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Flash flood inundates Anderson home as water rises over 6 feet overnight
A flash flood in Anderson, Alaska, caused water to rise more than 6 feet overnight on May 3-4, flooding at least one home in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area village of 250 residents.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readAnderson village5 viewsAI
Vivid Northern Lights Draw Fairbanks Viewers to Night Sky
Fairbanks and North Pole residents witnessed vivid aurora borealis displays on April 19, 2026, featuring intense formations that matched UAF Geophysical Institute forecasts during the ongoing solar maximum period.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readFairbanks and North Pole, Alaska4 viewsAI
Ice Jam Near Kalskag Threatens Flooding Along Lower Kuskokwim River
An ice jam near Kalskag on the Kuskokwim River has prompted a flood warning through May 7, affecting communities including Bethel after spring breakup caused water to overflow roads and force early school release.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readBethel4 viewsAI
State imposes spring weight limits on Northern Region roads May 1
The state transportation department is imposing seasonal weight restrictions on Northern Region roads beginning May 1 to protect pavement during spring thaw.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readNorthern Region, Alaska4 viewsAI
Aurora Borealis Lights Up Kodiak and Interior Alaska Skies
Residents in Kodiak and Interior Alaska reported seeing a vibrant aurora borealis display on the evening of April 18, 2026, sharing photos and videos of the event that occurred during the current solar maximum period.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readKodiak2 viewsAI
3-Year-Old Dies After Falling Through Ice in Goodnews Bay
A 3-year-old boy died after falling through thin ice on the Goodnews River in Goodnews Bay on April 23, prompting a community search and an ongoing Trooper investigation.
by Alaska News2w ago2 min readGoodnews Bay4 viewsAI
Smoke from Boundary Fire Settles Over Tanana, Residents Report Health Impacts
Heavy smoke from the Boundary Fire settled over Tanana on May 4, prompting health complaints from residents and disrupting subsistence activities in the village of 300.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readTanana1 viewAI
State imposes spring weight limits on Central Region roads starting May 11
The state transportation department is imposing seasonal weight restrictions on Central Region roads beginning May 11 to protect pavement during spring thaw, with most roads limited to 75 percent of legal axle weight.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readCentral Region, Alaska1 viewAI
State imposes seasonal weight limits on northern highways starting May 6
The state transportation department is implementing varying seasonal weight restrictions on northern highways starting May 6, with limits ranging from 50 to 100 percent of legal axle loads depending on road conditions.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readNorthern Region, Alaska1 viewAI
Fairbanks and Kodiak Residents Capture Last Aurora Displays Before Midnight Sun
by Alaska News3w ago3 min readFairbanks3 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on air quality report by June 1
The state is accepting public comments through June 1 on a federally required report documenting Alaska's progress on reducing air pollution that affects visibility.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
Northern lights draw crowds to Fairbanks and Kodiak viewing spots
by Alaska News3w ago2 min readKodiak and Fairbanks, Alaska2 viewsAI
Permafrost Thaw Releases Unexpected Methane in Alaska Uplands
Research shows Alaska's thawing permafrost is releasing unexpected amounts of methane while coastal erosion threatens Native villages across the state.
by Alaska News3w ago3 min readAlaska1 viewAI
State imposes spring weight limits on Central Alaska roads starting April 27
The state transportation department is imposing seasonal weight restrictions on Central Alaska roads starting April 27 to protect pavement during spring thaw, with most roads limited to 50-75 percent of legal axle weight.
by Alaska News3w ago2 min readCentral Alaska1 viewAI
Mount Kupreanof shows signs of magma intrusion 50 miles from Sand Point
Mount Kupreanof volcano on the Alaska Peninsula has been raised to YELLOW alert status after showing signs of magmatic intrusion for the first time in over 10,000 years, with potential impacts to Sand Point 50 miles away.
by Alaska News12h ago2 min readMount KupreanofAlso covered by:Alaska Beacon
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