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Aggregated Alaska News Articles

• A tsunami warning is in effect along parts of Alaska's southern coast after 7.3 magnitude earthquake
  
  Among the larger communities in the area is Kodiak, with a population of 5,200.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:54:00 GMT.
• 7.3 magnitude earthquake prompts tsunami warning along parts of Alaska's coast
  
  Officials in the community of King Cove, which has about 870 residents and is on the south side of the Alaska Peninsula, sent an alert calling on those in the coastal area to move to higher ground.
  The Associated Press.  The Hill.  Wed, 16 Jul 2025 22:35:57 +0000.
• Tsunami warning issued after 7.2 magnitude earthquake near Alaska
  
  A major earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.2 has triggered a tsunami warning for the southern Alaska peninsula.
  CBS News.  Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:17:02 -0400.
• COP Eyes More Oil in Alaskan Arctic With Expanded Exploration Plan
  
  ConocoPhillips plans its boldest Arctic oil campaign in years with new wells and seismic surveys near its Willow project.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:58:00 GMT.
• Why the U.S. Is Way Behind China in Making Drones for War
  
  A four-day test in the Alaska wilderness shows how far the U.S. military and American drone companies lag behind China in the technology.
  Farah Stockman.  New York Times.  Sun, 13 Jul 2025 09:00:25 +0000.
• Alaska Air Group (ALK) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights
  
  Alaska Air Group (ALK) reached $52.54 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -3.03% change compared to its last close.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:00:03 GMT.
• Alaska is America's worst state for business in 2025 as falling oil prices sink economy
  
  A big drop in crude prices year over year leaves Alaska, reliant on oil for revenue, at the bottom of CNBC's annual Top States for Business rankings.
  CNBC.  Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:59:02 GMT.
• Tourist who missed Norwegian cruise ship discovered dead on mountain trail in Alaska
  
  UK HealthCare doctor's body recovered near Gold Ridge in Juneau after she missed her Norwegian cruise ship departure following a solo hiking excursion.
  Fox News.  Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:31:14 -0400.
• Body of cruise passenger is discovered after she failed to return to the boat at Alaska port
  
  A routine hiking trip turned tragic for a 62-year-old cruise ship passenger whose body was discovered late Thursday in the rugged terrain above Alaska's capital city.
  Daily Mail.  Mon, 07 Jul 2025 02:34:07 GMT.
• Rescuers Recover Body of Missing Cruise Ship Passenger in Alaska
  
  Dr. Marites Buenafe was last seen on security footage while leaving a building at the top stop of a tramway in Juneau. Her body was found on Thursday morning.
  Aimee Ortiz.  New York Times.  Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:54:34 +0000.

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