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12+ min ago (277+ words) Just 3 minutes ago, a 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Elfin Cove, Hoonah-Angoon, Alaska, USA. The tremor was recorded early afternoon on Thursday, December 18th, 2025, at 3:53 pm local time, at a very shallow depth of 3.7 miles below the surface.The event was filed by the United States Geological Survey, the first seismological agency to report it.A second report was later issued by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), which listed it as a magnitude 3.7 earthquake as well.Towns or cities near the epicenter where the quake might have been felt as very weak shaking include Elfin Cove (pop. 20) located 19 miles from the epicenter, Pelican (pop. 91) 32 miles away, and Gustavus (pop. 430) 40 miles away. In Hoonah (pop. 760, 52 miles away), the quake was probably not felt.Earthquake data: Date & time: Dec 19, 2025 12:53 am (Universal Time) local time (19 Dec 2025 00:53 GMT)Magnitude: 4.9Depth: 5.00 kmEpicenter latitude / longitude: 57.82N / 136.55W (Yakutat City and, Alaska,…...

16+ min ago (141+ words) Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Light mag. 3.7 earthquake - 30 km WNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska, on Friday, Dec 19, 2025, at 12:53 am (Universal Time) - Look up quakes in: Mag. 3.7 earthquake - 30 km WNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska, on Friday, Dec 19, 2025, at 12:53 am (Universal Time) - A moderate magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit 30 km WNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska, on Fri, Dec 19, 2025 at 00:53 GMT. The quake had a very shallow depth of 6 km (3.7 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so). User-reports for this quake Data for the same earthquake as reported by different agencies Previous quakes in the same area of this earthquake Map of earlier quakes in the area of this quake Support Us " Help Us Enhance Our Services!...

3+ hour ago (153+ words) BOISE, Idaho " Starting in June, Alaska Airlines will begin hosting a nonstop route between the Boise Airport and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Alaska. The summer-only route will be available to travelers from mid-June to mid-August, with round-trip flights available on Wednesdays and Sundays. RELATED | Local illustrator selected for Boise Airport public art project Boise Airport Director Rebecca Hupp called the new route a boon for those interested in taking advantage of the "outdoor adventure" and "breathtaking scenery" synonymous with the largest and northernmost state in the union. "We're excited to make it easier for Boise travelers to get there nonstop this summer," said Hupp. "This new route creates opportunities for tourism, economic growth, and stronger connections between our two communities." In addition to the Boise route, Alaska Airlines will also feature new nonstop routes to 16 other destinations from…...

4+ hour, 16+ min ago (177+ words) BOISE, Idaho " Alaska Airlines on Thursday announced a new, nonstop service to Anchorage through the Boise Airport beginning in June 2026." The seasonal summer service will operate through mid-August. Round trip flights will be offered on Wednesdays and Sundays." The airline also announced nonstop routes from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to 16 other destinations, including Spokane, Washington and Boston. Tickets for the newly added routes are currently available for purchase at alaskaair.com. Nonstop flights to Portland are also on Alaska Airlines' expansion list. This includes flights to multiple cities in the state of Washington and service to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. "Anchorage and Portland are essential airports to our guests and us in our growing global network," said Kirsten Amrine, vice president of revenue management and network planning for the airline. "The state of Alaska remains high on the wish…...

