An Alaska Airlines headed from California to Seattle was forced to make an emergency landing after the plane’s cabin lost pressure.
Economy
Brooks Range Council opposing ‘Road to Resources’ program
The Brooks Range Council is a grassroots movement opposing Governor Sean Parnell’s plan to develop a road to the Ambler Mining District.
Juneau Airport seeks $2-million in left over FY ’12 FAA funds
The city-owned airport already has $1-million for the project, but Airport Manager Jeannie Johnson says that only pays for three lights, when ideally there should be at least eight.
Earned a Say? Then speak up
As Alaska ages, Social Security and Medicare benefits become more important.
Groups sue EPA over oil spill dispersants
Environmental groups in five states are suing the federal government, claiming Environmental Protection Agency rules on chemical dispersants used in oil spills do not meet clean water requirements.
Alaska Airlines plane wing note ‘not appropriate’
A passenger on an Alaska Airlines flight looked out the window and saw what looked like a damaged area on the wing with a handwritten note saying, “We know about this.”