Fat Bear Week under threat of government shutdown
Without funding for the National Park Service, the beloved celebration of Alaska's "burly" brown bears may not be able to take place as planned.
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Rep. Peltola's husband was hauling moose meat, antlers when plane crashed
Eugene Peltola Jr. died when his plane ferrying moose meat and antlers crashed shortly after takeoff in Alaska on Sept. 12.
Newborn otter rescued after deadly orca attack killed its mother
Because a wildlife responder witnessed the attack, the Alaska SeaLife Center is aware of every detail.
Bears caught on camera raiding Krispy Kreme doughnut van
The bears chomped on doughnut holes and other pastries, ignoring the banging on the side of the van that was aimed at shooing them away.
Biden to commemorate 9/11 in Alaska
President Biden is marking 22 years since 9/11 with a speech before troops in Alaska, becoming the first U.S. president to not spend September 11th at one of the attack sites or the White House. The president is returning from Vietnam where he met with government and business leaders. CBS News reporter Bo Erickson has more.
Biden commemorates 9/11 attacks in Alaska
President Biden spoke with service members and first responders at an Air Force base in Anchorage, Alaska, on Monday to commemorate the 9/11 attacks. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson has more on the president's remarks.
Biden marks 9/11 from Alaska
President Biden commemorated the 9/11 attacks at a military base in Alaska. He was returning from the G20 summit and a visit to Vietnam. Nancy Cordes reports.
Scientists find "golden egg" on ocean floor — and still don't know what it is
It remains unclear if the golden dome is associated with a known species, a new species, or represents an unknown life stage of an existing one.
Soldier accused of killing combat medic wife he reported missing
Army Spc. Zarrius Hildabrand had reported to police last week that his wife, 21-year-old Spc. Saria Hildabrand, was missing.
Rescued baby walrus getting "round-the-clock" cuddles dies in Alaska
The Pacific walrus calf, believed to be roughly a month old, was found alone in Alaska, miles from the ocean.
Biden to campaign in western U.S.
President Biden will be traveling west to make stops in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah over the next few days with his administration monitoring a tense situation off the Alaskan coast. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more on all of it.
Russian, Chinese warships spotted near Alaska
The U.S. Navy sent destroyers to the coast of Alaska last week after nearly a dozen Russian and Chinese warships were spotted patrolling in nearby international waters. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more on what this all means.
U.S. responds to China, Russia near Alaska
Four U.S. Navy warships were dispatched to the Aleutian Islands after 11 military vessels jointly operated by China and Russia were spotted in American waters last week. Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan called the move by Russia and China "unprecedented." Weijia Jiang explains what the show of force means amid heightened tensions between the U.S., China and Russia.
Alaska home collapses into flooded river
A house in Juneau, Alaska, collapsed into a raging river and was swallowed by waters from a melting glacier.
Lost baby walrus is getting "round-the-clock" cuddles in rescue attempt
A baby walrus was found alone in Alaska with little hope for survival. Now, in a rare and "exceptional" rescue attempt, he's being raised with 24/7 cuddles.
"Glacial outburst" flooding destroys at least 2 buildings in Alaska
A home collapsed into a raging river swollen by waters from a glacial dam release north of the state capital of Juneau, the National Weather Service said.
"Extremely agitated" bear charges people, is killed by Alaska police
A local official said unsecured trash led to the incident.
Alaska child shoots, kills another child with rifle after playing with toy guns
The children were inside playing with Nerf guns before one of them picked up a rifle and fatally shot the other child, officials in Alaska said.
Alaska man inadvertently filmed own drowning with GoPro helmet camera
Authorities say Paul Rodriguez Jr. perished in Alaska's glacial Mendenhall Lake, and his body is still missing.
7.2-magnitude earthquake recorded in Alaska, triggering brief tsunami warning
The earthquake was felt widely throughout the Aleutian Islands, the Alaskan Peninsula and Cook Inlet regions, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center.
Family fishing trip in Alaska ends in tragedy
The bodies of Brandi Tyau, Danielle Agcaoili and Maury Agcaoili have been found, but Robert Solis and boat captain Morgan Robidou are still missing.
1 dead, 4 missing after people go overboard in water off Alaska
The Coast Guard said five people went overboard. One body was found and the search was ongoing for the four missing individuals.
Man gets stuck waist-deep in Alaska mud flats, drowns as tide comes in
The drowning was the latest tragedy at Turnagain Arm, a 48-mile-long estuary in Alaska known for its dangerous mud flats made of silt created by glacier-pulverized rocks.
NORAD detects Russian aircraft operating near Alaska
The aircraft was in international airspace, NORAD said, and did not enter Alaskan or Canadian airspace.
Migrants' dangerous journey north
Along the Pan-American Highway stretching from Argentina to Alaska is an unbuilt section covering 66 miles of remote jungle, connecting North and South America. Known as the Darién Gap, it's a treacherous crossing for thousands of migrants heading north, many of whom are misinformed about or unprepared for the arduous, potentially fatal journey. Correspondent Enrique Acevedo talks with experts about why many are risking their lives traveling through the Darién Gap, and with migrants who have made the trip.
Trump says he will meet with Zelenskyy after "very successful day" with Putin
President Trump announced the news on Truth Social hours after meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
U.S. to more heavily scrutinize "good moral character" citizenship requirement
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services instructed officers on Friday to consider additional factors when determining whether immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship have a "good moral character."
Hurricane Erin, first of Atlantic season, strengthens to Cat 5
Erin is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year, and meteorologists are closely tracking its path and forecast.
White House says National Guard members deployed to D.C. "may be armed"
A White House spokesperson told CBS News that while deployed National Guard members "may be armed," they will not make arrests.
Israel prepares to move Palestinians to southern Gaza amid protest over war
The Israeli military body in charge of humanitarian aid to Gaza said the supply of tents and other shelter equipment to the territory would resume on Sunday ahead of the mass movement of Palestinians to the south.
Canada government forces Air Canada, flight attendants into arbitration
Air Canada had suspended all operations after more than 10,000 of the airline's flight attendants went on strike after a deadline to reach a deal passed
West Virginia to deploy hundreds of National Guard troops to D.C.
The move comes as federal agents and National Guard troops have begun to appear across the heavily Democratic city after President Trump's executive order earlier this week.
Guatemalan prison guards held hostage by rioting inmates freed after 3 days
Guatemalan authorities on Saturday freed nine prison guards who had been held hostage since Thursday by rioting inmates in Guatemala City, an official said.
Thieves steal $2 million in jewelry from Seattle store in 90 seconds
The thieves were armed with bear spray and a Taser, and shattered the building's glass doors before ransacking display cases.