Alaska

Alaska:

Man who carved swastikas into building is sentenced to prison

Alaska man who vandalized Jewish museum with swastikas sentenced to 18 months in prison.

Watch: What was the 'mysterious object' shot down near Alaska?

Some pilots said the object had 'no identifiable propulsion' and did not understand how it was staying up in the air.

On Biden's orders:

US military shoots down 'high-altitude object' over Alaska

National Security Council says the object "posed a reasonable threat to the safety of civilian flight".

Alaska:

Lisa Murkowski wins reelection, defeating Trump-backed rival

Also in Alaska, Democrat Mary Peltola wins congressional seat, defeating Sarah Palin for a second time.

Sarah Palin defeated in special election for Alaska House seat

Mary Peltola defeats former Vice Presidential candidate in special election to fill remainder of late Rep. Don Young’s term.

Alaska Airlines plane lands safely after losing engine covering

Airplane turns back to Seattle where it lands safely after engine cover comes loose in midair.

Alaska:

Santa Claus, Sara Palin, and a Jewish doctor

A Jewish doctor takes on Santa Claus — and Sarah Palin — in Alaska House race.

Alaska museums express solidarity with Alaska Jewish Museum

Statement of support comes after Alaska Jewish Museum vandalized twice in the past year.

Alaskan mayor defends demonstrators' use of yellow star

Anchorage mayor defends anti-maskers who wore yellow Stars of David in protest.

Alaska Jewish community rallies after anti-Semitic incidents

Jewish community in Anchorage holds event to combat anti-Semitic vandalism of Jewish Museum and rise of anti-Semitism in Alaska.

Alaska city councillor apologizes for anti-Semitic remark

After using anti-Semitic slur in reference to a city financial negotiation, Seward councillor issues apology for remark.

Stickers with swastikas placed on Jewish Museum in Alaska

Man caught on security camera plastering Nazi stickers on Jewish museum in Anchorage.

Alaska: Investigation into '3REICH' license plate

Alaskan officials investigate personalized neo-Nazi license plates, say plates have already been recalled.

Reporter makes anti-Semitic death threat against Anchorage mayor

Mayor Ethan Berkowitz resigns after admitting to inappropriate relationship with reporter. Reporter threatens to kill 'Zionist Jew' mayor.

Alaska lawmaker compares COVID-19 test stickers to yellow stars

Alaska lawmaker apologizes ‘for any offense taken’ after likening pandemic regulations to Nazi rules.

Biden wins Alaska primary

Former US Vice President wins first primary since his main opponent, Bernie Sanders, dropped out of the race.

Democratic presidential candidate calls Israel a 'racist regime'

Ex-Alaska senator running for Democratic presidential nomination accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing, demands Israel become binational state.

Alaska is the Jewish state in new TV series

New TV series based on Michael Chabon book set in world in which Israel was defeated in 1948, alternate Jewish state established in Alaska.

Alaska congressman: Guns could have saved Jews during Holocaust

'How many Jews were put in the ovens because they were unarmed?'

President Obama bans offshore drilling in the Arctic

US President Obama bans oil drilling in 98% of federal-owned waters.

Sanders wins trifecta in Washington, Alaska, Hawaii caucuses

Senator Bernie Sanders dominates Democratic caucuses in Hawaii, Washington, and Alaska.

7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Alaskan Coast, Triggers Tsunami

A major 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska, triggering a potentially destructive local tsunami.

Tsunami Warning Follows 7.7 Quake in W. Canada

A tsunami warning was issued to southern Alaska following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that shook western Canada Saturday night.

Only in America: The Mayor is a Cat

In one small town in Alaska, residents got so fed up they elected a kitten as mayor. He's been the mayor for the past 15 years.

Winter Brings Rain in Eilat, Square Tires in Alaska

Eilat is “drenched” with a rare shower, the Kinneret rises with more rain on the way while Alaska and Europe are under a deep freeze.

'Epic Storm' Strikes Alaska's Coast

An "epic" blizzard battered Alaska late Tuesday and through Wednesday, ripping roofs off houses and knocking out power along the coast.