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theconversation.compolitics3 days ago
Trump Says Texas and Alaska Pipelines Could Replace Strait of Hormuz Shipments
President Trump said pipelines in Texas and Alaska could replace the Strait of Hormuz for shipping. He made the remarks in a Fox News interview on Tuesday. The Hill reported the statements.
science6 days ago
Total Solar Eclipse Set for August 12 Across Greenland Iceland and Spain
A total solar eclipse will cross Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain and part of Portugal on August 12. Parts of the United States from Alaska to North Carolina will see a partial eclipse the same day.
Los Angeles Timespolitics6 days ago
Alaska Senate Ballot Will List Two Candidates Named Dan Sullivan
State officials will place both an incumbent Republican senator and an independent challenger named Dan Sullivan on the November ballot. The state Supreme Court reversed an earlier decision that had removed the challenger from the primary ballot.
nypost.comworld7 days ago
Dairy Queen Closes 46 Locations Since Early 2025 While Retaining Most of Its 7,800 Stores
The ice cream chain has shut 42 Texas stores between February and March after its local operator refused renovations. Three Alaska locations closed in early July, leaving one remaining site in Soldotna.
forbes.combusiness7 days ago
Dairy Queen Franchisees Close More Than 40 Stores While Chain Operates Over 7,800 Locations
Franchise owners shut more than 40 Dairy Queen locations across several states. Most closures took place in Texas, with recent ones reported in Alaska and Montana.
nrn.comworld8 days ago
Dairy Queen Franchisees Close 46 Locations Since Early 2025, Most Tied to One Texas Operator
At least 46 Dairy Queen restaurants have closed across the United States since early 2025. Recent shutdowns eliminated all but one location in Alaska and one longtime site in Montana.
news.sky.compolitics10 days ago
Hairstylist on Virgin Voyages Ship Charged With Abusive Sexual Contact
Pranit Pawar, a 26-year-old hairstylist on the Virgin Voyages ship Brilliant Lady, faces two federal counts of abusive sexual contact. The charges stem from alleged incidents on June 26 during an Alaskan cruise. He was arrested by the FBI when the ship returned to Seattle.
sbs.com.auworld11 days ago
Ruby Princess docks in Alaska after second stomach illness outbreak
The Ruby Princess arrived in Haines, Alaska, Monday with seven people isolated for acute gastroenteritis. The ship had been disinfected after a larger norovirus outbreak on its prior voyage from San Francisco.
abcnews.go.comworld11 days ago
National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisories for Parts of Northern Alaska
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks issued heat advisories for Alaska's Western and Central Arctic Plains and Yukon Flats as temperatures are forecast to reach 80 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit early this week. Advisories run through Tuesday for the Arctic Plains and through Wedn…
abcnews.go.comworld12 days ago
Justice Department investigates Alaska Senate candidate over name similarity
The Justice Department has opened an inquiry into a candidate whose name matches the incumbent senator. Officials are examining whether the filing could involve wire fraud or efforts to affect the election process.
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io9.gizmodo.compolitics13 days ago
Norovirus Sickens 3.4% of Passengers on Ruby Princess Alaska Voyage
The Ruby Princess reported 102 passenger and 23 crew cases of norovirus on its June 12 departure from San Francisco. The CDC received notification June 28 and the ship completed cleaning after docking July 2.
abcnews.go.compolitics13 days ago
Supreme Court Allows States to Count Late Mail Ballots
The U.S. Supreme Court on June 29 upheld Mississippi's law allowing non-military mail-in ballots received after Election Day. The Alaska Supreme Court issued a separate ruling the same day on a Senate ballot challenge.
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Newsweekworld13 days ago
Census Data Shows Regional Gaps in Air Conditioning Access During Heatwave
Census Bureau estimates indicate wide differences in household air-conditioning availability across states as a heat dome covers much of the eastern United States. The data show the highest shares of homes without cooling in Alaska, Hawaii, and parts of the Northwest and Northeas…
io9.gizmodo.comworld14 days ago
Norovirus Sickens 125 on Ruby Princess 20-Day Alaska Voyage
@NBCNews reported that 102 passengers and 23 crew members contracted norovirus on the Ruby Princess during its June 12 to July 2 voyage. The ship docked in San Francisco on July 2 after completing the 20-day round trip to Canada and Alaska.
slate.compolitics15 days ago
Justice Department Investigates Alaska Senate Candidate Over Name Similarity
The U.S. Department of Justice opened a probe into Dan J. Sullivan's campaign amid allegations he seeks to confuse voters with a name matching incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan. The move follows state court rulings that kept the challenger on the August primary ballot. @ABC reported…
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washingtonpost.comworld15 days ago
Eisenhower Administration Received Over 1,900 Flag Designs Before Selecting 50-Star Version
In 1958 the Eisenhower administration collected more than 1,900 proposals for a new U.S. flag after Alaska and Hawaii were slated for statehood. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library preserved the submissions, which ranged from pencil sketches to sewn cloth flags.
