Scientists issue dire warning following new report on disasters impacting Alaska: 'Weather had little to do with the floods'
A new report from the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy highlights how melting glaciers and extreme weather are ...
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On This Day in 1959, Alaska—One of America’s Riskiest Investments—Became the 49th State in the Union
Nonetheless, Eisenhower signed legislation making Alaska a state on July 7, 1958. On January 3, 1959, Alaska was officially ...
Nick Begich III sworn in as Alaska's new U.S. representative, names former business partner to staff
Alaska's newly elected Republican U.S. Rep. Nick Begich III cast his first vote on Friday, supporting Louisiana Republican Rep. Mike Johnson for House speaker on the first day of the 119th Congress.
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In Alaska, air travel is a fact of life. But what happens when someone dies on a plane?
An average of two fatalities a year occur on planes landing in Anchorage, a stark reminder in a state where flying is often a ...
Boeing says it's turning things around one year after the Alaska Airlines incident
Boeing said Friday that it had hit several internal targets on safety and quality control despite a series of embarrassing ...
Boeing details safety improvements one year after Alaska Airlines door plug incident
Almost one year after a door plug blowout on one of its 737 Max jets led to an explosive decompression, Boeing is now ...
What more mining and drilling in Alaska could mean for Canadian companies
Alaska is calling on U.S. president-elect Donald Trump to make it easier for mine and drill projects to go ahead in the ...
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Alaska lawmakers propose creation of risk pool program for fishermen
State lawmakers in Alaska are proposing the creation of a risk pool program for commercial fishermen as the sector continues ...
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This year, resolve to become a member of the Alaska Botanical Garden
Great cities have botanical gardens. Anchorage’s garden relies on income from donations, member dues and gate receipts.
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Dismal December snowfall caps a wetter-than-normal year for Alaska
For our Ask a Climatologist segment, Brian Brettschneider says this year was wetter than normal, particularly in the summer, ...
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Alaska raises minimum wage to $11.91 with another increase in July
Alaska’s minimum wage has risen to $11.91 as of January 1, 2025, with plans for another increase to $13 per hour in July.
Alaska Knows Why Her Drag Show Resonates: ‘It’s About Family’
The performer discusses her Off Broadway musical about warring queens. “Everyone can connect to being a young person not ...