The United States purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million, securing access to the Pacific northern rim and ending Russian presence in North America.

Michael Livingston, who submitted the proposals to formally get rid of the existent names, said “Nazi Creek” is particularly ...

Many communities marked their driest winters on record, snowpack was nearly nonexistent in some spots, and vegetation remains ...

One of the great marvels of nature is how bears, the largest carnivore in North America, are able to hibernate all winter, ...

Alaska, with its vast expanse and breathtaking nature, offers a variety of unique experiences for visitors. From witnessing ...

The volcano is far enough from Anchorage that destructive mudflows and avalanches pose no significant threat to people. The ...

A Pulitzer Prize- and Grammy-winning composer with artistic ties to Haywood County will host an artist-in-residence program at Western Carolina University School of Music April 1-3, featuring free ...

A man and two juveniles were rescued from the wreckage of a small plane near Homer, Alaska, that had been reported overdue the night before, according to officials. Alaska State Troopers said they ...

A pilot and two children were rescued hours after a small plane crashed into frigid waters in a miraculous survival story. Authorities reported that the trio endured nearly 12 hours in the icy lake, ...

A teenager has died after triggering an avalanche, the fourth person killed in snow slides in Alaska this month. Alaska State Troopers said the body of 16-year-old Tucker Challan of Soldotna was ...

A teenager has died after triggering an avalanche, the fourth person killed in snow slides in Alaska this month.Alaska State Troopers said the body of 16-year-old Tucker Challan of Soldotna was ...