Skeleton of fin whale that washed ashore in Anchorage will go to Wasilla museum
The 47-foot fin whale that washed up on the Anchorage mudflats in November, drawing hundreds of visitors and becoming a citywide phenomenon, has found a permanent home at a Wasilla museum. Remains of ...
Volcano near Anchorage, Alaska, could erupt in coming weeks, scientists say
The Alaska Volcano Observatory said signs indicated a Mount Spurr eruption was likely, though not certain, in the weeks or ...
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Mushers begin rugged Iditarod race after lack of snow forces major changes to iconic Alaska event
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The rugged Iditarod started Monday, but a dearth of snow has forced the iconic dog sled race to start ...
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Avalanche buries at least 3 skiers near Anchorage, Alaska officials say
Alaska State Troopers say an avalanche swept up and buried three skiers under a blanket of snow that could be 100 feet deep in the Alaska backcountry ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- An avalanche in Alaska ...
Alaska State Troopers say ‘multiple’ backcountry skiers are trapped in an avalanche near Anchorage
Alaska State Troopers say ‘multiple’ backcountry skiers are trapped in an avalanche near Anchorage.
3 helicopter skiers presumed dead after avalanche in Alaska backcountry
The large avalanche occurred Tuesday afternoon in the Chugach Mountains near Girdwood, according to the Alaska Department of ...
Alaska Volcano Observatory warns of potential eruption near Anchorage
The Alaska Volcano Observatory on Wednesday said Mount Spurr is at risk of erupting within the next few weeks or months, potentially impacting residents 78 miles away in the city of Anchorage.