Alaska eradicated rats from a 6,869-acre Aleutian island more than two centuries after they arrived in a shipwreck; within two years some native bird populations had incre…

More than two centuries after a shipwreck brought non-native rats to a remote Alaskan island, removing the invasive rodents ...

I'm 23 and live on a remote island off the coast of Alaska. There are more conveniences than people expect.

Living on a small island in Alaska has more conveniences than I expected, including reliable internet and easy access to ...

New rule allows dogs on Alaska’s Pribilof Islands for anti-rat duties

For decades, dogs have been verboten on the Pribilof Islands under a rule imposed by the federal government to protect the ...

In 1944, on a remote Alaska island, 29 reindeer were left without any predators; years later, they had eaten themselves into extinction

A herd of 29 reindeer introduced to Alaska's remote St Matthew Island grew to 6,000 before extreme weather and food shortages ...
Newsweek

Alaska Earthquake Strikes Off Coast as Tremors Detected

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. An earthquake measuring a 5.6 magnitude rocked several islands near ...

In 1958, the US moved 25 caribou to an Alaska island as emergency food for military personnel; by 2005, their herd had grown to 2,750

Following the closure of the military base, a herd of caribou was introduced to enhance food reserves, leading to a dramatic ...

It's possible to walk from Russia to Alaska thanks to these islands

Little Diomede and Big Diomede are just 2.4 miles apart, but they are separated by nationality and time zone.
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One Of Alaska's Most Beautiful Islands Has Black Sand And Views You Can't Miss

Travelers longing for a rugged escape with options for immersing themselves in the unspoiled beauty of nature can easily find it when they voyage to Alaska. First time visitors and those who travel ...
Newsday

US troops finish deployment to remote Alaska island amid spike in Russian military activity

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — About 130 U.S. soldiers are returning to their bases after being deployed last week to a remote Alaska island with mobile rocket launchers amid a spike in Russian military activity ...