Boeing details safety improvements one year after Alaska Airlines door plug incident
Almost one year after a door plug blowout on one of its 737 Max jets led to an explosive decompression, Boeing is now ...
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On This Day in 1959, Alaska—One of America’s Riskiest Investments—Became the 49th State in the Union
Nonetheless, Eisenhower signed legislation making Alaska a state on July 7, 1958. On January 3, 1959, Alaska was officially ...
Scientists issue dire warning following new report on disasters impacting Alaska: 'Weather had little to do with the floods'
A new report from the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy highlights how melting glaciers and extreme weather are ...
Boeing says it's turning things around one year after the Alaska Airlines incident
Boeing said Friday that it had hit several internal targets on safety and quality control despite a series of embarrassing ...
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In Alaska, air travel is a fact of life. But what happens when someone dies on a plane?
An average of two fatalities a year occur on planes landing in Anchorage, a stark reminder in a state where flying is often a ...
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The mystery of 53 dead caribou more than five decades ago
Scientists believe it was a lightning strike that likely killed the animals at a site about 33 miles southwest of Delta ...
Murkowski says she supports extending ObamaCare premium subsidies
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said she supports extending enhanced subsidies to help people afford premiums on ObamaCare ...
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Appeals court partially throws out convictions in Anchorage killing of 15-year-old Precious Alex
Lammar Burney, 39, and Jamal Townsend, 35, may receive new trials in the girl’s 2014 Mountain View death, or be adjudicated ...
Five reasons to be thankful for Jimmy Carter’s presidency
He championed human rights in Argentina, preserved Alaska’s wilderness and set the table for peace.
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Boosting wages and expanding assistance among 56 recommendations from Alaska child care task force
The task force, convened by Gov. Mike Dunleavy in 2023, recently unveiled its final recommendations for addressing the state’s child care crisis.
Boeing shares updates on safety plan 1 year after door plug incident
Boeing said it is "on track with progress showing tangible improvements" in an update about its safety and quality plan.
President Jimmy Carter left behind huge environmental legacy
When it came to protecting Mother Earth, in many respects, the late President Jimmy Carter was way ahead of his time.