Alaska News
News about Events in Alaska
Aggregated Alaska News Articles
- WATCH: Cruise ship hits iceberg en route to Alaska
A Norwegian Cruise Line ship hit an iceberg near Hubbard Glacier in Alaska, but the boat safely docked in Seattle for repairs.
ABC News. Fri, 01 Jul 2022 22:45:03 -0400. - Cruise ship that hit iceberg in Alaska arrives in Seattle for repairs
One passenger said when the Norwegian Sun hit the iceberg, "Boom, the whole ship shakes. And I'm like, 'Well, what's going on?'"
CBS News. Fri, 01 Jul 2022 06:24:51 -0400. - Record-breaking wildfires in Alaska are being fueled by a hot and dry start to summer
"There's been about a million and a half acres burned so far this year in Alaska."
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Fri, 01 Jul 2022 03:33:00 GMT. - Cruise ship hits iceberg in Alaska, returns to Seattle for repairs
A cruise ship that struck an iceberg in Alaska has docked in Seattle for repairs. A family who was onboard says the impact sounded like a loud door being slammed.
Kabc. ABC News. Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:24:08 +0000. - Damage to Norwegian cruise ship that crashed into an iceberg in Alaska is seen for the first time
Exclusive DailyMail.com photos show the damage to the starboard side caused by the Norwegian Sun hitting a 'growler'.
Daily Mail. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 21:38:07 GMT. - Alaska Air Group (ALK) Stock Moves -0.22%: What You Should Know
Alaska Air Group (ALK) closed at $40.78 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.22% move from the prior day.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 22:15:17 GMT. - Cruise ship hits iceberg near Alaska
A Norwegian Cruise Line ship struck a small iceberg near Alaska over the weekend, ending its voyage prematurely.
Matt Delaney. Washington Times. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:30:37 -0400. - Alaska Airlines will still reimburse medical travel costs after abortion ruling
Alaska is among a number of top Washington state employers that have said they would cover expenses for medical procedures in states where access is unavailable.
Marissa Nall. American City Business Journals. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 22:26:43 +0000. - Baby Woolly Mammoth From Klondike Most Complete Mummified Ice Age Animal Found In North America
A 30,000-year-old mummified calf named 'Nun cho ga' by Alaskan natives is the most complete mammoth found in North America.
By David Bressan, Contributor. Forbes. Sat, 25 Jun 2022 15:16:58 -0400. - VOA Exclusive: Inside US Military's Missile Defense Base in Alaska
There is no way to defend against an all-out nuclear war involving Russia, China and the United States, because each country possesses enough firepower to wipe out human civilization. ...
Voice of America. Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:05:15 -0400.
Alaska Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Alaska as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 741,894 | 0.57 |
| July 1, 2015 | 737,709 | 0.14 |
| July 1, 2014 | 736,705 | -0.02 |
| July 1, 2013 | 736,879 | 0.79 |
| July 1, 2012 | 731,089 | 1.16 |
| July 1, 2011 | 722,713 | 1.22 |
| July 1, 2010 | 714,031 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Alaska was 710,231.
In 2008, the estimated population of Alaska was 686,293, whereas
in 2006, the population of Alaska was about 676,301.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Alaska's demographics,
visit the U.S. Census Bureau's
QuickFacts about Alaska web page. For maps of Alaska,
visit this Alaska Map
website.
The photograph above shows the state capitol building
in Juneau, Alaska.
Alaska newspaper publishers are listed here, along with their
addresses, phone numbers, and website links;
Alaska library names, descriptions, and
website links are listed on this page.
More information about Alaska
can be found here.