On The Trail: Alaska

At Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve, in a wild and remote stretch of Alaska, locals survive with subsistence hunting of the largest caribou herd in the U.S. Conor Knighton reports.

• Oct 22, 2017
• 04:21

Nature: Bears in Alaska

We leave you this Sunday Morning in Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve, where bears are thinking about landing the catch of the day. Videographer: Mark Emery.

• Aug 19, 2018
• 03:19

Remembering the Exxon Valdez oil spill

In 1989, an Exxon tanker spilled millions of gallons of toxic oil into Alaska's Prince William Sound. "60 Minutes" reported on its aftermath years later.

• Mar 24, 2019
• 13:30

Alaska man unscathed after being pinned for hours by 700-pound boulder

Kell Morris, 61, was pinned by a boulder, which crashed onto him during a hike near a remote glacier south of Anchorage. His wife, Jo Roop, held his head above water while waiting for rescuers.

• May 29

Missing Texas family's boat, human remains found in Alaska waters

Divers were able to recover three sets of remains from the sunken vessel during dives on Tuesday and Wednesday.

• May 29

Eye on America: Fashion's "deadstock" embrace

In New York, we see how the fashion industry is making efforts to reduce and reuse discarded fabrics. And in Alaska, we learn how the state's snow crab population has bounced back following a two-year pause on fishing. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.

• Apr 19
• 22:23

NTSB: Pilot tried to avoid dog on Alaska runway before deadly crash

The pilot of a Cessna that crashed near an airstrip in Alaska may have lost control while trying to avoid a loose dog on the runway during landing.

• Apr 30

Here Comes the Sun: Taraji P. Henson and more

Actor Taraji P. Henson sits down with Tracy Smith to discuss her latest film "The Color Purple" as well as other projects from her career. Then, Conor Knighton visits Alaska to celebrate 100 years of the Alaska Railroad. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."

• Jan 21, 2024
• 21:25

Here Comes the Sun: James Hong and more

Actor James Hong sits down with Ben Mankiewicz to talk about his nearly seven-decade career, and how he has had to face racism on set. Then, Jonathan Vigliotti travels to Alaska to learn how to make akutaq, also known as Eskimo ice cream. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”

• Aug 16, 2022
• 22:47

Eye on America: Teacher shortage and more

We look at how some school districts are filling in the gaps of a nationwide teacher shortage. Then, we travel to Alaska to see a remarkable restoration effort helping bison make a comeback. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.

• Sep 12, 2022
• 23:11

New York Times did not libel Sarah Palin, jury in defamation case finds

A jury concluded The New York Times did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for an error in a 2017 editorial she says damaged her reputation.

• Apr 22

Man claiming wrongful conviction in murder case gets $11.5 million

Marvin Roberts alleges police acted with a racial bias in a case in which he and three other Indigenous men spent nearly two decades in prison.

• Apr 18

U.S. military tracks Russian warplanes flying near Alaska

The U.S. military has reported Russian military activity near Alaska several times in recent months.

• Apr 15

Pilot rescued from icy Alaska lake wasn't authorized to have passengers

The Federal Aviation Administration started disciplinary action against the pilot, John Morris Jr., National Transportation Safety Board investigator Mark Ward told The Associated Press.

• Mar 27

Crashed plane's pilot, 2 daughters survived on wing for 12 hours before rescue

A pilot and his two young daughters survived on the wing of a plane for about 12 hours after it crashed and was partially submerged in an icy Alaska lake before being rescued.

• Mar 26

Good Samaritans rescue plane crash survivors

Some good Samaritans helped rescue a man and two children following a plane crash in Alaska's Kenai Peninsula on Monday. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.

• Mar 25
• 02:58

Minnesota Iditarod finisher aims to encourage more women of color

This year's Iditarod route was 120 miles longer than normal as the route had to be changed due to a lack of snow. But Emily Ford still finished 18th out of 33 mushers in her first go at it.

• Mar 24

Plane in deadly Alaska crash was overweight for icy conditions, NTSB says

A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board said the commuter plane that crashed in Alaska, killing 10, was overweight for the weather.

• Mar 20

Potential Alaska-bound toll amid tariff war

Canada's British Columbia is proposing a law that would allow the province to toll U.S. trucks using its roads to travel to Alaska. Alaska Republican State Sen. Robert Myers joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the impact.

• Mar 14
• 05:08

Former reality TV star wins his first Iditarod: "It's a magical feeling"

Jessie Holmes won the longest-ever Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska on Friday. It was his eighth time competing in the race.

• Mar 14

Volcano near Alaska's largest city could erupt soon, scientists say

The Alaska Volcano Observatory said signs indicated a Mount Spurr eruption was likely, though not certain, in the weeks or months ahead.

• Mar 13

3 skiers buried in over 40 feet of snow after Alaska avalanche

Alaska Wildlife Troopers said an avalanche buried three skiers under a blanket of snow between 40 and 100 feet deep in a small resort town.

• Mar 5

Sen. Murkowski concerned about Trump firings

Lawmakers are raising concerns about the Trump administration's growing federal layoffs. Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska discusses its impact on her constituents and CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

• Feb 19
• 04:21

Russian military planes spotted flying near Alaska yet again

The incident comes just weeks after American and Canadian fighter jets were scrambled when multiple Russian warplanes were spotted over the Arctic.

• Feb 19

Iditarod sled dog race starting line relocated over lack of snow

The starting line of the Iditarod sled dog race is being moved from Anchorage to Fairbanks after it didn't snow for more than two weeks along the 20-mile stretch between the two cities.

• Feb 18
• 00:30

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