Russian military jets were "not seen as a threat" when they flew through international airspace not far from the border with Canada and the United States, the North American Aerospace Defense Command ...

The Russians were among the first Europeans to sense California's potential. Had they not sold their settlement there in 1841 ...

Seward. That’s the same Seward best remembered for his savvy purchase of Alaska from the Russian Empire for $7.2 million, ...

David Wilson lives in Alaska. He earned degrees in education and psychology as well as an M.B.A. His career experience includes teaching throughout Alaska in rural communities and providing technical ...

A resolution opposing the name change of Denali to Mount McKinley passes the House during its floor session at the Alaska State Capitol on Monday. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire) The vote on the ...

where the dessert was popularized in the 1860s to honor America’s acquisition of Alaska from the Russian Empire. The combination of ice cream, warm cake and toasted meringue creates a striking ...

The Royal Navy has been monitoring a Russian spy ship after it was spotted around UK waters earlier this week, the defence secretary has told MPs. John Healey said the vessel, Yantar, was used for ...

Also in September, the U.S. Coast Guard said that it tracked a group of Russian naval vessels, including two submarines, as they crossed into U.S. waters off Alaska in an apparent effort to avoid ...

With the usual ceremony and an unusual lack of leadership battles the 34th Alaska Legislature gaveled in on Tuesday for the start of a two-year session expected to be lean in terms of revenue ...

The British defense secretary told Parliament that the Yantar, which he described as a Russian spy ship, had come near Britain’s coast for the second time in a few months. By Stephen Castle and ...

The Midland Empire Farm, Home & Rural Lifestyle Show is at the St. Joe Civic Arena this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24 and 25. Celebrating its 36th year, the show has changed a lot, according to ...