FOUND: 15 - What They Never Told You

Virgin Voyages makes changes to its first-ever Alaska cruise itinerary

The cruise lines’ Brilliant Lady ship will sail out of Seattle, Washington, next month for its inaugural Alaska season

The Independent UK · Apr 6

How selling Alaska in 1867 was a costly mistake for Russia

In 1867, Russia’s decision to sell Alaska to America turned out to be a historic mistake that was to go unnoticed for years to come. The sum paid by the US was only $7,200,000. Although, in the light of the circumstances at the time, it appeared logical, retrospectively, the act…

The Times of India · Apr 6

Native birth workers are guiding Alaskan mothers through pregnancy once again: ‘I felt really supported and honored’

Indigenous doulas are creating support networks for mothers who are at the highest risk of pregnancy-related death

The Guardian - US · Apr 4

Senate to stay on SAVE after recess

It was a beautiful, warm Sunday in Washington, D.C., and Sen. Lisa Murkowski was leaving the Capitol to go “pot some plants.” The Alaska Republican, along with her Senate colleagues, were in town that day for a rare weekend session to continue extended debate on the GOP’s voter ID bill…

Roll Call · Mar 27

Don Jr Blamed for Trump Alaska Mine Block That Gives China Critical Minerals Edge

The Trump administration is defending a Biden-era EPA veto blocking Alaska's Pebble Mine, citing environmental concerns and past opposition from Donald Trump Jr.

International Business Times UK · Mar 27

Northern lights dazzle worldwide as strong G3 geomagnetic storm sparks stunning show (photos)

Powerful geomagnetic storms sent the northern lights dancing far beyond the poles, delivering a spectacular show across the world.

Space · Mar 23

2 tugboat crew members killed in 'confined space incident' on barge, Coast Guard says

Two crew members of a tugboat were killed and two others were injured in what the Coast Guard described as a “confined space incident” aboard a barge last weekend in southeast Alaska

The Independent UK · Mar 19

First lease sale in Alaska petroleum reserve in years draws strong interest despite pending lawsuits

The first oil and gas lease sale held in years in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska has been touted by officials as the strongest to date

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Delta flight en route to Taiwan diverted to Alaska after man made racial slurs to flight attendants, feds say

Altercation meant aircraft cabin was locked and pilots made emergency landing in Anchorage

The Independent UK · Mar 18

Ex-reality star Jessie Holmes seals repeat victory in 1,000-mile Alaska sled dog race

Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes defended his Iditarod sled dog race title on Tuesday

The Independent UK · Mar 18