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Missing hiker found dead in Olympic National Park

Missing hiker found dead in Olympic National Park

Searchers found missing hiker Neil Gehring's body on Sept. 13, according to the National Park Service.

Grand Teton bear killed after visitors fed, approached it

Grand Teton bear killed after visitors fed, approached it

Grand Teton National Park officials euthanized a black bear after repeated visitor encounters made it increasingly comfortable approaching people.

3 dead after flash floods on the Navajo Nation. What we know

3 dead after flash floods on the Navajo Nation. What we know

Authorities said three people died after being swept away by floodwaters in the Navajo Nation community of Newcomb, New Mexico.

Federal Subsistence Board Rejects Emergency Moose Hunting Closure in Unit 13, Alaska

Federal Subsistence Board Rejects Emergency Moose Hunting Closure in Unit 13, Alaska

The Federal Subsistence Board has rejected Emergency Wildlife Special Action Request WSA26-12, which sought to close Bureau of Land Management lands in Unit 13, Alaska, to moose hunting by non-federally qualified users for the 2026 season. The request was made to align with the Board's earlier adoption of WP26-31 during its April regulatory meeting. However, the Board conducted an email vote due to the urgent nature of the request and ultimately decided against the emergency closure. The primary reason for the rejection was the late submission of WSA26-12, which made effective implementation and enforcement impossible, as the State hunt was already underway and scheduled to close on September 20. The Board acknowledged that adopting the request at such a late stage could lead to confusion and conflict among hunters already in the field. Despite the rejection of the emergency action, the Board's April decision on WP26-31, which addresses similar concerns, is still slated to go into effect upon its publicati...

Dome Fire in Yosemite grows to nearly 2,000 acres: Friday update

Dome Fire in Yosemite grows to nearly 2,000 acres: Friday update

Dome Fire sparked in remote section of Yosemite National Park on Tuesday closing Chilnualna Falls.

Human remains found in Grand Canyon identified as missing hiker

Human remains found in Grand Canyon identified as missing hiker

With Timothy Smith now identified, all three people who died after floodwaters tore through parts of the Grand Canyon have been accounted for.

Alaska Lawmakers Urged to Adopt Unified Social Media Approach for Youth Protection

Alaska Lawmakers Urged to Adopt Unified Social Media Approach for Youth Protection

Alaska lawmakers are being urged to adopt a unified, statewide approach to protecting minors on social media, rather than a fragmented series of bills. Currently, the state lacks comprehensive legislation addressing the impact of social media on children. While House Bill 47 initially included social media provisions, these were later removed and did not become law. House Bill 318, which directly targets platform design features like engagement-driven feeds and notifications that keep minors engaged, has also not yet passed. This legislative push comes amidst growing concerns about the effects of social media on teenagers' mental health, with studies linking frequent use to higher rates of bullying, sadness, and suicide risk factors among high schoolers, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey.

El-Sayed holds slim lead over Rogers in Michigan Senate race, polls say

El-Sayed holds slim lead over Rogers in Michigan Senate race, polls say

Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed led Republican Mike Rogers in two new Michigan polls released on Sept. 17.

This Superyacht Expedition Includes a Private Chalet Buyout in the Remote Alaskan Wilderness

This Superyacht Expedition Includes a Private Chalet Buyout in the Remote Alaskan Wilderness

Sheldon Chalet and the 157-foot Hanse Explorer are your two home bases on this journey.

Wrangell Building Housing Marine Bar and Hungry Beaver Pizza Suffers Extensive Damage in Tuesday Fire

Wrangell Building Housing Marine Bar and Hungry Beaver Pizza Suffers Extensive Damage in Tuesday Fire

A building in Wrangell, Alaska, that housed the Marine Bar, Hungry Beaver Pizza restaurant, and apartments, sustained extensive damage in a fire that began early Tuesday morning. The Wrangell Volunteer Fire Department battled the blaze for nearly nine hours, with the fire being extinguished by around noon. No injuries were reported. The building, located near the downtown harbor on Shakes Street, is significant as it contained Wrangell's only year-round table-service restaurant for lunch and dinner. By midmorning, much of the roof had collapsed, and smoke permeated the town. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. The community responded by providing food for firefighters and opening the Nolan Center and Irene Ingle Public Library as temporary shelters and respite areas for those affected by the smoke. Multiple local businesses also announced early closures or late openings due to the smoke and ongoing emergency.

2026 Wildfire Season Poised to Break Records

2026 Wildfire Season Poised to Break Records

The 2026 wildfire season is shaping up to be the most destructive in over a decade, with approximately 13,200 square miles burned across the U.S. so far, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. This area is roughly the size of Maryland and Rhode Island combined and represents a 50% increase above the 10-year average. Oregon has experienced its worst wildfire season in recorded history, with 4,000 square miles scorched, while Washington spent over $200 million fighting fires in a single month. In contrast, Alaska has seen one of its quietest fire seasons in 30 years due to cooler spring temperatures. With weeks remaining in the fire season, the total area burned is expected to surpass previous records.

Fifth missing woman linked to suspected serial killer case in Philly

Fifth missing woman linked to suspected serial killer case in Philly

A fifth missing woman is linked to a Philadelphia home where police found evidence of what appears to be a potential serial killer.