Latest "arctic" stories

First US deep water port for the Arctic to host military, cruise ships

The port will accommodate larger cruise ships, and military vessels to counter the presence of Russian and Chinese ships in the Arctic.

6 months ago

This photo provided by the City of Nome shows the inner harbor of the Port of Nome, Alaska, on Aug. 11, 2017, where goods at that arrive at the port are then prepared for shipment to villages throughout the region.

The first US deep water port for the Arctic to host military

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, an Alaska Republican, said the expanded port will become the centerpiece of U.S. strategic infrastructure in the Arctic.

6 months ago

Air National Guard rescue flight highlights Alaska’s unique challenges

The Alaska Air National Guard traveled nearly 660 miles to rescue a pregnant woman on a small island two miles from Russia.

8 months ago

Opinion

How Michigan’s Camp Grayling can boost US military’s Arctic readiness

The DoD recognizes the importance of cold weather training, and that training can happen in Michigan.

By U.S. Senator Gary Peters, D.-Mich.

9 months ago

Will the Ukraine war slow Russia’s Arctic push?

Drones could offer the West an opening to catch up with Russia, bogged down in Ukraine, in establishing a foothold in the warming Arctic.

By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

11 months ago

Congress tells Air Force to upgrade skiplanes as Arctic heats up

Lawmakers called on the Air Force to study how swapping out the polar airlift fleet could help the U.S. keep protect the Arctic.

By Rachel S. Cohen

11 months ago