The Latest Breaking News from Alaska

‘We’re not backing down’: Wells Fargo workers push to grow union campaign

Four branches of the bank in New Mexico, Alaska, California and Florida have filed for union elections since November

The Guardian - US · Dec 20, 2023

Alaska governor's budget plan includes roughly $3,400 checks for residents and deficit of nearly $1B

Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy has unveiled a budget plan that would pay residents an oil-wealth dividend of about $3,400 next year and use savings to plug an estimated $990 million deficit

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023

Ranked choice is 'the hot reform' in democracy. Here's what you should know about it

Roughly 50 American voting jurisdictions have now moved to a ranked choice voting system, and it's shaping up to be one of the political subplots of 2024.

WEKU · Dec 13, 2023

US Coast Guard helicopter that crashed during rescue mission in Alaska is recovered

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter that crashed in southeast Alaska during a rescue mission last month has been recovered

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2023

The Art of Seeing #31: “There’s an art in anticipating, knowing exactly when to press the shutter”

From a beach in Alaska, Benedict Brain explains the importance of capturing the decisive moment in your photos

Digital Camera World · Dec 8, 2023

US touts new era of collaboration with Native American tribes to manage public lands and water

Top U.S. officials say they are entering a new era of collaboration with Native American and Alaska Native leaders in managing public lands, water and other resources

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

Shedd Aquarium welcomes orphaned 8-week-old sea otter pup

The new arrival will stay behind closed doors as staff help him acclimate to his new environment, Shedd officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 7, 2023

A sea otter pup found alone in Alaska has a new home at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium

A northern sea otter who was found alone and malnourished in the remote Alaska town of Seldovia in October has a new home in Chicago

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

"Untenable" SNAP backlog in Alaska

"At least one in 10 Alaskans who depend on federally funded food stamps are now waiting on critical aid"

Salon · Dec 4, 2023

Alaska Airlines To Buy Hawaiian Airlines For $1.9 Bn

Alaska Airlines announced Sunday that it would buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion, consolidating its position as the nation's fifth biggest carrier if it can attain regulatory approval.

International Business Times · Dec 4, 2023