Tag Archives: Alaska

• News

  No leaks from rig grounded off Alaska

  However, bad weather is preventing it from being towed away.
• News

  7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Alaska

  A tsunami warning has been canceled.
• News

  Drilling rig runs aground off Alaskan island

  A Royal Dutch Shell drilling unit was aground on an uninhabited Alaskan island early Tuesday after lines to a tugboat that was towing the rig during a fierce winter storm.
• News

  Suspect in Alaska murder tied to other killings

  Authorities say Israel Keyes, who was arrested and charged in the killing of an Alaskan barista, killed himself while in custody.
• News / Offbeat

  Mayor of Alaska village walks on four paws

  Though the mayor generally receives positive reviews for his laissez-faire politics, he is guilty of frequently sleeping on the job.