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2025 was full of big stories — from the threat of Mount Spurr erupting to Presidents Trump and Putin meeting in Anchorage to the devastating Western Alaska storm that displaced hundreds.
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A bumpy snailfish, Andean mouse opossum and ancient sea cow were just some of the many species described in 2025. -
The boy was born with the rare disease that would gradually take away his cognitive and motor function without treatment. -
For most of 2025, cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin surged as President Trump vowed to make the U.S. a crypto leader. But now, a severe sell-off has shaken the sector. -
The National Weather Service says temperatures could plunge to nearly 50 below Wednesday night and stay dangerously cold through the weekend. -
Rural health leaders say they're cautiously optimistic about a new federal rural health fund. -
Juneau has broken its all-time snow record for the month of December with 63.7 inches as of Tuesday morning. -
Alaska public health officials continue to recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns, citing high rates of chronic infection in the state. -
Alaska was awarded more money than any state except for Texas — and far more per person, roughly $365 per Alaskan.
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The American Geophysical Union conference brought together Earth and space scientists from more than a hundred countries, including researchers from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. -
To qualify, the storm must have prevented you from returning to your workplace, or you must have suffered a typhoon-related injury that affected your ability to work.
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