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Trump-Putin Alaska Summit: A New Era of Direct US-Russia Dialogue

Presidents Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska to discuss bilateral relations, primarily focusing on the Ukraine conflict but aiming for broader discussions, bypassing intermediaries and signaling a shift towards a more normalized relationship between the US and Russia.

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CPB Funding Cuts Threaten Alaska Native Radio Stations

President Trump's $1.1 billion cut to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting threatens 36 tribally licensed radio and TV stations, including Alaska's KBRW, which serves 10,000 people across eight villages and relies on CPB for 40% of its funding, jeopardizing local news, safety alerts, and cultural...

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Russian Planes Detected Near Alaska; NORAD Responds

Russian military planes were detected near Alaska on Tuesday, flying in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), prompting a NORAD response; while deemed non-threatening, the incident is part of a pattern of increased Russian activity in the Arctic this year.

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Tsunami Warning in Alaska Cancelled After Earthquake

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake in the Gulf of Alaska triggered a tsunami warning on Wednesday afternoon, prompting evacuations in coastal Alaskan communities; the warning was canceled after about two hours with no major damage reported.

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Alaska Native Children Face Critically High Birth Defect Rates

Alaska's Native children experience a dramatically higher rate of birth defects (651 per 1,000 live births in 2017) compared to non-Native children (266 per 1,000) and the national average (33 per 1,000), due to a combination of genetic factors, environmental toxins, lifestyle choices, and limited h...

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Alaskan Girl Survives Kidnapping, Attacker Sentenced to 135 Years

A 15-year-old Alaskan girl survived a brutal kidnapping and attempted murder by David Anderson, 52, a registered sex offender with a history of violence, on November 2nd, 2022, in Wasilla, Alaska; he was sentenced to 135 years in prison.

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8.7 Magnitude Earthquake off Kamchatka Triggers Tsunami Warnings

A magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck 126 kilometers off the coast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, at a depth of 19 kilometers, triggering tsunami warnings for parts of Russia, Japan, Alaska, and Hawaii; a 3-4 meter tsunami wave was reported in Yelizovo, Kamchatka.

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Trump Administration Transfers 28,000 Acres of Arctic Land to Alaska Native Corporation

The Trump administration transferred 28,000 acres of Arctic land to the Iñupiaq-owned NANA corporation, reversing Biden administration decisions blocking the Ambler Mining Road project and prioritizing local control over resource development.

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Alaska Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Advisory

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck 50 miles south of Sand Point, Alaska, at 12:38 p.m. local time on Wednesday, prompting a tsunami advisory for the southern peninsula after an initial warning; the U.S. Coast Guard evacuated its Kodiak base, and videos showed evacuations in Seward.

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US Faces Growing Threat from Catastrophic Glacial Lake Outburst Floods

Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in the US, particularly in Alaska, Washington, and Wyoming, posing a significant threat to millions globally; Alaska's Suicide Basin has breached twice, releasing billions of gallons of water, highlighti...

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Juneau Limits Cruise Passengers Amid Record Alaskan Tourism

Juneau, Alaska, implemented daily passenger limits for cruise ships starting in 2026 due to a record-breaking cruise season in 2024; some cruise lines have altered itineraries, while Royal Caribbean is building a new port on Douglas Island to alleviate congestion.

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Murkowski's Deal Secures Senate Passage of Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill"

The Senate passed President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" after Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, secured clean energy tax credits, oil drilling lease assurances, and a delay on food assistance cost hikes for her state in exchange for her crucial vote; however, the bill's future in the House remains un...

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