Hawaii braces for tsunami after Russia quake, Alaska, US West Coast on alert

Residents of coastal areas in Hawaii were told to get to high ground or the fourth floor or above of buildings on Wednesday, as a tsunami approached the islands. The U.S. Coast Guard ordered ships out of harbors. "Take Action! Destructive tsunami …

Morning Greatness: 8.7 Magnitude Earthquake Prompts Tsunami Alerts in Hawaii, Alaska, West Coast

Moose meat and antlers caused Alaska plane crash: report

Los Angeles: Too much Moose meat and a set of antlers strapped to a wing brought a small plane down in Alaska, killing its pilot, according to a crash report published last week. Eugene Peltola died hours after his aircraft -- carrying over 500 pounds (225 …

Funding Cuts Threaten Alaska’s Tribal Public Radio Stations

In Alaska’s North Slope borough, the northernmost in the U.S. and roughly the size of Great Britain, a small community radio station, KBRW, connects eight Inupiat villages, serving about 10,000 people. However, its existence is now at risk. Last Thursday, …

Powerful Waves Strike from Japan to Alaska as US Issues Tsunami Warnings

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s coast has triggered widespread tsunami warnings and advisories across the Pacific, extending from Japan’s northern shores to Alaska and Hawaii. Initial waves, reaching up to 60 centimeters (2 feet), have …

When Will Tsunami Come in Japan? When Will Tsunami Waves Hit Hawaii, Alaska, California and Washington? Check Estimated ...

Mumbai, July 30: A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula today, July 30. The strong earthquake also triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, as tsunami waves up to four meters were recorded. In the aftermath of …

Hawaiian Airlines flights resume, Alaska Airlines flights resume Wednesday morning after Tsunami Warning

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Hawaiian Airlines flights have resumed this evening while Alaska Airlines flights will resume tomorrow morning after a pause from the state’s Tsunami Warning. Interisland flights and flights from the mainland were paused on July …

8.8 magnitude earthquake strikes North Pacific with tsunami warnings in Hawaii, Alaska, California and Japan

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake that experts said could be the sixth largest on record struck in the North Pacific off Russia early Wednesday, prompting tsunami warnings and evacuations in. The warnings left millions anxiously awaiting waves that forecasters …

8.8-magnitude earthquake sends small tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska

Palmer runner Meg Inokuma named Alaska Athlete of the Week after breaking Res Pass 100 record

Meg Inokuma was selected as our Alaska Athlete of the Week after winning the Resurrection Pass Ultras 100-miler outright and breaking her own women’s course record. The Palmer runner clocked an impressive time of 20 hours, 39 minutes to finish more than …