Plan to Limit Cruise Ships in Alaska Fails to Get Enough Signatures to Make Ballot

A plan to limit cruise ship traffic in Juneau, Alaska won’t appear on the fall 2025 election ballot. The “Cruise Ship Limits” petition, which wanted to cap daily passenger numbers and shorten the cruise season, didn’t collect enough signatures by its May …

“Alaska’s Battle for Oil" - Phil Wight on Representation Accuracy in Professional Interviews

By Rachel Blume and Sarah Manriquez The moment has come. National Geographic has reached out to interview you on an upcoming documentary focusing on a topic in your field. At first, you’re excited and flushed with the exhilaration of being interviewed by a …

2 fighter jets from South Korea make emergency landing on remote Alaska island

AFP-Alaska Statement on End of Legislative Session 

JUNEAU, AK — Today, the Alaska State Legislature wrapped up its 2025 legislative session, marking the close of the first year of the 34th session.  While we appreciate the work and time lawmakers put in and the progress made through some key reforms this …

Alaska Legislature adjourns a day early in ‘smoothest ending in 20 years’ following months of budget battles

Lawmakers speed through final votes on veto override on education funding bill, budget with $1,000 PFD. This is a developing story. In what the Alaska Legislature’s longest-serving member called the “smoothest ending in 20 years” the Senate adjourned for …

American Express to end HawaiianMiles transfers as loyalty program merges with Alaska Airlines

Alaska lawmakers override governor’s veto of education funding bill

An education bill in Alaska that increases funding per student and allows for the establishment of charter schools was enacted after lawmakers overrode Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s (R-AK) veto.  The 14-page bill included regulations for phone use in schools and …

Alaska Airlines Visa vs. Alaska Airlines Business Visa: Should you get the personal or business card?

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles are popular among Alaska Airlines and Oneworld loyalists — so getting one of their two cobranded credit cards might interest you. Those two cards are the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card and the Alaska Airlines …

Alaska Legislature approves austere operating budget with $1,000 PFD, but savings draw fails

Senate President Gary Stevens talks with members during an at-ease moment. From left are Donny Olson, Mike Cronk, Mike Shower, Stevens, Cathy Giessel, Bill Wielechowski and Shelley Hughes. During a Senate floor session at the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau …

Alaska Legislature Passes Bill To Expand Access To Affordable Child Care

The Alaska Legislature has passed Senate Bill 95, which aims to improve access to affordable, high-quality child care for working families while strengthening the state’s workforce. Sponsored by the Senate Health & Social Services Committee, SB 95 …