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science23 hours ago•96 min saved

Alaskan mammal-eating orcas surprise Seattle, leaving experts puzzled

Three mammal-eating orcas from Alaska surfaced in the Seattle area in March, traveling roughly 1,500–2,000 miles from their typical range. Experts say undocumented pods show up so far south only rarely, and this trio is being tracked (likely a mother with two offspring) to understand where they came from and how long they’ll stay. The appearance highlights shifts in prey availability and ocean conditions in the Pacific Northwest and raises questions about how far outside their usual ranges these whales might travel.

via Live Science|

#alaska #killer-whales #orcas

weather1 day ago•5 min saved

Alaska ends record-cold winter as El Niño looms with warmer, snow-light forecasts

Alaska endured its coldest December–March in roughly 50 years, with Fairbanks posting its coldest period and Juneau experiencing a snowier December and March, while Anchorage logged its coldest March since 1960–61. Now forecasters anticipate a strong El Niño by mid-year, likely making summers 1–3 degrees warmer and winters 2–4 degrees warmer across most of the state, and substantially reducing snowfall, though some regions may see different effects.

via Alaska Public Media|

#alaska #el-nino #noaa

us-news23 days ago•14 min saved

Coast Guard probes fatal barge incident off Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating after two people died aboard a barge in Alaska.

via AP News|

#alaska #barge #coast-guard

sports24 days ago•4 min saved

Jessie Holmes Clinches Back-to-Back Iditarod Title, Treasures Lead Dogs with Steaks

Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes won the Iditarod for the second straight year, finishing in Nome after roughly 1,000 miles across Alaska. He rewarded his lead dogs with large ribeye steaks, and the purse rose to about $80,000 thanks to new funding from Kjell Rokke and support for an amateur category. The race faced ongoing animal-welfare scrutiny, and one dog died this year, underscoring the controversy surrounding the event.

via CBS News|

#alaska #dog-welfare #iditarod

sports24 days ago•15 min saved

Reality-TV Alum Jessie Holmes Secures Back-to-Back Iditarod Title in Nome

Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes won his second consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race championship in Nome, Alaska, finishing on March 17, 2026, with lead dogs Zeus and Polar.

via AP News|

#alaska #iditarod #jessie-holmes

crime24 days ago•9 min saved

Terminally ill comedian's Alaska trip ends in murder and his own death

A 61-year-old stand-up comedian diagnosed with terminal cancer traveled from Arizona to Anchorage, Alaska, to shoot his ex-wife outside her hair salon and then killed her father; he died a day later in the woods. He was facing first-degree murder and third-degree assault charges at the time of his death, and police say he had recently moved to Alaska after the 2020 divorce.

via Law and Crime News|

#alaska #crime #ex-wife

politics1 month ago•181 min saved

Cook Inlet lease sale fizzles as bids vanish

A federal lease sale for roughly 1 million acres off Alaska’s Cook Inlet drew no bids, underscoring waning industry interest amid dwindling reserves and higher drilling costs. Alaska lawmakers called the outcome disappointing, environmental groups cheered, and Interior Department officials noted that Congress-mandated lease timelines will continue with five more Cook Inlet sales planned through 2032.

via CNN|

#alaska #bids #leases

health1 month ago•40 min saved

Alaska hunter’s bear-linked infection redefines seal finger diagnosis

A 29-year-old Alaska hunter developed a severe finger infection after skinning a brown bear. Weeks of inconclusive tests culminated in DNA sequencing identifying Mycoplasma phocimorsus as the seal finger pathogen, marking the first brown-bear–associated case. The bacterium is hard to culture and may resist standard antibiotics, requiring targeted treatment such as doxycycline. The patient recovered after surgical debridement and appropriate antibiotics; health officials advise wearing protective gloves when handling marine-environment game and pursuing prompt treatment for suspicious infections.

via Yahoo|

#alaska #brown-bear #health

us-news1 month ago•2 min saved

Family pleads to block release of Deadliest Catch death footage

Parents of Todd Meadows, a deckhand who died after falling overboard while filming Deadliest Catch off Alaska, are asking that footage of the incident not be released as Coast Guard investigates and a GoFundMe supports his three sons.

via Alaska's News Source|

#alaska #deadliest-catch #overboard

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Bering Sea Tragedy: Deadliest Catch Deckhand Dies After Falling Overboard

Todd Meadows, a first-year deckhand on Discovery’s Deadliest Catch, died after falling overboard about 170 miles north of Dutch Harbor, Alaska; he was recovered unresponsive and later died as the Coast Guard investigates, with a GoFundMe raising roughly $40,000 for his three sons and funeral costs.

via CBS News|

#alaska #coast-guard #deadliest-catch

entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

Tragedy in Alaska: Young Deadliest Catch Deckhand Dies on Duty

Todd Meadows, 25, a deckhand aboard the Aleutian Lady on Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch, died while crabbing in Alaskan waters on Feb. 25; captain Rick Shelford announced his passing on March 2, praising Meadows as a valued new member who felt like family. A GoFundMe fundraiser was launched for Meadows’ three sons, and Discovery Channel expressed condolences as the show moves toward Season 22 in 2026.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#alaska #aleutian-lady #deadliest-catch

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Alaskan crab boat tragedy claims life of Deadliest Catch deckhand

Todd Meadows, a 25-year-old deckhand aboard the Aleutian Lady on the reality series Deadliest Catch, died while crabbing off Alaska on Feb. 25. Captain Rick Shelford announced the tragedy on social media, and a GoFundMe page described him as a beloved father and friend; Discovery Channel expressed condolences to his family and crew.

via NBC News|

#alaska #crab-fishing #deadliest-catch

science2 months ago•36 min saved

Bear Cub’s Hunt Foiled by an 800-Pound Moose Protector

A young black bear attempts to prey on a moose calf, but the calf’s defense comes from an 800‑pound mother moose who charges in, allowing the calf to escape. The incident highlights the formidable defense of moose mothers and notes that, in parts of Alaska, black bears are significant predators of moose calves (roughly 40% kill rate in those areas).

via Yahoo|

#alaska #bear-cub #moose-calf

science2 months ago•6 min saved

Silent North Pacific: 'The Blob' Triggers Unprecedented Murre Die-off in Alaska

A prolonged marine heatwave nicknamed 'The Blob' warmed North Pacific waters by up to 5.5°C, wiping out about 4 million common murres across Alaska from 2015–2016—the largest known die-off of a single vertebrate species—causing widespread reproductive failure, disrupted food webs, and cascading impacts on fisheries and top predators; no recovery has been observed through 2025.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#alaska #common-murre #marine-heatwave

energy2 months ago•23 min saved

Arctic Rig 26 Topples on Ice Road, Highlighting Peril of Heavy Oil Equipment

A massive Doyon Drilling Rig 26, nicknamed “The Beast,” toppled over while being moved on an ice road on Alaska’s North Slope on January 23, 2026. Emergency responders contained a fire and all personnel were accounted for with no serious injuries, and nearby infrastructure remained undamaged. The nearly 10-million-pound, Arctic-extender rig—built in a collaboration with ConocoPhillips and used for extended-reach drilling—highlights the hazards of transporting heavy equipment in extreme cold and permafrost conditions, with salvage and investigations expected to follow.

via mustreadalaska.com|

#alaska #drilling #energy