Alaska

people

Alaskan bushpeople are residents of remote, roadless areas of Alaska who live largely off-grid, relying on subsistence hunting, fishing, and foraging alongside any off-site inco...

aviation-safety

Plane crashes in Alaska draw attention because the state’s geography, weather, and aviation dependence create high stakes for every flight. When an accident occurs in 2025, pe...

Geography and Travel

Utqiagvik winter defines life in America’s northernmost city, where persistent ice, extreme cold, and months of darkness shape routines, infrastructure, and community. This gu...

people

Young Atz Kilcher is the youngest child of reality television personality Jenilee Kilcher and her former partner Andrew “AJ” Weberman, both known through documentary series...

wildlife-habitat

Yes, walruses live in Alaska. Pacific walruses inhabit the shallow waters of the Bering and Chukchi seas, hauling out on sea ice and coastal beaches between Bristol Bay and the...

pets

Keeping cats in Alaska involves specific responsibilities and risks tied to extreme weather, limited veterinary access in some regions, and community expectations around outdoor...

missing persons

Missing Alaska refers to people reported absent under circumstances that raise concern in Alaska’s communities and response systems. This evergreen explainer clarifies how cas...

Travel

Alaska holidays centered on the northern lights offer a blend of high-latitude adventure and carefully managed expectations. Seeing the aurora depends on solar activity, clear d...

health

Deaths in Alaska reflect a mix of factors shaped by geography, climate, economy, and population demographics. Compared with the lower 48, Alaska has higher rates of injury-relat...

wildlife-safety

Wales, a coastal village in western Alaska on the Bering Strait, lies within polar bear habitat. This article explains the species’ range and behavior, documented attack recor...