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When a massive storm devastated Western Alaska, an IT specialist volunteered with the Alaska State Defense Force to set up critical communication networks in disaster zones. Her work turned chaotic relief efforts into coordinated community救援 that helped thousands recover faster.
A four-year-old poodle-husky mix named LouLou was rescued from Alaska's freezing mountains after an avalanche swept her owners downhill. More than 20 volunteers used Apple AirTag signals and aerial searches to bring her home safely.
The federal government is investing $150 million to connect Alaska's southern coast to its interior with 223 miles of new power lines, bringing reliable electricity to areas serving three-quarters of the state's population. The project will link the Beluga power station to Healy, connecting major ports and communities across a vast region.
Every girl on Petersburg High School's cross country team qualified for the state championship after dominating their regional meet. All six runners placed in the top 12, clinching the Division III title.
Six high school runners from a small Alaska town just claimed their regional championship and all qualified for state. The Petersburg Vikings girls team dominated their competition with a near-perfect score of 11 points.
After a typhoon scattered centuries-old treasures across an Alaska beach, archaeologists and villagers are working together to rescue precious pieces of their heritage before the next storm hits. The emergency dig is uncovering hand-carved dolls, wooden masks, and tools that connect today's Yup'ik community to their ancestors.
Katmai National Park's beloved Fat Bear Week returns with 16 bears competing this year, the most ever, thanks to a record number of cubs thriving in Alaska's salmon-rich waters. Over 1.7 million people from 100+ countries voted last year.
Alaska's Katmai National Park kicks off its 12th annual Fat Bear Week, where millions worldwide vote for the plumpest brown bears preparing for hibernation. This year features more cubs than ever before, thanks to last year's record salmon run.
In remote Skagway, Alaska, a brewery built an indoor farm on its third floor that produces fresh lettuce year-round for a town that once relied on unreliable barge deliveries. The system captures CO2 from brewing beer to grow greens without soil, solving a very local food problem.
A breast cancer survivor joined her daughter on stage at Denali National Park for a benefit concert that brought strangers together for a powerful cause. The packed house raised over $2,000 toward finding better treatments that help survivors truly heal.
When John Lowrey's home flooded three years in a row, he had no warning. Now, Juneau's new forecasting dashboard predicts glacial floods hours in advance, helping 15,000 residents protect their homes and families.
Alaska Air National Guard rescue teams responded to two separate plane crashes in a single day, saving both pilots and flying them to safety. The back-to-back rescues showcase the skill and readiness of Alaska's search and rescue teams.