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Alaska, polar night

Town in Alaska won't see the sun for two months as it enters polar night

The town of Utqiagvik, Alaska won't see the sun again until January as it enters a polar night. Here's what to know about the phenomenon.

YAHOO!News · 1d

Residents Of Utqiaġvik, Alaska, See 30 Minutes Of Sunshine Before The Sun Sets For Two Months

After only 30 minutes of daylight, the sun will set on the town of Utqiaġvik, Alaska – formerly known as Barrow – for the last time this year on Monday. This happens every year as the earth’s tilt moves the Northern Hemisphere farther from the sun,

Yahoo · 1d

America's northernmost town enters polar night Monday as sun won't shine again until January

America's northernmost town is about to experience the annual phenomenon of polar night. While the town won't be entirely dark, civil twilight will provide a few hours of dim light during what would typically be daytime.

AOL · 1d

America's northernmost town enters polar night and sun won't shine again until January

While the town won't be entirely dark, civil twilight will provide a few hours of dim light during what would typically be daytime. This period, when the sun's center is within 6 degrees below the horizon,

Alaska, fin whale

The Associated Press on MSN · 17h

Carcass of endangered fin whale washes up near Alaska’s largest city

An endangered fin whale that washed up near a coastal trail in Alaska’s largest city has attracted curious onlookers while biologists seek answers as to what caused the animal’s death.

Newsweek on MSN · 16h

Nearly 50-Foot, Endangered Fin Whale Washes Ashore in Alaska

NOAA biologists are trying to determine how the whale died, while onlookers have gathered to see the large carcass.

U.S. News & World Report · 18h

Washed-Up Carcass of Endangered Fin Whale Near Alaska's Largest City Attracts Crowds

An endangered fin whale that washed up near a coastal trail in Alaska’s largest city has attracted curious onlookers while biologists seek answers as to what caused the animal’s death

Juneau Empire on MSN11h

Dire condition of Alaska’s seafood industry has many causes and no easy fixes, experts say

State officials and industry leaders trying to rescue the ailing Alaska seafood industry are facing daunting challenges, ...

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Alaska Announces $1M Study Into New Underwater Tunnel

Officials plan to take a year assessing the pros and cons of constructing a crossing beneath the Knick Arm to link Mat-Su ...

Alaska Dispatch News12h

Former Alaska Rep. LeDoux’s long-delayed election misconduct trial starts in Anchorage

Former Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, R-Anchorage, appears at a hearing in Anchorage Superior Court in June. (Loren Holmes / ADN) ...

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As it enters polar night, this Alaska town won’t see sunrise for 64 days

Utqiagvik, Alaska — formerly known as Barrow — won’t see the sun rise for 64 days. The nation’s northernmost town — Utqiagvik ...

Bears got into a food locker at an Alaska Army base and left a huge mess

Bears struck at least twice on an Alaska Army base, climbing inside military vehicles and eating dozens of pre-packaged meals ...

Alaska Public Media1d

Ballot measure to repeal Alaska’s ranked choice voting system is now failing by 192 votes

The ballot measure that would repeal Alaska’s open primary and ranked choice voting system is now failing by the narrowest of ...

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Democratic coalition flips Alaska state House

A mostly Democratic coalition majority will lead Alaska’s state House following the 2024 general election. Last week, members ...

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Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines are offering special fares to these destinations

Starting today and continuing through 21, Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines are offering special fares from the Pacific Northwest ...

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner1d

Ranked choice repeal trails for first time since Alaska ballot counting started

A ballot measure that would repeal Alaska’s open primary and ranked choice election system is trailing for the first time ...

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