A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit by former Alaska state Sen. Lora Reinbold, R-Eagle River, against Alaska Airlines. Alaska Airlines banned Reinbold in 2021 for refusing to follow its masking policies during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. She sued the airline in 2023, after leaving office. By…
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‘Hey, this box stinks’: the weird work of intercepting trafficked wildlife in Alaska
Chris Andrews has spent three decades finding contraband like snake wine, designer handbags and venomous jumping spiders.
From flood to graduation: Seven Southwest Alaskans celebrate hard-won milestone
Southwest Alaska high school students celebrate their graduation, after a destructive October storm forced them to finish out their senior year in Anchorage. The ceremony marked a powerful step forward for the students and their families on their healing journey, blending village traditions in a city setting, that honored culture, community and courage.
Airport security fast-lane system known as CLEAR could be coming to Alaska
The Alaska Legislature has approved a state driver’s license data-sharing bill that would allow some travelers to speed through security at airports in Alaska.
Snag with Seward cruise dock reroutes ships to Whittier
Officials say the delay stems from underwater piles that contractors are still working to remove.
U.S. Marine Corps expands Alaska footprint
The Marines announced a new reserve detachment at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and a rotating force to support Marines who arrive for joint military exercises. No troop numbers were announced.