Nbc Newspolitics15 days ago
Prosecutors Investigate Alaska Senate Candidate Named Dan Sullivan
State and federal prosecutors are examining whether a U.S. Senate candidate sharing the name of the Republican incumbent may be part of a scheme to confuse voters in Alaska. The inquiry focuses on the campaign's possible role in voter confusion.
axios.comworld16 days ago
51 Large Wildfires Burn Over 552,000 Acres Across 12 States
Federal data show dozens of large fires active in Alaska, Utah, Arizona and nine other states as of a Wednesday update. The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings for parts of New Mexico, Colorado and Utah through Friday.
cnbc.compolitics16 days ago
Republican Senate Nominees in Six Battlegrounds Form Independent Super PACs; Democratic Nominees Retain Centralized Structure
Republican candidates or presumptive nominees in Maine, Iowa, Alaska, Ohio, North Carolina and Michigan have established their own well-funded super PACs for the 2026 midterms. The shift reduces reliance on the Senate Leadership Fund and departs from prior practice.
nbcnews.compolitics17 days ago
Putin says no agreement reached with Trump on Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that no deal was reached with President Trump to end the war in Ukraine. The admission followed earlier statements by Kremlin officials that an agreement had been made during an August summit in Alaska.
moneycontrol.compolitics18 days ago
USDA Reports 10.6% SNAP Payment Error Rate, Exceeding Federal Threshold
The Department of Agriculture reported the rate on June 24, nearly double the 6 percent threshold set by the OBBBA. Only 10 states met the standard, with South Dakota lowest at 2.5 percent and Alaska highest at 23 percent.
citizen.co.zaworld21 days ago
Cruise Ship Arrives in Alaska With Dead Whale on Bow
A Royal Caribbean vessel docked in Seward on June 19 carrying a 61-foot fin whale across its bow. Federal officials opened an investigation into the likely vessel strike. Scientists confirmed blunt-force trauma and that the whale was pregnant.
jpost.compolitics22 days ago
Republican committee files third complaint over Alaska Senate candidate sharing incumbent's name
The National Republican Senatorial Committee submitted a complaint alleging the candidate failed to file required candidacy paperwork on time. The filing is the latest in a series of challenges to the candidate's eligibility for the August primary.
foxnews.comworld22 days ago
Court Allows Alaska Airlines Workers' Religious Bias Claims Over LGBTQ Bill Opposition to Proceed
A court ruled that Alaska Airlines must defend against religious bias allegations filed by employees who opposed an LGBTQ bill. The decision requires the airline to address the claims in litigation.
Nbc Newsworld23 days ago
Commuter plane makes emergency landing in Alaska wilderness
A commuter aircraft performed an emergency landing in remote Alaska terrain. Video footage captured the incident, and all passengers and crew exited the aircraft without reported injuries.
680news.comworld24 days ago
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Fall 35 Percent Since 1991, Saving Nearly 5 Million Lives
A new report shows nearly 5 million fewer deaths from cancer over 35 years due to screening and treatment gains. Persistent gaps remain for Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
The War Zoneworld24 days ago
U.S. Military Plans $7 Billion Fighter Campus at Alaska Base After Current Facilities Fall Short
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a special notice for a June 30 virtual industry day on the Fightertown Recapitalization Program. The effort aims to build a new fighter campus at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to meet requirements unmet by existing facilities.
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winnipegfreepress.compolitics25 days agoUpdated
Alaska Officials Disqualify Challenger Named Dan Sullivan; Lawsuit Seeks to Restore Him to Ballot
A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan filed a lawsuit Monday challenging his removal from the August primary ballot. The suit argues the June 15 decision by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher violates state and federa…
Abc Newsworld25 days agoUpdated
U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter Crashes Near Sitka During Training Flight
A U.S. Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed near Harbor Mountain in Sitka, Alaska, on Monday. All four crew members survived with injuries and were taken to a local hospital.
