Instead of fireworks in the sky to mark the Fourth of July, in Alaska, there’s flying cars. Thousands of Alaskans celebrated July 4th with their signature car launch, where more than a dozen automobiles are thrown off a cliff on a remote hillside. The eclectic event, held in Glacier View, AK, in Matanuska-Susitna, in the … Read more
July 4th is among the patriotic annual US holidays when Americans across the country celebrate the nation’s independence. Patriotism is defined as “the quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one’s country” by the Oxford Dictionary — and this year the day will be celebrated no differently. WalletHub analyzed all 50 states to … Read more
Nick Mavar, a fisherman who was a deckhand on the reality TV show “Deadliest Catch,” died Thursday in Alaska. He was 59. Mavar, who was born in Croatia and worked aboard the F/V Northwestern, suffered a medical emergency in the town of Naknek, the Police Chief of the Bristol Bay Borough Police Department told Deadline. … Read more
Catch it if you can. Éric Béteille, a content designer at Meta who lives in San Diego, California said he lost his AirTag on an Alaska Airlines flight in July and since then he’s watched the tracking device travel to 37 different cities. Béteille said he realized his AirTag was traveling without him by accident. … Read more
As we all move through the wake/emotional wreckage and ‘from the fray’ opportunities of today’s total solar eclipse we’re looking ahead to the next time the moon blots out the sun, the stars shine at midday and crickets cry. Many reports incorrectly state that the next North American total solar eclipse won’t happen for twenty … Read more
An Alaska Airlines passenger and her dog were reunited Thursday after the pet was accidentally left off a flight from North Carolina to Seattle and later escaped the airport, the airline said. The dog, named Moose, was supposed to have flown on a flight out of Raleigh-Durham International Airport with its owner on Tuesday night, … Read more
Here we go again. Embattled Alaska Airlines is at the center of a second aviation drama after a plane arrived at an airport gate in Portland, Ore. last Friday with its cargo door open. The cargo hold was stowing passenger’s pets, according to local TV station KOIN, although none of the animals were injured. The … Read more
Fast food is typically a budget-friendly option for a quick meal, though in recent days it no longer seems to be as cheap, approaching nearly $20 for a combo meal. While those lower-cost burgers aren’t so long behind us, looking back at the costs of fast food in the 90s could make your jaw drop, … Read more
She could bear-ly contain her excitement. A Gen Zer moved back into her childhood cabin in Homer, Alaska, last year — even though it has no running water or heat — and temperatures have reached 24 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. Karma Wilcox, 19, was born in California and raised in the breathtaking two-story cabin by … Read more
This phone case is taking indestructible to a new level. An Oregon man was stunned when he discovered an Apple iPhone that had survived a 16,000-foot plummet to the ground from an Alaska Airlines flight earlier this month — but even more shocking was that the device was completely undamaged. “Found an iPhone on the … Read more
Married life didn’t take off the way they hoped. A woman on TikTok shared that the flight she and her fiancé were supposed to take to their wedding was canceled in the wake of the Alaska Airlines disaster and now she’s begging for help. “So we are flying to our wedding tomorrow morning, and United … Read more
She’s schooling teachers over her bad education. A geographically confused content creator is calling for an overhaul of the American education system, saying she lacks general knowledge, despite earning As and Bs in her high school classes. Sabriena Abrre, 25, grew up in Utah but now lives with her husband and two young children in … Read more
Two deer struggling in the waters of southeast Alaska’s famed Inside Passage finally made it to land, thanks to two Alaska Wildlife Troopers who gave the deer a lift in their boat. Sgt. Mark Finses and trooper Kyle Feuge were returning from a patrol in nearby Ernest Sound to Ketchikan on Oct. 10 when they … Read more
Alaska Airlines is rolling out a new custom coffee blend on its flights that has been specially made to taste better up in the air. The airline announced Tuesday it has partnered with Portland, Oregon-based Stumptown Coffee Roasters, which tweaked its signature Holler Mountain blend to create the fresh brew that will be available exclusively on Alaska and … Read more
He’s had dates by the load in different area codes — but just can’t find “the one.” Trekking across the country twice in the hopes of finding Mrs. Right has proved to be an exercise in futility for hapless romantic Matthew Wurnig, who has proudly dated two women from each state in the US and … Read more
A baby walrus that required round-the-clock cuddles after being rescued from an Alaskan oil field has tragically died. He was believed to be about 1 month old. “We are heartbroken to share that the walrus calf admitted to the ASLC Wildlife Response Program on August 1, 2023, passed away this morning after his condition took a turn for … Read more
She came up short. A librarian from suburban Baltimore is getting skewered for failing to correctly identify William H. Seward as the author of an 1867 letter in Monday’s final “Jeopardy!” round. The clue was: “In 1867 he wrote to General Rousseau, ‘On arriving at Sitka…you will receive from the Russian commissioner the formal transfer.’” … Read more
KENAI, Alaska – Free refills on your bucket of popcorn could make anyone – or anything – head to the movie theater. Jasmynne Palmer was working at the cinema in Kenai, Alaska, on April 19 when an unexpected visitor wandered inside. “I was super shocked… He smelled the amazing aroma of the popcorn and thought he should … Read more
This made the movie “Homeward Bound” look like a walk in the dog park. An Australian shepherd named Nanuq put Lassie to shame after em-bark-ing on a staggering 150-mile journey across the frozen Bering Sea near Alaska before being returned home to his family. “I was like, ‘No freakin’ way! That’s our dog!” Nanuq’s owner … Read more
When it came to deterring an attack, this man had the bear necessities. Footage captured the nail-biting moment when hikers came face-to-face with two giant brown bears on a path in Alaska. A video of the un-bear-ably tense encounter currently boasts 1.3 million views on TikTok. “This bear had other ideas,” Alex McGregor wrote in … Read more