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Aggregated Alaska News Articles

• Watch: Alaska town sees its last sunset until August
  
  Residents of Utqiagvik, the United States' northernmost city, will experience 84 days of midnight sun and uninterrupted daylight.
  BBC News.  Mon, 11 May 2026 21:05:29 GMT.
• Alaska Can Resume Killing Bears to Protect Caribou Herd, Judge Says
  
  The state program employs helicopters and small planes to shoot black and brown bears of any age in a large area of southwestern Alaska. Two conservation groups have sued to stop it.
  John S.w. Macdonald.  New York Times.  Fri, 08 May 2026 00:11:24 +0000.
• A Landslide in Alaska Set Off a Tsunami. There May Be More to Come.
  
  Scientists say as glaciers retreat in a warming climate, landslide-generated tsunamis are likely to become more frequent.
  Christian Elliott.  New York Times.  Thu, 07 May 2026 15:15:15 +0000.
• Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
  
  Alaska Air (ALK) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:06 GMT.
• Agents can kill bears from the air to protect Alaska caribou, judge says
  
  The Mulchatna caribou herd is expected to begin calving soon, and the babies are particularly susceptible to being eaten by bears or wolves.
  CBS News.  Thu, 07 May 2026 06:50:43 -0400.
• Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded
  
  New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.
  BBC News.  Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:25 GMT.
• Northern Lights Forecast: 8 States Could See Aurora Borealis Wednesday
  
  Alaska will have the highest chance of seeing the northern lights Wednesday night.
  By Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes Staff.  Forbes.  Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:03:40 -0400.
• Jewel says off-grid Alaska upbringing without electricity or running water kept her grounded
  
  Jewel opens up about her off-the-grid Alaska upbringing, saying subsistence living with no electricity or running water has always kept her grounded.
  Fox News.  Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:53 -0400.
• Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
  
  Zacks.com users have recently been watching Alaska Air (ALK) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:02 GMT.
• Scientists uncover identity of mysterious 'golden orb' discovered miles underwater in 2023
  
  NOAA and Smithsonian scientists have identified the mysterious golden orb found 2 miles deep in the Gulf of Alaska as part of a rare giant deep-sea anemone.
  Fox News.  Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:43:48 -0400.

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