NORAD Jets Intercept 4 Russian Aircraft Off Alaska’s Coastlines

The North American Aerospace Defense Command detected and tracked four Russian military aircraft Tuesday as they passed through international airspace off Alaska’s coasts.   NORAD dispatched four F-16 fighters and an air tanker from Eielson Air Force Base …

Panel recommends pay increases every 2 years for Alaska governor, legislators

Latest defense bill includes $723M in projects for Alaska, plus National Guard staffing improvements

Environmentalist group sues to gain information about Alaska trawler toll on marine mammals

Judge dismisses Alaska Highway subcontractor’s appeal

A B.C. Supreme Court judge in Vancouver decided a federal highway construction contractor can amend its counterclaim. On Dec. 12, Justice Miriam Maisonville dismissed an appeal by Canadian Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Inc. (CCMET). …

Fairbanks’ Pump House prepares Alaska-themed Christmas Eve dinner

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU) - Staff at Fairbanks’ Pump House Restaurant & Saloon used a combination of classic Alaska and comfort foods, including lots of king crab to feed a Christmas Eve crowd five different specials. “We try to use as much and cross- …

'Anxious' Alaska Airlines flyer opens emergency exit and climbs onto plane wing during deboarding

She was just winging it. An “anxious” Alaska Airlines flyer dramatically opened the emergency exit of the plane and climbed onto the wing after Flight 323 landed and reached the gate in a bizarre scene in Seattle on Sunday. The airline said the disruptive …

Caroline County family’s trip to Alaska pushed back amid American Airlines delays

HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) -The FAA issued a ground stop on one of the year’s busiest travel days, impacting families nationwide, including those at Richmond International Airport. While there were no cancellations out of RIC, seven delays were more significant …

Status Matches Now Available For Alaska & Hawaiian Airlines Frequent Fliers

Frequent flyers with Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines can now match elite status between the two airlines as they prepare to launch a unified loyalty program. The move follows several recent changes to enable more reciprocal benefits between the …

Trump pledges ditching Denali in favor of Mt. McKinley, but Alaska senators pan plan: 'Awful idea'

Fox News White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich has the latest on the planned executive orders on 'The Story.' President-elect Trump pledged this week to undo former President Obama’s 2015 decision to change the name of North America’s tallest …