6+ hour, 10+ min ago (166+ words) SPOKANE, Wash. " Alaska Airlines is set to launch a new nonstop service from Spokane International Airport to Anchorage, Alaska, beginning June 10, 2026. This twice-weekly summer service will run on Wednesdays and Saturdays through Aug. 15. "We continually assess the travel needs and preferences of our community, and know Anchorage, particularly during the summer travel period, is a sought-after destination by Inland Northwest passengers," Airport CEO Dave Haring said in a press release. The new service aims to provide easier access to popular cruise and inland destinations. On average, more than 100 passengers travel daily between the Inland Northwest and Anchorage. Flights will depart Spokane at 2:50 p.m., arriving in Anchorage at 5:45 p.m. Return flights will leave Anchorage at 6:30 p.m., arriving back in Spokane at 11:13 p.m. For those interested in booking, tickets can be purchased on Alaska Airlines' website. More information about Spokane International Airport's offerings can be found…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (748+ words) Gov. Bob Ferguson met Whatcom County leaders on Wednesday, Dec. 17, and toured parts of Sumas, Everson and Nooksack, devastated by recent flooding. "It's pretty sobering to see the impacts in that community," he said, noting other areas in the state, such as Yakima, Lewis County and Stehekin, have also been severely impacted by the recent weather. Ferguson was continuing a damage assessment tour of western Washington before speaking in a news conference at the Whatcom Emergency Operations Center. The visit comes a week after historic flooding began to pummel the region as far north as Sumas to areas south of Seattle. While Mount Vernon and Burlington were largely spared from severe flooding when the Skagit River reached a record-breaking peak, Sumas and Everson were not as lucky. The Nooksack River hit a record peak of 150.49 feet on Thursday, Dec. 11, not…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (244+ words) How a prehistoric teenager survived serious injures from a lion attack for months - A new study suggests a teenage boy, living over 6,000 years ago in what is now Bulgaria, survived a lion attack. - Archaeologists uncovered his remains, revealing multiple bite marks on his skull, which were identified as being from a lion's carnassial tooth. - Despite severe injuries, including potential brain damage, the boy lived for at least two to three months after the attack. - His survival and the healing of his wounds indicate that he received care and support from his community. - This discovery offers insights into the social structure and care for disabled individuals during the Eneolithic period, as well as the historical range of lions in Eastern Europe. How a prehistoric teenager survived serious injures from a lion attack for months - A new study suggests a teenage boy,…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (675+ words) The Municipality of Anchorage will incorporate the traditional quillwork designs of the Dena'ina people into a new seal that retains many of the elements of its existing logo. The Anchorage Assembly on Tuesday voted to replace its existing municipal seal, a decision that followed a public feedback survey the Assembly chair believes was hacked and disagreements on the timing and costs associated with the project. The original Anchorage seal featured a blue anchor and gold-sailed ship under the midnight sun, with an airplane soaring overhead, originally designed by artist Joan Kimura in a contest in the early "70s. The seal was adopted in 1975 during the unification of the City of Anchorage and the Greater Anchorage Area Borough. In November, Assembly Chair Chris Constant introduced four new seal designs to the Assembly and asked community members to vote on their favorite through…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago (364+ words) A magnitude 3.8 earthquake near Kalifornsky, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA, was reported only 4 minutes ago by the United States Geological Survey, considered the key international and national agency that monitors seismic activity in the US. The earthquake occurred at an intermediate depth of 50 miles beneath the epicenter early morning on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025, at 2:43 am local time. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report.Our monitoring service identified a second report from The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) which listed the quake at magnitude 3.8 as well. A third agency, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), reported the same quake at magnitude 3.8.According to preliminary calculations, we do not expect that the quake was felt by…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago (322+ words) Powerful winds blasted Southcentral Alaska for the second weekend in a row, with gusts topping 70 mph in parts of Anchorage and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. National Weather Service meteorologist Carson Jones said the winds were less severe than last weekend's Mat-Su storm, which prompted a local disaster declaration. But they were still significant. "It wasn't quite as strong as the previous event," Jones said. "But Palmer was still reporting winds near or above 80 miles an hour. And then Anchorage had some observations at JBER and Ted Stevens [Anchorage International Airport] that were above 70 miles an hour." Officials did not report any major damage. In Anchorage, they said the winds led to downed trees, some roof damage and power outages,which were mostly resolved by Monday afternoon. The Anchorage Fire Department also warned of icy roads. Jones said a high-pressure system along…...