A pilot is safe after ejecting from an F-35 fighter jet that crashed at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, officials said.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued several winter weather alerts for Alaska, with some areas expected to get up to 20 inches of snow while parts of the state are experiencing unusually warm temperatures. Alaska, known for its extremely cold and snowy climate, has experienced some rare warm weather this month.
Among the most visible signs of Alaska’s shrinking population: several school districts are considering school closures.
An avid photographer of the northern lights was in the right place at the right time to capture stunning video of the Aurora Borealis over Venetie, Alaska.
Alaska Airlines says it won’t raise fares, but competition from Delta has meant lower prices in cities across the state.
On Jan. 23, 1971, a weather observer at Prospect Creek Camp measured a temperature of minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
In 1978 he published his first book, “Doug Lindstrand’s Alaskan Sketchbook,” which went on to have 13 editions.
State authorities identified and intercepted large and small alcohol imports headed for communities that have opted to prohibit alcohol, known as “local option” communities.
Winter weather advisories are still in effect for Southeast, as snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches looks likely. Temperatures today will stay near or below freezing for most locations, as colder air slowly settles into the region. Expect snow to end from north to south today, with overnight lows dropping into the 10s and 20s.
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) reminded Alaskans Tuesday of the approaching February 28th deadline for high school students across Alaska to participate in a public awareness campaign about the dangers of fentanyl in their community.
Air Force officials said the pilot experienced an “inflight malfunction” but was able to eject from the aircraft before it crashed.