Alaska News

Glacial Dam Outburst in Alaska Eroded Riverbanks, Destroyed at Least 2 Buildings

Raging waters that ate away at riverbanks, destroyed at least two buildings and damaged others had receded Monday in Alaska`s capital city after an outburst of weekend flooding from a glacial lake, authorities said. Levels along the Mendenhall River had …

Alaska Volcano Eruption Eases After Massive Ash Cloud

An ongoing eruption of a remote volcano in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands produced an ash cloud so large this week that warnings were sent to pilots about potentially dangerous conditions. An ash cloud with an initial height of around 5.5 miles …

Worker in Alaska Dies After Triggering Avalanche

An employee in Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve died when he was caught in an avalanche in the backcountry, not far from the park’s entrance, officials said. Eric Walter, who provided radio-based safety support and dispatch services for National …

Alaska Building Collapse Kills One Victim, Second Hospitalized

A building collapse in Alaska evening killed one person and briefly trapped two others, including a victim who communicated with firefighters before being freed and transported to a hospital, officials said. The Anchorage Fire Department confirmed the death of one …

Flood Waters Receding After Storm Batters Western Alaska

Floodwaters were receding in parts of western Alaska battered by the worst storm in a half century, leaving behind debris flung by powerful Bering Sea waves into beaches and seaside communities. The remnants of Typhoon Merbok were weakening as the …

Evacuation Order for Alaska Wildfire Lifted Near Anderson

An evacuation order for about 65 residents of a subdivision near the community of Anderson has been lifted, Denali Borough Mayor Clay Walker said. The evacuation order went into place June 28 because of the Clear wildfire burning near Anderson. …

Blaze Burns 3 Large Buildings in Alaska Village

Firefighters have contained a blaze in the southwest Alaska village of Kasigluk that burned three buildings, including a school building, according to the Alaska Division of Forestry. Air tankers and smokejumpers responded to the fire, which the division said Thursday …

M5.1 Earthquake Confirmed in South-Central Alaska

A moderate earthquake has been recorded in Alaska, the Alaska Earthquake Center confirmed. The Saturday morning quake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 and was felt throughout the south-central part of the state, according to the center. The temblor was …

Destructive Winds Flipped Airplanes, Trucks Near Anchorage

Destructive winds battered an area just north of Anchorage, Alaska, on Monday, flipping small airplanes and semitrailers, forcing schools to close, leaving thousands without power and severely damaging a fast-food restaurant. Two shelters opened for people needing refuge from the …

Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Struck off Coast of Alaska

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 struck early Monday off the coast of Alaska, the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed. The epicenter was about 114 kilometers east of the village of Chignik, the USGS reported. The depth was reported …