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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 ...
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 ...
Alaska ranked-choice system threatened with fresh repeal efforts
Opponents of Alaska’s ranked-choice system are renewing their efforts to overhaul the voting method ahead of 2026 after an ...
Putin Ally Calls for Alaska's Return to Russia
Vladimir Solovyov called for the U.S. state's return to Russia after Russian military aircrafts recently entered ...
Alaska Airlines crew, passenger injured during turbulence on flight out of Seattle
The airline says that to protect individuals' privacy, it is not providing details on the severity of the injuries.
Former Trump adviser: If Denmark can’t defend Greenland, let US buy it to ‘become part of Alaska’
Former national security adviser Robert O’Brien said in a Sunday interview that Denmark should let the U.S. “buy” Greenland ...
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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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Opinion: Jimmy Carter’s legacy to Alaska and America
One of his greatest achievements as president was the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, which created benefits ...
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Boosting wages and expanding assistance among 56 recommendations from Alaska child care task force
The task force, convened by Gov. Mike Dunleavy in 2023, recently unveiled its final recommendations for addressing the state’s child care crisis.
New video shows ‘anxious’ Alaska Airlines passenger walking onto wing of plane after opening emergency exit
A newly released video showed the stunning moment an “anxious” Alaska Airlines flyer opened an emergency exit and climbed ...