Robert Herrick, a research professor who specializes in planetary resurfacing histories at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, will be part of not one, but two missions to Venus so that we may unravel the planet’s geologic history.

Four people were rescued by a good Samaritan after their boat capsized in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Friday afternoon.

Over 1,000 personnel are battling 21 separate fires across the state as the Fourth of July holiday weekend begins.

Just over two years ago, then-President Donald Trump pledged to come to Alaska to campaign against Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, as she ran for reelection. Now, Trump is set to fulfill his pledge in a rally set to be held next Saturday.

After two years of absence due to COVID-19, the annual fair is back with a focus on Alaskan art, hand-crafted goods, and a gathering of the community.

A young man is dead following a deadly crash along the Seward Highway Thursday, shutting down the highway for several hours.

A release from a U.S. Army spokesperson said Sgt. Seth P. Vision, 22, died while participating in a career skills program on June 25 in Miami Township, Ohio.

As Alaska grapples with very dry and hot weather heading into the 4th of July weekend, there is some rain to report. The wet weather started over the Alaska Peninsula Thursday and by Friday, the rain was hitting mainland locations. Southcentral will see sunshine and temperatures in the 70s.

Alaska Energy Authority is looking to expand the state's fast-charging network for electric vehicles.

The Anchorage Fire Department has banned open burning while fire danger is very high.

The state's largest agency has been divided in two, but there is still work to do.

A total of 21 mushers have signed up for the 51st running of the historic Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, including defending champion Brent Sass, who did so remotely, as the lone competitor to have previously won the 1,000-mile trek to Nome.