Alaska

Alaska 1 day ago

Alaska plane that crashed and left 10 dead was more than 1,000 pounds over the weight limit, NTSB finds

The Bering Air flight that crashed in sea ice off Alaska, killing 10, was over the weight limit for a "flight into known or forecast icing conditions," the NTSB said.

Elon Musk 2 days ago

Republican Sen Murkowski prepared to 'take the criticism' over DOGE pushback

A Republican senator suggested that Trump ally and billionaire Elon Musk is going to spend money against her re-election campaign as she remains critical of cost-cutting efforts at DOGE.

Avalanche March 6

3 skiers missing after avalanche hits remote mountain range in Alaska

Alaska State Troopers said three skiers are likely dead after an avalanche buried them in the Chugach Mountains near Girdwood, Alaska, on Tuesday.

Politics February 24

Alaska can be 'cure' for nation's 'ills' with help from Trump admin, governor says

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said in a Fox News interview that the Last Frontier can be first in helping the nation move forward on multiple fronts, including energy independence.

Russia February 20

Russian aircraft fly in Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone, US says

Russian military aircraft were spotted flying in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Tuesday and Wednesday, U.S. officials said.

Alaska February 14

Bucking Trump order, GOP Sens. Murkowski and Sullivan push to change Mount McKinley's name back to Denali

GOP Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan of Alaska push proposal to rename Mount McKinley, Denali, after President Donald Trump issues an order to do the opposite.

Airlines February 13

Plane crashes spark renewed fear of flying: 10 causes of aviation disasters

Despite several aviation disasters across the U.S. in recent weeks and growing concerns about the safety of flying, an expert says air travelers have nothing to fear.

Alaska February 10

What we know about Alaska plane crash victims, as families and colleagues remember them

Family members of the 10 killed in a commuter plane crash in Alaska are sharing memories online, while investigators keep looking into the cause of the Feb. 6, 2025, crash.

Alaska February 8

Alaska crews recover remains of all 10 plane crash victims, authorities say

Authorities are investigating what led a commuter plane carrying 10 people to crash off the coast of Alaska. The victims killed on the turboprop aircraft have been identified.

US February 7

Wreckage of missing Alaska commuter plane found with no survivors, Coast Guard says

The U.S. Coast Guard said Friday it located wreckage of a commuter plane that went missing. The Nome-bound plane went missing after takeoff with 10 aboard. There were no survivors.