Alaska Airlines welcomes Philippine Airlines as newest global partner

Alaska Airlines is celebrating the addition of its newest global airline partner, Philippine Airlines, the flag carrier of the Philippines and the oldest operating commercial airline in Asia. With our new frequent flyer partnership, Alaska becomes …

Crowley names VP of Operations for fuels business serving Alaska

Industry leader Josh Cheshier has been named vice president of operations for the Crowley Fuels business unit, which provides energy distribution and supply chain solutions throughout Alaska. With more than two decades of expertise in the energy sector, …

Alaska Becomes First State to Require Alcohol Labels for Breast, Colon Cancer

A measure first introduced by AK House Representative Andrew Gray to Address Low Awareness of Cancer Risk Associated with Alcohol, the Third Largest Contributor to Cancer in Women Becomes Law. Juneau, AK —Alaska State Representative Andrew Gray (D – …

Alaska: Extreme Logistics

With its remote but supremely strategic location, the Last Frontier rewards logistics providers that are relentlessly resourceful. While vacationers can hope to traverse Alaska with little more than an adventurous spirit and creative improvisation, …

April 30: Rick Thoman’s Climate Highlight for Western Alaska

NOAA's Climate Prediction Center has released the outlook for May and for all of the region, both average temperature and total precipitation for the month show no tilt to favor either above or below normal. This doesn't mean that near-normal is …

Soil Research Results in Opportunities in Alaska

ROCK SPRINGS — Research at Western Wyoming Community College resulted in a student trip to The Last Frontier. Students, equipped with their research projects, attended a conference in Alaska with Josh Holmes, the associate professor of microbiology at the …

Silver Sky Aviation Aims To Make Its Mark in Alaska

Homer caregiver named as a 2025 Alaska Direct...

The recognition honors professionals exemplifying a workforce that empowers community inclusion for people with intellectual, developmental disabilities. Homer’s Brian Ormond has been named a 2025 Direct Support Professional of the Year, honoring his work …

How AI could be a tool to help preserve indigenous languages across Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Many indigenous languages across Alaska are at risk of being lost, and present-day advocates are working toward preservation. One idea being explored is the possibility of utilizing artificial intelligence. Nathan Bennett is a …

For Alaska legislators, it’s try, try, try again on big public education funding effort

For the third time in two years, the Alaska Legislature has approved a bill that seeks to increase long-term state funding for the state’s K-12 public schools. On Wednesday, the state Senate voted 17-3 and the House voted 31-8 to approve House Bill 57, …