Appeals court upholds approval of Willow project on Alaska’s North Slope

A federal appeals court on Friday upheld the Biden administration’s approval of a major oil development on Alaska’s North Slope, even though it identified one flaw with the action. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a divided decision, said the U.S. …

1st heat advisory for Interior Alaska issued for Sunday

Maj. Birr on 50 Years of Red Flag-Alaska

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA, UNITED STATES 06.13.2025 Courtesy Video Maj. Trevor Olaf Birr, 353rd Combat Training Squadron team chief, talks about what 50 years of Red Flag-Alaska and Cope Thunder means to him during Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 at Eielson Air …

Alaska's first-ever Heat Advisory issued as Fairbanks sees temps soar

A photographer in Alaska captured the imagery of the northern lights across the Last Frontier. FAIRBANKS, Alaska – For the first time, the National Weather Service office in Fairbanks, Alaska, has issued a Heat Advisory, marking a significant shift in how …

Alaska's largest city shakes as magnitude 4.2 quake rocks state

In the last five years, the Alaska Earthquake Center has recorded more than 250,000 earthquakes in Alaska alone. FOX Weather's Max Gorden spoke with the scientists who are tracking and studying the state's seismic activity. ALSWORTH, Alaska – A …

Kenai Man Indicted In Las Vegas To Alaska Fentanyl-Trafficking Scheme

A Kenai man with a history of felony drug and weapons convictions is facing new federal charges for allegedly orchestrating a fentanyl pipeline from Nevada to Alaska.   A federal grand jury last month indicted Christian A. Rodgers, 33, of Kenai, on three …

Opinion: The governor’s school vetoes are more than a policy disagreement. They’re an assault on public education in ...

Gov. Mike Dunleavy delivers video remarks on his budget videos. (Screengrab / Gov. Mike Dunleavy via YouTube) Alaskans take pride in our independent spirit, our commitment to community and our belief in providing every child with a strong foundation …

Opinion: Alaska communities deserve the choice to expand education funding

(iStock / Getty Images) In 2024, total personal income in Alaska was $56 billion. Per capita personal income was $74,000. Adjusted for inflation, it was up 24% over the 1985-2024 average. Alaska ranked 13th among all states. The economy here is doing …

The National Weather Service issues Alaska's first ever heat advisory

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US appeals court refuses to vacate Biden approval of Alaska's Willow oil project

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