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yahoo.comworld25 days ago
Pregnant 61-foot fin whale found dead on cruise ship bow in Seward, Alaska
@CBSNews reported that a 61-foot pregnant fin whale was discovered on the bulbous bow of a cruise ship that docked Friday in Seward. NOAA Fisheries Alaska and the Alaska SeaLife Center performed a necropsy confirming the pregnancy and opened an investigation.
New York Postpolitics31 days ago
Alaska Woman Shoots Bear After It Attacks Her Dog
An Alaska woman fired shots at a bear that attacked her dog during an outdoor encounter. She reported firing a second round before retreating with her animals.
ABC Newspolitics32 days agoUpdated
Alaska Elections Official Bars Second Dan Sullivan From Senate Primary Ballot
An Alaska elections official ruled that a Republican Senate candidate sharing the name and party of incumbent Dan Sullivan cannot appear on the August primary ballot. The decision found the filing was made to confuse voters. The candidate said he followed all rules and may challe…
Forbesfinance36 days ago
NOAA Forecasts Northern Lights Visibility Across Northern U.S. States Thursday Night
NOAA issued a Kp index of four for Thursday night and a Kp index of five for Friday night, with visibility expected in multiple northern states and much of Alaska.
theblaze.compolitics36 days ago
NRSC Files FEC Complaint Alleging Violations by Alaska Senate Candidate Daniel J. Sullivan
The National Republican Senatorial Committee alleges that Daniel J. Sullivan and strategist Amber Lee violated federal election law by providing free campaign services. The complaint targets the Republican primary challenger to incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan.
Ars Technicatechnology37 days ago
National Science Foundation to Decommission Ocean Observatories Initiative Network
The nearly $368 million system of 900 deep-sea instruments will be removed from Pacific and Atlantic waters. Alaska's $5.3 billion seafood industry and coastal communities rely on data from the network.
Fox Newspolitics38 days ago
Alaska Lt. Gov. Demands Affidavit From Dan J. Sullivan Over Name-Similarity Complaint in GOP Senate Primary
Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom ordered the candidate to submit a sworn statement by Wednesday on his party ties. Sen. Dan Sullivan and the NRSC allege the filing aims to confuse voters under ranked-choice voting.
pbs.orgpolitics38 days ago
Alaska Senate Candidate Dan Sullivan Denies Sham Candidacy Claim
The challenger Dan Sullivan said sharing a name with the incumbent gives him visibility but called his run a personal decision. He denied any contact with Democratic campaigns or operatives. Alaska's lieutenant governor opened an investigation into the filing.
Inside Climate Newsscience39 days ago
National Science Foundation to Decommission $368M Ocean Observatories Initiative as Part of Research Infrastructure Reprioritization
The $368 million system includes nearly 900 instruments across the Pacific and Atlantic. Alaska stakeholders say the loss removes real-time data used for fisheries and storm planning.
Semaforai40 days ago
OpenAI Proposed Equity Stake for Government AI Fund
OpenAI offered last year to transfer equity to a proposed government fund modeled on the Alaska Permanent Fund. The plan would distribute returns directly to citizens through a Public Wealth Fund structure.
newser.compolitics41 days ago
Alaska Sen. Dan S. Sullivan and NRSC Seek to Remove Republican Challenger Dan J. Sullivan Over Near-Identical Name Filed Days Before Deadline
The Republican incumbent and the National Republican Senatorial Committee are urging state officials to keep Dan J. Sullivan off the August primary ballot.
realitytea.comfinance41 days ago
Trump Administration Allocates Nearly $700 Million to Coal Plants Under Defense Production Act
The administration will direct $425 million to 13 existing coal plants, $75 million to a California export terminal, and $185 million in Energy Department grants for two new plants in Alaska and West Virginia.
Washington Examinerpolitics42 days ago
ANWR Lease Sale Generates $6 Million in Bids on 5 of 58 Tracts
The Bureau of Land Management conducted its first oil and gas lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Coastal Plain on June 5, 2026. Hex Energy LLC and the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority placed all bids, and half the revenue will go to Alaska by law.
The Hillscience42 days ago
US Holds Arctic Refuge Oil and Gas Lease Sale, Receives Bids on Five Tracts
The Bureau of Land Management auctioned 58 tracts in Alaska's Coastal Plain on Friday, receiving bids on five tracts from two entities for roughly $3.7 million. Half the revenue goes to the state by law.
