska wilderness after cabin burns down, writes 'SOS' in snow

A man survived more than three weeks in the rugged Alaskan wilderness after his remote cabin burned down. He was rescued last week by state troopers who spotted an "SOS" signal stamped in the snow.

Toddler carried baby half mile in -31 degree temperatures

Police in Alaska said they are investigating the case of two children who suffered injuries from walking in bitterly cold temperatures after being abandoned by their caretaker.