FAIRBANKS, ALASKA – With extreme heat blanketing the country, chilly Alaska has become baked Alaska – and that is impacting national security. Temperatures in the Arctic, which encompasses large parts of Alaska,…
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“Glacial Outburst” Flooding Destroys at Least 2 Buildings, Prompts Evacuations in Alaskan Capital of Juneau
by Koby Johnby Koby JohnAt least two buildings have been destroyed and residents of others have been evacuated in Juneau after flooding caused by water coming from a glacier-dammed lake, officials said Sunday. The…
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Crammed with Tourists, Alaska’s Capital Wonders what will Happen as its Magnificent Glacier Recedes
by Elis Carterby Elis CarterJUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Thousands of tourists spill onto a boardwalk in Alaska’s capital city every day from cruise ships towering over downtown. Vendors hawk shoreside trips and rows of…
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Caught on Camera: Home Collapses Into River Amid Flooding in Alaska After Glacial Break
by Koby Johnby Koby JohnJUNEAU, Ala. — City officials in Juneau, Alaska, have issued an emergency declaration as a glacier lake outburst flood wreaks havoc near the city, where structures have been destroyed, ABC News reported.…
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Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Picket for Higher Wages at PDX Airport
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Hundreds of Alaska Airlines flight attendants picketed in front of Portland International Airport on Tuesday in a national demand for higher wages. The flight attendants are…
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U.S. Navy Sends 4 Destroyers to Alaska Coast After 11 Chinese, Russian Warships Spotted in Nearby Waters
by Koby Johnby Koby JohnThe U.S. Navy sent destroyers to the coast of Alaska last week after 11 Russian and Chinese warships were spotted patrolling nearby international waters. Sen. Dan Sullivan, a Republican from…
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Pilot and Passenger Presumed Dead After Aircraft Crashes in Alaska’s Denali National Park
Two people have died after a plane crashed in Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska earlier this week. Officials have determined that the plane’s pilot, Jason Tucker, 45, and…
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How Long do Canadians in Need have to Wait for Affordable Housing? Depends Where They Live
by Elis Carterby Elis CarterExpect to wait at least 14 years for an affordable 1-bedroom in Toronto, 6 years in Montreal. Want to know how long people in Canada are waiting for subsidized, affordable…
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Minnesota and Wisconsin Issue Air Quality Alerts Amid a New Round of Canada Smoke
by Cody Doyleby Cody DoyleOnly a few weeks after Canada’s smoke covered the Midwest, a new outburst of plumes are traveling to Minnesota and Wisconsin. Both states have issued statewide warnings regarding their air…
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Camping and Overnight Accommodations at Parks Canada
by Eli Barkerby Eli BarkerLearn about all the types of camping and accommodations, from tents and RVs to unique accommodations. Search by region or check out some of our recommendations. Source : park canada