The weekend’s potential storm is reminiscent of 2022’s ex-typhoon Merbok, which caused millions of dollars in damage across western Alaska.
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Billionaire’s entry in 2026 Iditarod draws mixed reactions from mushers
The Iditarod’s new Expedition Program will allow longtime backer Kjell Inge Røkke to race with outside support – unlike other competitors in the race’s 52-year history.
8-year-old boy helps save his family from White Mountain house fire
Colton Koonooka-Kowchee jumped out his window and sprinted through deep snow to get help.
Searchers find missing Bering Air plane, but no survivors
The Coast Guard said three people were found dead inside of the plane. The agency did not mention the other seven on board.
State Sen. Donny Olson hospitalized in Anchorage
The 71-year-old Golovin Democrat, who was flown to Anchorage last week after suffering a medical emergency, thanked those who prayed for him Monday.
Internet disruptions reported in western Alaska due to apparent subsea cable break
The apparent cable break is in a similar location to an outage in 2023 that left customers without internet for 14 weeks.