Idahoan banned from travel business tried to sell dubious Costa Rica trip, AG says

Kevin Dean didn’t want to question an exciting opportunity. He had won a raffle through the American Packrafting Association to have a free outfitter-led packraft trip in Costa Rica, as well as discounted rates for a number of guests. There had...

Opinion: We can strengthen Alaska’s health care workforce by joining the nurse licensure compact

(iStock / Getty Images) Alaskans value resilience. We know what it means to work together in tough times, and we require solutions that meet the unique challenges of our vast, remote state. Few areas demonstrate this need more clearly than health...

Retiring after historic career, Alaska Judge Pamela Washington leaves a legacy of impact

Judge Pamela Scott Washington speaks to a group of friends, colleagues and well-wishers during her retirement celebration Thursday at The Equity Center in Anchorage. (Chris Bieri / ADN) Tamara Maddox’s first impression of Pamela Scott Washington...

BOEING STILL IN THE RED: 777X’S DELAY DRAG DOWN A DELIVERY REBOUND

Boeing's third quarter was, to put it mildly, a mixed bag. While aircraft shipments climbed, profits decidedly did not, resulting in a rather hefty $5.34 billion net loss, specifically for July to September. This, in large part, stemmed from a...

Best Alaska cruise tips to help you make the most of your time aboard and ashore

Planning a cruise to Alaska is a lot different from preparing to sail in the Caribbean or Europe. Alaska's calling card is not beaches or high culture but vast wilderness. The 49th state has half of the national park land in the U.S. Chances are...

State asks Alaska Supreme Court to roll back abortion access

Since 2021, Alaskans have had more options to seek abortion care — an important issue in a state that’s as sprawling and sparse as Alaska — but a case before the Alaska Supreme Court could change that. Justices heard oral arguments on Wednesday in...

Alaska Airlines Adds 13 New Routes

(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: Alaska Airlines announced plans to launch 13 new nonstop routes beginning next spring, expanding operations from its key hubs in San Diego and Portland and deepening its commitment to Hawai'i. The carrier is...

Alaska, Hawaiian receive FAA single operating certificate as separate brands

Alaska Airlines has secured a single operating certificate (SOC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing it to operate alongside Hawaiian Airlines while keeping both brands separate. The milestone comes just over a year after the...

Alaska Airlines’ websites go down, again

Lauren Rosenblatt / The Seattle Times (TNS) The Microsoft Azure outage knocked out some of Alaska Airlines' systems Wednesday, including its website and mobile app, preventing some passengers from checking in to flights. The Azure issue comes just...

Hawaii’s airports avoid delays seen on mainland due to staff shortages

1/2 Swipe or click to see more JAMM AQUINO / 2023 The tails of Alaska Airlines, left, and Hawaiian Airlines aircraft are seen at the gates at Kahului International Airport. 2/2 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY PHOTO Jill Tokuda Despite the...

Alaska Supreme Court weighs reinstating law that would require abortions to be provided by licensed physicians

Alaska Supreme Court Justice Dario Borghesan questions an attorney as the Alaska Supreme Court heard arguments on October 29, 2025, about whether advanced medical practitioners should be permitted to perform abortions. In 2024, a lower court...

Alaska Native Heritage Center welcomes New President & CEO

Photo by Jovell Rennie Kelsey Ciugun Wallace, originally of Bethel, will lead the Alaska Native Heritage Center. The Alaska Native Heritage Center is pleased to announce Kelsey Ciugun Wallace (Yup’ik and Irish) as its new President and CEO. Ms....

Alaska Airlines Hit By New IT Disruption

Alaska Airlines is again wrestling with technology trouble after a July systems failure forced nationwide groundings. The carrier moved to strengthen its systems, but issues persist. The Seattle-based airline has faced fresh disruptions tied to...

Virgin Voyages making waves with Black Friday Preview Sale

Cruise By TravelPress Staff November 3, 2025 Virgin Voyages has launched its Black Friday Preview Sale, inviting travellers to experience its signature blend of luxury, relaxation, and fun at an irresistible value. From now through Nov. 20, 2025,...

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian among carriers caught in worldwide Microsoft cloud outage

Alaska Airlines said Wednesday a global Microsoft Azure outage has disrupted several of its key systems, including its website and online check-in services. The airline said the issue also affects Hawaiian Airlines and other companies that rely on...

Alaska Airlines says website, app down amid global Azure outage

(Reuters) -Alaska Airlines said its website and app were down on Wednesday, days after a technology outage grounded its flights across the U.S. The airline said the latest disruption stemmed from a global outage affecting Microsoft’s Azure...

Travel: Missed the boat to Alaska? Time to plan a cruise for 2026

Alaska Airlines says website, app down

(Reuters) -Alaska Airlines said its website and app was down on Wednesday, days after a technology outage grounded its flights across the U.S. The issue was being looked into, the carrier said on X without elaborating as it responded to customers...

Travel: Missed the boat to Alaska? Time to plan a cruise for 2026

If you missed the just-ended 2025 Alaska cruise season, don’t worry your pretty little parka about it — your dream of glacier-gazing and totem-trail trekking is already within reach. Alaska’s cruise season runs from late April to early October,...

United’s New Route To Affordable Asian Getaway After 11-Year Hiatus Set To Fuel 1.1 Million American Travelers From The U.S.

In July 2025, the United States issued a travel advisory for Thailand amid an ongoing border dispute with its neighboring country. Yet, in a surprising trend, Thailand is on track for a record surge in U.S. visitors, with more than 1.1 million...