Alaska

The Alaska perspective: A reminder that the world doesn't revolve around Israel - comment

In Alaska, one is reminded that the world neither revolves around Israel nor is obsessed with it.

|ByHERB KEINON
All of America, it turns out, is not Mamdani’s Manhattan.
A sign for Republican Senate candidate Dan Sullivan is pictured outside of a PenAir airplane hangar where a campaign rally for the candidate was held on November 3, 2014 in Anchorage, Alaska.

Sullivan vs. Sullivan: Alaska investigates US Senate candidate who shares name with incumbent

It was alleged, Alaska Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom wrote, that Sullivan intended to "confuse or deceive" voters seeking to re-elect Sullivan by mistakenly voting for him instead.

|ByREUTERS
Gary Sinise receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, surrounded by armed guard, 2017.

'I am a grateful American': Gary Sinise hopes to bring his mission of service to Israel - interview

From Hollywood to humanitarian work, Gary Sinise shares his journey of service, sacrifice, and resilience.

|ByLANA MELMAN
BROWN BEAR 480, known as "Otis", stands in a river hunting for salmon to fatten up before hibernation at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska, US September 16, 2021.

Two US soldiers wounded in bear attack during training exercise in Alaska

Anchorage Daily News reported that the soldiers were from the 11th Airborne Division, and that the exercise had been a "land navigation training event" near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

|ByTZVI JASPER

Top 5 most dangerous roads in the world

From Skippers Canyon Road in New Zealand to BR-319 in Brazil. Here are five of the world's most dangerous roads.

JUNE 27, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Elderly man first person to die from Alaskapox virus

Symptoms of Alaskapox include lesions - an abnormal or damaged tissue caused by injury, infection, or disease.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An aerial view of Anchorage, Alaska.

Kvvetching on 'Curb,' Capote's crisis, and Alaskan escapism

What's new to watch on Israeli TV?

FEBRUARY 12, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
LARRY DAVID in 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'

Russia: Two strategic bombers flew near Alaska, did not enter US airspace

In 2007, Russian President Vladimir Putin revived the Soviet-era practice of sending strategic bombers on regular patrols beyond Russia's borders.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024ByREUTERS
A Russian Su-27 military aircraft dumps fuel while flying by a US Air Force MQ-9 "Reaper" drone over the Black Sea, March 14, 2023 in this still image taken from handout video released by the Pentagon.

US grounds some Boeing MAX planes after Alaska cabin blowout

Social media posts of the Alaska Airlines jet showed oxygen masks deployed and a portion of the aircraft's side wall missing.

JANUARY 7, 2024ByREUTERS
A Boeing logo is seen on a 777-9 aircraft on display during the 54th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 18, 2023

Polar bear dies due to bird flu for first time

It's likely the polar bear was infected after scavenging dead birds, according to local officials.

JANUARY 5, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Polar bear near Kaktovik, Barter Island, Alaska

Americans discover truth: Alaska not an island, blame education

Recent TikTok video reveals widespread ignorance about Alaska as Americans mistakenly believe it is an island separate from the United States.

DECEMBER 3, 2023ByWALLA!
Hike in Alaska at summertime

Alaska Triangle: Where over 20,000 people have mysteriously vanished

While less known than the Bermuda Triangle, the Alaska Triangle holds the record for the most mysterious disappearances. What secrets could it be hiding?

NOVEMBER 20, 2023ByWALLA!

World's most isolated vacation cabin: NIS 112,000 per night

Welcome to the Sheldon Chalet, perhaps the most isolated vacation spot on earth.

OCTOBER 30, 2023ByWALLA!

Baby walrus receives 'cuddle therapy' from lucky wildlife experts

The one-month-old calf was found four miles from the sea without his mother.

AUGUST 6, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Walrus calf found alone and miles from the ocean on Alaska’s North Slope is getting bottle fed and receiving round-the-clock "cuddling" from animal welfare workers who are trying to keep the 1-month-old alive.