Hurricane-force winds cause widespread damage in Alaska's largest city
Thousands of residents across Alaska’s largest city were still without power Monday, a day after a powerful storm brought hurricane-force winds that downed power lines, damaged trees, forced more than a dozen planes to divert,
Alaska pummeled by hurricane-force winds near 130 mph as widespread damage seen in Anchorage
The largest populated city in Alaska is still recovering from the hurricane-force winds that battered homes and infrastructure on Sunday, leaving thousands without power.
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After school funding dispute, 4 Alaska districts move on without federally promised money
Alaska’s Department of Education claimed victory in the pandemic funding dispute, and will collect $17.5 million in federal reimbursements.
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Delta Air Lines drops 2 Alaska cities as turf battles persist with Alaska Airlines
SkyTeam alliance member Delta Air Lines is pulling out of smaller Alaskan airports in favor of major ones, and Alaska Airlines is adding service to the contiguous U.S.
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Federal Approval Secured for Alaska’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan
Alaska’s 2025 federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure plan approved, opening door to $11 million for charging stations and more.
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Nonstop flights from around the country and from Bush Alaska are an essential part of Anchorage’s economy
While major airlines handle flights to bigger destinations, a number of small carriers offer direct flights to all corners of Alaska.
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National Weather Service updates criteria for cold weather advisories in Alaska
NWS Alaska meteorologist Tim Markle said the warnings are designed to let community members know when the cold weather presents a risk to the community. However, the old system set wind chill warnings and advisories, which were statewide in scope, and only kicked in when there was a wind chill.
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New DNA research on Alaska red king crab shows more diversity than previously thought
Researchers recently found that the species should be split into six, maybe even seven, genetically distinct groups.
Alaska Airlines announces new summer routes from Anchorage
This week, announced two summer seasonal routes from Anchorage, flying to Detroit and Sacramento. In addition, the airline will resume flights between Fairbanks and Portland. With the updated schedule,
Invasive pike use marine corridors to colonize new Alaska territory
Northern pike are moving through salt water to invade freshwater habitats in Southcentral Alaska, according to a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE.
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Alaska Airlines Expands Alaska Schedule, Adds New Hawaii Service
Hawaiian Airlines, now part of the Alaska Air Group, currently operates the Ontario-Honolulu route with daily service using Airbus A321 aircraft. However, reservations are only open through June 12, signaling that Alaska Airlines will replace the carrier on the sector.
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Angie Spear named director of Alaska International Airport System
Angie Spear has been appointed director of the Alaska International Airport System, which oversees Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and Fairbanks International Airport. Spear brings 18 years of aviation experience,