Alaska

Two US soldiers wounded in bear attack during training exercise in Alaska

Anchorage Daily News reported that the soldiers were from the 11th Airborne Division, and that the exercise had been a "land navigation training event" near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

APRIL 19, 2026|ByTZVI JASPER

BROWN BEAR 480, known as "Otis", stands in a river hunting for salmon to fatten up before hibernation at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska, US September 16, 2021.

Inside the Alaskan village where nature, faith, and community come together

Far from any road, an Alaskan village reveals how nature, faith, and community can restore strength and purpose.

DECEMBER 14, 2025|ByNOAM BEDEIN

Seismic waves are seen on a screen during a demonstration of an earthquake early warning system which triggers sirens if a nationwide network of 120 seismic monitoring stations detects a strong earthquake, at the Geological Survey of Israel in Jerusalem.

Earthquakes strike Alaska, Greece, monitors say

A magnitude seven earthquake struck near Yakutat, Alaska, while a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Greece.

DECEMBER 6, 2025|ByREUTERS

Researchers drilling into the permafrost.

Ancient microbes from Alaska permafrost awaken after 40,000 years

The Colorado Boulder team says the thawed bacteria spend months in a sleepy state before multiplying rapidly, forming visible biofilms and releasing greenhouse gases.

OCTOBER 6, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

From Alaska to Norway: Orcas offer prey to humans worldwide

Orcas may share food with humans to build relationships, scientists suggest.

JULY 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

FAA to investigate after fire in cabin of United Airlines Boeing flight

Addtionally, a separate Boeing 737 flight turned back to Portland shortly after take-off on Tuesday after the pilot was concerned about fumes in the cabin.

APRIL 4, 2025ByJAMES GENN

Flight attendant punches passenger attacking woman on Alaska Airlines Flight 2221

Man began screaming uncontrollably after being restrained by crew and passengers.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

1,000-year-old cache pit unearthed in Alaska reveals ancient Dene food storage methods

The Dene people, or Athabascans, including the Dena'ina and Ahtna tribes, traditionally used these areas for summer fishing and harvesting salmon and terrestrial meat, essential for their survival.

FEBRUARY 10, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

1,000-year-old cache pit unearthed in Alaska reveals ancient Dene food storage methods.

Alaska authorities search for missing passenger plane with 10 on board

FEBRUARY 7, 2025ByREUTERS

An illustrative image of a Cessna plane.

Akiva Tuttle: Raised in Alaska, revealed in Romania, residing in Israel

After a lifetime odyssey of traveling from Alaska to Romania, to Wisconsin to Israel, Akiva Tuttle's journey to Judaism and aliyah is one for the ages.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024ByABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN

Akiva Tuttle with wife, Bonnie, in Acre.

Alaska: A journey of environmental resilience with lessons for Israel

Our journey through Alaska was more than just an exploration of conservation; it was a discovery of how nature can serve as a platform for healing and resilience.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024ByNOAM BEDEIN