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Three women in a boat: how girl (and pedal) power helped us finish a 750-mile race to Alaska

A trio of mid-40s mothers were among more than 100 intrepid sailors in a motley armada sailing the unpredictable and spectacular Inside Passage in the Pacific Northwest

The Guardian - UK

3 shipwrecks from 'forgotten battle' of World War II discovered off remote Alaskan island

This is the first time that wrecks from the almost-overlooked conflict in WWII have been studied scientifically.

LiveScience

Alaska State Troopers beat, stunned and used dog in violent arrest of wrong man, charges say

Two Alaska State Troopers accused of pepper-spraying, beating, stunning and using a police dog on a man in a case of mistaken identity have been charged with misdemeanor assault

The Independent UK

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Extreme weather drives travellers to take ‘coolcations’

Travel companies have noticed – and it’s a big trend for 2024

The Independent UK

GOP effort to oust Peltola may hinge on who finishes second

Republicans see defeating Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola in Alaska as a key part of building a bigger House majority.

Roll Call

Police fatally shoot teen in Alaska's largest city, the fourth such killing since mid-May

Anchorage police say officers fatally shot a 16-year-old girl holding a knife in the fourth deadly shooting involving police in Alaska’s largest city since mid-May

The Independent UK

Alaska officer kills 16-year-old girl in sixth local police shooting since May

Easter Leafa, who had been holding knife, had moved to Anchorage seeking a better life and opportunities in school

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An estimated 290 residences damaged by flooding from lake dammed by Alaska glacier, officials say

Officials in Alaska's capital city say roughly 290 residences were damaged last week by flooding from a lake dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier

The Independent UK

The 4,000-mile migration of native hummingbirds is about to begin – here's how you can help these winged wonders

From Alaska to Mexico, many hummingbirds travel astonishing distances during late summer

Homes & Gardens

U.S. Coast Guard Monitors Russian Ship Near Alaska Waters

U.S. Coast Guard encounters Russian ship in U.S. exclusive economic zone near Alaska, raising concerns over Chinese and Russian military cooperation.

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US Coast Guard patrol spots Russian military ship off Alaska islands

Officials say a U.S. Coast Guard cutter on routine patrol south of Alaska's Aleutian Islands came across a Russian ship in international waters but within the U.S. exclusive economic zone

The Independent UK

Unprecedented Flooding Hits Juneau After Glacier Retreat

Ice dam break near Mendenhall Glacier causes unprecedented flooding in Juneau, Alaska, impacting homes and businesses. Cleanup and future preparedness effo...

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Residents in Alaska capital clean up swamped homes after an ice dam burst and unleashed a flood

Residents in Alaska’s capital are clearing out waterlogged homes after a lake dammed by the picturesque Mendenhall Glacier gave way

The Independent UK

First Thing: Kamala Harris introduces VP pick Tim Walz at raucous rally

Minnesota governor thanked Harris for ‘bringing back the joy’. Plus: end-of-life patients find solace with psychedelics

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This preschool in Alaska changed lives for parents and kids alike. Why did it have to close?

In rural Alaska, the federally funded Head Start preschool program has helped parents earn college degrees

Sports Illustrated

Venture Capitalist. Harvard Rower. Kristen Faulkner Adds Olympic Cycling Champion to Résumé

Originally not expected to compete, the Alaska native was a replacement in the U.S. road cycling team. But like much of her journey, it didn't take long for her to shine.

LiveScience

Pacific geoduck: The large, phallic clam that can live longer than 165 years

The Pacific geoduck is a clam that lives along the shore from Alaska to Mexico, can reach 9 pounds in weight and can outlive humans.

The Guardian - AU

‘A tiny ant crawling on a map’: Lael Wilcox on her epic cycle from Perth to Brisbane

Midway through her 29,000km trek across the globe, the Alaskan was in Australia where she encountered headwinds, wombats and a love affair with ‘big things’

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CPB Selects Four Public Broadcasters For Next Generation Warning System Grants

The stations from Alaska, Indiana and Missouri will use the funds to upgrade alerting infrastructure

The Conversation

Chinese warships off Alaska and Cambodia highlight the role of near and far waters in sea power dominance

Chinese warships were recently spotted sailing close to the Aleutian Islands, just off the Alaskan coast. Meanwhile, naval boats have begun to dock at a Beijing-built military port in Cambodia.

Evening Standard

Three family members of gospel group The Nelons among 7 killed in horror plane crash

The band members were en route to Alaska on Friday to participate in the Gaither Homecoming Cruise when their plane crashed over Wyoming

Evening Standard

London pair raise £50,000 in 'world's longest paddle race'

Hector Bevan and Charlie Goodwin finish 1,000-mile race from Canada to Alaska

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Russian And Chinese Bombers Conduct Joint Patrol Near Alaska

Russian and Chinese bombers conduct joint patrol near Alaska, raising concerns about military collaboration and China's support for Russia's actions.

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Rescued Walrus Calf Thriving At Alaska Wildlife Center

Learn about the rescue and care of a walrus calf in Alaska by a nonprofit wildlife response center in Seward, addressing malnourishment and dehydration.

Roll Call

Chinese and Russian jets fly near Alaska, perturbing senators - Roll Call

Russian and Chinese fighter jets intercepted roughly 200 miles off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday were "not seen as a threat," NORAD said.

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