Residents of Alaska Brace for Potential Eruption of Mount Spurr as Seismic Activity Increases

As concerns grow over the imminent eruption of Mount Spurr, nearly 300,000 residents of Alaska are preparing for the worst. Located just 81 miles from Anchorage, the volcano has been showing increased signs of activity, and locals are now scrambling to …

The Boeing 737 Variant That Changed Alaska Airlines For The Better

Alaska Airlines has operated Boeing 737s since the early 1980s. The oneworld carrier has operated many variants of the popular narrowbody jet, from the 737 Classic to, most recently, the 737 MAX 8 and 9. The turn of the century was pivotal for the small …

USDA experiencing funding cuts: How that impacts Alaska’s economy

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Major Alaska energy deal involving Japan, South Korea, Taiwan could narrow US trade deficit

A major energy deal in Alaska involving Japan, South Korea and Taiwan could help narrow the US trade deficit with these countries, US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent said April 8. “A big energy deal in Alaska where the Japanese and perhaps the Koreans, …

Market volatility complicates work for lawmakers in Alaska, a state whose fortunes are...

The whiplash has worsened long-standing tension over how much money should go toward the yearly oil-wealth fund check most Alaska residents receive as opposed to education or other needs. Lawmakers have shown scant interest in raising taxes and have blown …

PANIC ERUPTS: Buying frenzy sweeps Alaska as terrified towns brace for massive volcano eruption after 'seismic signals'

Mount Spurr, in Alaska, is showing signs of activity due to a recent wave of mini earthquakes ( Image: (Getty Images )) Mount Spurr, an 11,000-foot natural wonder in Alaska, is on the verge of exploding, says experts, and the locals are listening. As a …

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 11, 2025

Friday on Alaska News Nightly: Uncertainty clouds the largest commercial fishery in the nation. Plus, a pair of Anchorage teens encourage their peers to give back to the community. And, A gas station mini-mart in Bethel redefines the boundaries of southern …

Alaska House votes to cut proposed dividend, but huge deficit remains unresolved

The Alaska House of Representatives voted to cut its proposed 2025 Permanent Fund dividend by almost two-thirds on Friday as the House’s contentious budget process lurched another step forward. The reduction, which had stymied the House Finance Committee …

Alaska House shrinks PFD in draft budget after chaotic committee hearing

The Alaska House on Friday, April 11, 2025 voted to shrink the Permanent Fund dividend in its draft budget over objections from Republican House minority members (Sean Maguire/ADN) JUNEAU — The Alaska House on Friday voted to shrink the Permanent Fund …