This company helped build an Alaska mine without a tailings dump. Can it build two more?
Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse has little patience left for mines that aren’t getting built. After 40 years in Alaska’s mining ...
What’s the cost of passenger trauma? Alaska Airlines values it at $1,500.
Alaska Airlines offered passengers $1,500 after the Boeing 737 Max 9 incident, but legal action could reap greater awards.
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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 ...
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Scientists warn Alaska faces worsening climate disasters
A new report highlights the severe impacts of climate change on Alaska, with glacial melting, floods, and fisheries crises ...
In Alaska, air travel is a fact of life. But what happens when someone dies on a plane?
It was just before Thanksgiving two years ago that Jim Haugom died on a flight to Alaska. Haugom and his wife, Patty, were returning from a family visit on Oahu and looking forward to the holidays at ...
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Nick Begich III sworn in as Alaska’s new U.S. representative, names former business partner to staff
Begich took the oath of office after Louisiana Republican Rep. Mike Johnson was reelected speaker Friday afternoon.
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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Australian company seeks to revive antimony mine near Fairbanks
Along with gallium and germanium, antimony is one of three minerals that China recently said it would stop exporting to the ...
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Task force report identifies ways to make child care more available and affordable in Alaska
Wider eligibility for subsidies, faster processes for hiring caregivers and dual use of school spaces are among the ...
Alaska Airlines plane was struck by an eagle, forcing flight back to the airport
The eagle was taken to a bird rehabilitation center where it was euthanized due to the severity of its injury.
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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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Construction and oil expected to lead job growth in Alaska this year
Alaska is expected to have moderate job growth in 2025, with the construction and oil and gas sectors forecast to be the big ...