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Iconic pet reindeer in Alaska falls mysteriously ill after someone tampers in his pen • Mar. 13, 2025, 4:17 PM ET (AP)
A volcano near Alaska's largest city could erupt in the coming weeks or months, scientists say • Mar. 12, 2025, 5:52 PM ET (AP)
Experts and recovery teams hope to reach site of Alaska avalanche that buried 3 skiers • Mar. 6, 2025, 8:06 PM ET (AP)
Avalanche buries 3 skiers near Anchorage, Alaska, officials say • Mar. 5, 2025, 11:08 PM ET (AP)
Things to know about avalanches, what causes them and how to stay safe • Mar. 5, 2025, 7:08 PM ET (AP)

Facts

Also Known As Last Frontier
Capital Juneau
Population1 (2020) 733,391; (2024 est.) 740,133
Governor Michael J. Dunleavy (Republican)
Date Of Admission January 3, 1959
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (Republican) • Daniel Sullivan (Republican)
State Nickname The Last Frontier
State Motto "North to the Future"
State Bird willow ptarmigan
State Flower alpine forget-me-not
State Song “Alaska’s Flag”
Seats In The U.S. House Of Representatives 1 (of 435)
Time Zone Alaskan (GMT − 9 hours)
Total Area (Sq Km) 1,723,337
Total Area (Sq Mi) 665,384
1Excluding military abroad.

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