Tag: Alaska

So Much Space, so Little Time: 2 Days in America’s Largest National Park

By Colleen Thomas From Tribune News Service The rutted dirt road was proving a challenge for our rented SUV. We were 50 miles from our destination, and our speed was barely 20 mph. Would we find a place to set up camp before dark? We were winding our way through Alaska’s Wrangell-St. Elias National Park…


Overlanding the Alcan Highway in Alaska | Expedition Overland Episode 2

The team hits the road and sets up camp for the first time. They get to know each other a bit more and have a chance encounter with a local who shares some interesting history of the Alaska highway. The team is in for a surprise with camping in mosquito country, so they take off…


Alaska Grandma Sought After Child Abandoned in Car 2 Days

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—Authorities are searching for the grandmother of a toddler after her 2-year-old grandchild was found alone and abandoned for two days in a locked car on a rural Alaska road. The search for Mary Dawn Wilson, 69, is being concentrated around the community of Healy, Alaska State Troopers said in a statement. The car…


Search on for Woman After Child, Car Found Stuck in Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—Authorities are searching for a grandmother whose 2-year-old grandchild was found alone and abandoned for two days in a locked car that was stuck in mud on a rural Alaska road. The search for Mary Dawn Wilson, 69, is being concentrated around the community of Healy, Alaska State Troopers said in a statement. The…


We Are Going to Alaska! | Expedition OverIand Episode 1

Expedition Overland embarks on its dream to see the last frontier: Alaska and the Yukon! Learn the history of the team and follow their preparations for the adventure of their lives. Join the crew as they build their 2013 Tacoma, learn driving skills, take a wilderness first aid class, and go on a shake-down trip…


US Coast Guard Rescues 2 Survivors After Plane Crashes Off Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two people in Alaska after their plane crashed this week off Montague Island, the maritime search and rescue agency announced. Watchstanders of the USCG Sector Anchorage received a report on July 5 at about 4:15 p.m. from a friend of the pilot that a P-18 Super Cub aircraft with two people…


Helicopter Pilot Helping Alaska Firefighters Dies in Crash

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—A helicopter contracted to support firefighting efforts on an Interior Alaska blaze crashed after takeoff, killing the pilot, officials said Monday. The fatality was the first related to Alaska wildfires in 22 years. The pilot was identified as Douglas Ritchie, 56, of Wasilla, Alaska State Troopers said. He was the lone occupant in a…


Sarah Palin, Nick Begich Advance in Alaska US House Special Primary Election

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—Unofficial polling results in Alaska’s June 11 special primary placed former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and Nick Begich, both Republicans, among the top four vote-getters in Alaska’s June 11 special primary. As of 1 a.m. EST, Palin had garnered 33 percent of the vote, nearly double that of Begich, with 17 percent. Nonpartisan candidate…


Jan. 6 Committee Holds First Prime-Time Hearing; Migrant Caravan Grapples to Claim Visa Offers | NTD News Today

A House panel holds its first hearing on the January 6th Capitol breach, calling it an attempt to overthrow the government. But top Republicans say this is more about politics than facts. President Biden asks countries for shared responsibility on migration at the Summit of the Americas. This, despite the leaders of Mexico and other…


Alaska’s June 11 Special Primary Draws 48 Candidates, Including Santa Claus

A hefty slate of 48 candidates will appear on the ballot in Alaska’s June 11 special primary to fill the unexpired term of Rep. Don Young (R), who died March 18. Young, 88, was Alaska’s longest-serving member of Congress after 49 years in office. Among the more notable Republican contenders are Donald Trump-endorsed former Alaska…