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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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Nick Begich III is sworn in as Alaska's representative in the U.S. House
On a day of choppy political seas, Begich makes it clear he's not there to make waves for the Republican speaker.
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Appeals court partially throws out convictions in Anchorage killing of 15-year-old Precious Alex
Lammar Burney, 39, and Jamal Townsend, 35, may receive new trials in the girl’s 2014 Mountain View death, or be adjudicated ...
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Great cities have botanical gardens. The Alaska Botanical Garden needs your support.
Simply put, great cities have botanical gardens. Some are associated with a university, like the Georgeson Botanical Garden ...
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.
Murkowski says she supports extending ObamaCare premium subsidies
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said she supports extending enhanced subsidies to help people afford premiums on ObamaCare ...
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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 admitted as the 49th state. That same year, Hawaii would become the 50th.
Boeing shares updates on safety plan 1 year after door plug incident
Boeing said it is "on track with progress showing tangible improvements" in an update about its safety and quality plan.
Five reasons to be thankful for Jimmy Carter’s presidency
He championed human rights in Argentina, preserved Alaska’s wilderness and set the table for peace.