Driver killed, passenger hurt after hitting moose near Denali National Park

The National Park Service said the crash happened just south of the entrance to the Delani Park Road around 1 a.m. Friday.

• Aug 3

Why a recent quake didn't wreak havoc

After an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's coast triggered tsunami alerts as far as the U.S., experts like seismologist Harold Tobin explain why the impact was far less devastating than expected.

• Aug 1
• 05:46

Magnitude updated to 8.7 for quake off Russia

A magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the Russian coast Tuesday night has triggered tsunami watches in Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. Meteorologist Paul Heggen has more.

• Jul 29
• 04:03

8.0 earthquake strikes off Russian coast

A magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck off the Russian coast Tuesday night, prompting a tsunami advisory for the Aleutian Islands in Alaska and a tsunami watch for Hawaii.

• Jul 29
• 00:30

Chinese research ship detected off Alaskan coast, Coast Guard says

The Xue Long 2, an icebreaker, is operated by China's Polar Research Institute.

• Jul 26

Russian warplanes spotted flying near Alaska again, NORAD says

Russian military aircraft were seen flying off the coast of Alaska, marking the latest in a string of sightings. U.S. officials did not consider it a threat.

• Jul 23

Plane in fatal Alaska crash had too much moose meat, dragged antlers, NTSB says

A small plane that crashed in 2023 carrying moose meat in Alaska, killing the husband of former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, was overweight and encountered drag from antlers mounted outside, the NTSB says.

• Jul 23

Alaska teen uses light-up dresses to combat darkness and inspire joy

In Alaska, a place where sunlight can vanish for weeks at a time, Sara DeVolld is finding her own way to brighten the world.

• Jul 21

Tsunami advisory canceled after 7.3 magnitude earthquake off Alaska

A major earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 initially triggered a tsunami warning for the southern Alaska Peninsula. It was later downgraded to an advisory.

• Jul 16

7.3 magnitude earthquake hits southern Alaska

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Alaska on Wednesday evening triggered tsunami warnings that have since been canceled. The quake could be felt throughout the southern part of the state.

• Jul 16
• 00:24

Missing doctor who left cruise ship in Alaska to take a hike found dead

Marites Buenafe, originally from Kentucky, told her family she'd disembarked from the Norwegian Bliss for a hike. She never came back to the ship.

• Jul 4

Ship carrying 3,000 vehicles sinks off Alaska after catching fire

The Morning Midas sank in the North Pacific Ocean, weeks after crew members abandoned ship when they couldn't extinguish an onboard fire.

• Jun 25

Hikers in Alaska, Canada can't complete historic trail due to border policies

While both the American and Canadian sides of the Chilkoot Trail are open, hikers aren't allowed to cross the U.S.-Canada border.

• Jun 12

Mt. McKinley avalanche kills skier days after climber dies on same peak

Nicholas Vizzini and his climbing partner, a snowboarder, triggered the avalanche high on the 20,310-foot peak while descending a slope, officials said.

• Jun 12

On The Trail: Alaska

At Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve, in a wild and remote stretch of Alaska, locals survive with subsistence hunting of the largest caribou herd in the U.S. Conor Knighton reports.

• Oct 22, 2017
• 04:21

Nature: Bears in Alaska

We leave you this Sunday Morning in Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve, where bears are thinking about landing the catch of the day. Videographer: Mark Emery.

• Aug 19, 2018
• 03:19

Remembering the Exxon Valdez oil spill

In 1989, an Exxon tanker spilled millions of gallons of toxic oil into Alaska's Prince William Sound. "60 Minutes" reported on its aftermath years later.

• Mar 24, 2019
• 13:30

Alaska man unscathed after being pinned for hours by 700-pound boulder

Kell Morris, 61, was pinned by a boulder, which crashed onto him during a hike near a remote glacier south of Anchorage. His wife, Jo Roop, held his head above water while waiting for rescuers.

• May 29

Missing Texas family's boat, human remains found in Alaska waters

Divers were able to recover three sets of remains from the sunken vessel during dives on Tuesday and Wednesday.

• May 29

Eye on America: Fashion's "deadstock" embrace

In New York, we see how the fashion industry is making efforts to reduce and reuse discarded fabrics. And in Alaska, we learn how the state's snow crab population has bounced back following a two-year pause on fishing. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.

• Apr 19
• 22:23

NTSB: Pilot tried to avoid dog on Alaska runway before deadly crash

The pilot of a Cessna that crashed near an airstrip in Alaska may have lost control while trying to avoid a loose dog on the runway during landing.

• Apr 30

Here Comes the Sun: Taraji P. Henson and more

Actor Taraji P. Henson sits down with Tracy Smith to discuss her latest film "The Color Purple" as well as other projects from her career. Then, Conor Knighton visits Alaska to celebrate 100 years of the Alaska Railroad. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."

• Jan 21, 2024
• 21:25

Here Comes the Sun: James Hong and more

Actor James Hong sits down with Ben Mankiewicz to talk about his nearly seven-decade career, and how he has had to face racism on set. Then, Jonathan Vigliotti travels to Alaska to learn how to make akutaq, also known as Eskimo ice cream. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”

• Aug 16, 2022
• 22:47

Eye on America: Teacher shortage and more

We look at how some school districts are filling in the gaps of a nationwide teacher shortage. Then, we travel to Alaska to see a remarkable restoration effort helping bison make a comeback. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.

• Sep 12, 2022
• 23:11

New York Times did not libel Sarah Palin, jury in defamation case finds

A jury concluded The New York Times did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for an error in a 2017 editorial she says damaged her reputation.

• Apr 22

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