During the short Arctic summer, mosquitoes form massive swarms. But Alaska mosquitoes are less dangerous than those in other places.

While the mosquito might be an obvious choice, dragonflies can stop on a dime at 35 miles an hour and even fly backward.

The good news is, after having been to Alaska during summer, we can say that the mosquitoes weren’t bad. However, Alaska’s got its fair share of no-see-ums (blood-sucking insects called ...

Thirty years ago, students from the Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary School in Aniak were among those who held a statewide ...

Discover Alaska’s summer extremes, from midnight sun and giant mosquitoes to wild bears and glacier tours, in this humorous travel story.

Mosquitoes bite. In Alaska, Zika won’t. That’s the conclusion of the state’s medical experts, a week after a third Alaskan was identified to have the tropical illness. The Alaskan, who has ...

ANCHORAGE – An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainee held during June at an Alaska Department of Corrections ...

Oregon has no reports so far of people contracting the virus. But it's still wise to cover up and prevent bites, health ...

In Alaska, it's possible to experience all four seasons in one day – which means you need to be extra strategic when packing for your cruise.

Thirty years ago, students from the Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary School in Aniak were among those who held a statewide election to declare an insect that best represented Alaska.