NORAD intercepts Russian, Chinese aircraft near Alaska
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) tracked and intercepted a combination of Chinese and Russian aircraft operating near Alaska on Wednesday. U.S. and Canadian aircraft intercepted the two Russian TU-95 and two Chinese H-6 military aircraft operating in international airspace, NORAD said in a statement. The foreign aircraft did not enter U.S. or Canadian […]
Bald eagle attacks prompt warning from Alaska officials
A recent spate of eagle attacks has Alaskans confused as to why these majestic birds attack humans. At least three local residents in Kodiak, Alaska, were attacked by eagles and required stitches, officials with the Port Authority said in a Facebook post. The incident happened in St Herman’s Boat Harbour, also known as Dog Bay. […]
ConocoPhillips sues Biden administration over Alaska drilling restrictions
American Petroleum Institute CEO Mike Sommers talks about the nation’s energy independence and the lawsuit against President Biden’s EV mandate. Alaska’s largest oil companies have filed a lawsuit against the Department of the Interior, asking a judge to throw out the new rules. Imposed by the Biden Administration They claim it will “disrupt and thwart […]
Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola will be absent from House floor to prepare fish for winter storage
Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) will not attend this week’s House vote to prepare fish for her family. “This week, Congresswoman Peltola will be traveling with her family around the state to pack freezers with fish for the winter. Mary’s family, and her late husband’s family, rely on her to some extent for their livelihoods,” her […]
Biden Makes Another Move To Crush Economic Development In Alaska
The Biden administration announced two steps on Friday to crack down on oil, gas and mining in Alaska. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that it is advancing a plan to keep 28 million acres of Alaska under protections from oil and gas development and also is cementing its decision to block the Ambler […]
Native American-Owned Entities Sue Biden Admin Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Decision To Kill Alaska Mining Project
Two organizations owned primarily by Native Americans are suing the Biden administration for its move to effectively kill a mining project in Alaska. Iliamna Natives Limited and the Alaska Peninsula Corporation, two organizations that predominantly represent small Native American communities in Alaska, filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday in the […]
Alaska Airlines reaches tentative deal with flight attendants
Alaska Airlines has reached a tentative agreement with its flight attendants union, marking the latest labor victory for airline workers. Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Association (CWA) Announced on Friday The union, which represents more than 6,500 Alaska Airlines flight attendants, said it had reached an agreement with the airline but did not provide details of […]
Air Force colonel Mark Sletten, Utah resident Paul Kondrat missing in Alaska plane crash
An Air Force colonel in charge of Alaska military operations is one of two people still missing after a small plane crashed into a remote lake during a training flight on Tuesday, officials said. Alaska Wildlife Troopers and Alaska Command have identified the two men aboard the small plane that crashed into Crescent Lake near […]
Alaska man, police officers rescue baby moose stuck in lake from ‘sure demise’
A baby moose in Alaska last week fell into a lake and became stuck between a floatplane and a pier, but was saved from what police described as “certain death.” According to the Associated Press, Spencer Warren, who works for Destination Alaska Adventures, was arriving at work at Beluga Lake in Homer around 6:30 a.m. […]
Alaska Daily review – this astonishingly basic drama would be better without Hilary Swank | Television & radio
circleWhatever happened to Hilary Swank? It’s been 20 years since she won Oscars for Boys Don’t Cry and Million Dollar Baby, but she’s been working pretty steadily since then. Name at least two recent roles and you’ll get quiz points, and a bonus if you can think of a hit. Swank’s Hollywood wild card, the […]