Alaska Airlines plane hits multiple deer while landing in Kodiak, Alaska. It’s more common than you might think

Washington (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after an Alaska Airlines plane struck several deer while landing in Kodiak, Alaska Thursday. Alaska Airlines flight 231, a Boeing 737m had flown the 39-minute flight south from …

Alaska Airlines plane hits multiple deer while landing in Kodiak, Alaska. It’s more common than you might think

Hiker airlifted to hospital after bear mauling in Alaska

A female hiker mauled by a bear while on a trail in Anchorage, Alaska, was rushed to the hospital by air this week, authorities said. A hiker called 911 on Tuesday afternoon after being attacked by the animal, the Anchorage Fire Department said in a …

Alaska Airlines 737 strikes deer during Kodiak landing

A Boeing 737-800 operated by Alaska Airlines struck multiple deer moments after landing at Alaska’s Kodiak airport on 24 July.  The airline confirms that, at about 08:00 local time, Alaska flight 231 inbound from Anchorage “came into contact with at least …

USDA cuts $6 million in Alaska funding program

A recent program cut by the U.S. Department of Agriculture could stunt growth for rural farmers and food producers, especially those in Alaska. The USDA announced on July 15 that it terminated new funding for the Regional Food Business Centers program. The …

Meet David, the protein bar company selling Alaska cod

Seafood world, meet David -- the US-based protein bar brand that is now selling Alaska cod fillets. David, inspired by the Michaelangelo sculpture, sells shelf-stable protein systems made of milk protein isolate, collagen, whey protein concentrate and egg …

Connecticut man aims to test his limits on 860-mile run from top to bottom of Alaska this summer

NEW MILFORD — From running an ultramarathon around Lake Waramaug in Litchfield County, Conn., to hiking the Madeira Islands in Portugal, Devon McLaughlin has spent the last three years pushing his limits after previously “living in the comfort zone.” “It’s …

NORAD tracked Russian jets near Alaska

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected four Russian military planes flying near the Alaska coastline on Tuesday. A NORAD spokesperson said that the planes were not considered a threat, as they remained in the Alaska Air Defense …

Opinion: Supporting local school districts strengthens all Alaska public schools

First grade teacher Deanna Fossler leads students into Anchorage's Trailside Elementary School on the first day of classes in August 2023. (Marc Lester / ADN archive) Alaska’s public education system is stronger when all its parts — neighborhood …

Opinion: Alaska’s constitution does not mandate education funding

Copies of the Alaska Constitution at the Loussac Library in Anchorage. (Bill Roth / ADN archive) Some legislators, along with the well-funded education-industrial lobby, keep repeating the false claim that Alaska’s Constitution requires the Legislature …