New York Postpolitics43 days ago
President Trump orders $75 million for Oakland coal terminal
The order also allocates $200 million for new coal plants in Alaska and West Virginia plus $425 million for existing plants in ten states. Construction on the Oakland terminal is set to begin this summer.
america.cgtn.compolitics43 days ago
Russian Officials Say U.S. Leader Sought Compromises in Alaska Meeting on Ukraine Conflict
Russian officials stated that a U.S. leader requested compromises during a meeting in Alaska. They indicated Russia is prepared to compromise and that Ukraine must also make concessions for the conflict to end quickly.
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Washington Examinerpolitics44 days ago
Democrats Consider Independent Candidates in Several Republican-Leaning States
Democratic operatives in Nebraska, Montana, South Dakota, and Alaska are weighing support for independent Senate candidates over party nominees. The shift follows recent primaries and reflects concerns about the party's brand in conservative states.
Nbc Newspolitics45 days ago
Similarly Named Dan Sullivans Face Off in Alaska Republican Senate Primary
Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan’s campaign accused Democrats of recruiting a challenger with the same name. The primary is set for August 18 under ranked-choice voting.
forbes.comfinance45 days ago
Blood Test Detects Stage 3 Colon Cancer in Asymptomatic Woman Three Years Before Next Scheduled Colonoscopy
Kim Turner, a 61-year-old physician assistant in Alaska, received a positive Shield blood test result in 2025. A follow-up colonoscopy confirmed adenocarcinoma, leading to surgery and chemotherapy.
newser.comworld46 days agoUpdated
Former Teacher Dan Sullivan Files to Challenge Incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska Senate Race
A second candidate named Dan J. Sullivan, a former elementary school teacher and bartender, has filed to run against Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska's 2026 Senate race. The filing adds a new variable to a contest already featuring former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola.
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rediff.comworld48 days ago
Three Climbers Die After Fall on Alaska's Mount McKinley
Three members of a Latvian climbing group died and one was injured after a fall at Denali Pass on Mount McKinley. Officials conducted a rescue and later shifted to recovery operations.
propublica.orgworld50 days ago
Alaska Lawmakers Triple School Construction Funding to $148 Million
State budget increased school construction and maintenance funds after reporting by KYUK, ProPublica and NPR. The new amount remains below total repair needs identified by state assessments.
The Independentworld50 days ago
Rescuers Seek Weather Window to Reach Four Climbers After Fall on Mount McKinley
Four climbers fell near Denali Pass on Alaska's Mount McKinley. The National Park Service said rescuers are awaiting conditions suitable for helicopter operations.
cordcuttersnews.comfinance53 days ago
American Airlines to Install Starlink on Over 500 Airbus Planes
American Airlines will equip roughly 500 narrow-body Airbus aircraft with Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi beginning early next year. The move follows similar selections by United, Southwest and Alaska Airlines.
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insurancejournal.comfinance53 days ago
Santos Plans Expanded Oil and LNG Output in Australia, Alaska, Papua New Guinea
Santos said it will focus investment on crude oil and natural gas production in three regions. The company recently began output at its Pikka field in Alaska and approved a gas project expansion in Papua New Guinea.
dailywire.comfinance54 days ago
Oil Companies Increase Bids for Alaska Arctic Leases
Major energy firms submitted record bids for oil and gas leases in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve. Recent geological findings and federal policy changes have renewed industry interest in the region.
themarketherald.com.aupolitics55 days ago
Alaska Oil Interest Rises After New Discoveries and Policy Shifts
Recent crude discoveries have prompted renewed exploration activity in Alaska. Federal policy changes under the current administration have coincided with the increased interest.
nypost.comworld55 days ago
Hawaii Families of Four Spend Most on Groceries
A family of four in Hawaii spends an estimated $389.66 weekly on groceries, the highest amount among U.S. states. Data from the Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey show the next-highest totals in Alaska and California.
finance56 days ago
Alaska Airlines Starts Seattle-to-London Flights
Alaska Airlines began its new Seattle-to-London service on Thursday while most carriers absorb only part of higher fuel expenses. The airline is expanding transatlantic routes to attract premium passengers.
Wiredscience56 days ago
Study Identifies Golden Orb Found in Gulf of Alaska as Anemone Cuticle
A study awaiting peer review concludes that a golden orb discovered on the ocean floor is the detached cuticle of Relicanthus daphneae. DNA analysis showed a 99.9 percent match to the rare deep-sea anemone.
japantimes.co.jpfinance57 days ago
Nine U.S. Representatives Back New Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill
Nine members of Congress have announced support for legislation that would create a strategic bitcoin reserve. The bill was introduced by a Republican representative from Alaska.
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