Alaska

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.

|ByNOAM BEDEIN
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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.

|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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a press conference in Beijing, September 3, 2025.

Putin says he is ready to meet Zelensky if he comes to Moscow

Putin said he is open to meeting Zelensky in Moscow, while Ukraine denounced the offer as unacceptable.

|ByREUTERS

The Travel Adviser: Monkey business on journey to Alaska

Is "$550 in consideration of your delayed luggage" enough of a compensation?

DECEMBER 18, 2010ByMARK FELDMAN
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Former US senator killed in plane crash

5 killed in Alaskan crash, including Ted Stevens; NASA Chief survives.

AUGUST 10, 2010ByASSOCIATED PRESS, JPOST.COM STAFF
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Plane crashes in Alaska; 5 dead

Passengers onboard include former US senator and NASA Administrator

AUGUST 10, 2010ByASSOCIATED PRESS, JPOST.COM STAFF
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King salmon vanishes in Alaska, smokehouses empty

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009ByANCHORAGE, ALASKA
A fisherman pulls in a salmon on the Yukon River.