Alaska

U.S. Defense & Military Politics 6 days ago

NORAD scrambles jets to intercept Russian bombers near Alaska

NORAD launched F-16s and F-35s to intercept Russian Tu-95s and Su-35s in Alaska's air defense zone Thursday during routine military patrol operations.

Travel February 14

Popular cruise company abruptly shuts down, disrupting upcoming vacations

A beloved cruise ship company abruptly closed after 15 years, shocking customers. Vacation plans have been disrupted. Passengers will receive refunds, the cruise line said.

NATO February 13

‘They were spying’: Sullivan sounds alarm on joint Russia-China moves in US Arctic zone

Russian and Chinese military incursions near Alaska prompt major U.S. defense investments, including reopening Adak base and new Arctic infrastructure.

Greenland February 4

Russia, China squeeze US Arctic defense zone as Trump eyes Greenland

Trump's Greenland focus highlights urgent Arctic security needs as Sen. Sullivan reveals new U.S. defenses against Sino-Russian threats in Alaska.

Senate January 12

Former Dem Rep. Mary Peltola announces U.S. Senate run: 'Put Alaska first'

Former Rep. Mary Peltola announced a 2026 Alaska Senate bid to challenge GOP incumbent Dan Sullivan, citing inflation and resource concerns.

Oregon December 10

New cockpit audio reveals chaos as off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot tried to shut engines off mid-flight

New cockpit audio reveals tense moments as former Alaska Airlines pilot on mushrooms tried shutting down engines mid-flight, forcing emergency Portland landing.

Energy In America December 8

Alaska hits back at insurers accused of using ‘woke’ underwriting to reshape energy policy as ANWR reopens

EXCLUSIVE: Alaska attorney general warns major insurers their Arctic exclusions and net-zero policies may illegally discriminate against energy projects.

Campus Radicals December 7

Alaska school district erases Veterans Day from official calendar: ‘Absolutely unacceptable’

Alaska GOP candidate Bernadette Wilson slams Anchorage School District for removing Veterans Day from calendar, calling it "woke indoctrination."

VIDEO December 6

Alaska GOP gubernatorial candidate Bernadette Wilson rips Anchorage schools for erasing Veterans Day from calendar

Wilson said the school district stripping of Veterans Day from the official calendar was ‘absolutely unacceptable.’

Energy In America December 6

Alaska Natives defy Democrats, champion push to revive Arctic drilling that Biden shut down

Senate passes resolution overturning Biden administration rule that blocked Arctic drilling in Alaska, despite Democrats' claims it would damage ecosystem.