A retreating glacier has revealed a new island in Alaska, as lake water filled in to surround a land mass once hugged by ice. Glaciologist Mauri S.

Juneau currently charges 5% in local sales taxes. That’s made up of both permanent and temporary taxes. They help pay for general government costs, voter-approved projects and community interests. If ...

Republicans focused on Alaska's exportable oil and LNG. Democrats homed in on a small Alaska village whose energy solutions ...

The region lost 7,700 kids and working age residents in the last decade. “We've mapped it out, you know 25 years, and we ...

Alsek Glacier disconnected from a mountain called Prow Knob sometime this past summer, making way for Alsek Lake to surround ...

The Thunderbird Fall Trail is a quick and easy way to tackle Alaska's impressive landscape without having to detour too far ...

Scientists with government agencies and academia depend on each other and the public to help keep track of risky spots. Federal funding may be at risk, though.

Explore Alaska wildlife tours and boat trips in September, from whale watching to bear viewing, with fewer crowds and stunning fall scenery.