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[ad_1] Alaska Airlines has announced a new partnership with Porter Airlines, adding to its extensive network of airline partners. The new agreement will allow Alaska Airlines customers to book flights on certain Porter Airlines flights through Alaska's booking channels. Mileage Plan members will also be able to earn miles on these flights. Customers booking through Porter's website will also have the option to book itineraries that include connections to a variety of cities in Alaska's West Coast network. The partnership is set to expand in the future to include shared Canadian airports and reciprocal mileage earning and redemption opportunities for loyalty members. This means that Mileage Plan members will have new connections to Canada and more travel options to choose from. As Porter...

[ad_1] The article discusses the latest news and events in Alaska. It covers a federal report on missing and murdered Indigenous people in Alaska, Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom's bid for the U.S. House, and an international cross-country skiing event in Anchorage. The article includes a photo of Governor Mike Dunleavy speaking to reporters ahead of an open house. It also features an audio player for the Alaska News Nightly podcast. The episode of Alaska News Nightly is hosted by Wesley Early, with audio engineering from Chris Hyde and producing from Tim Rockey. Tim Rockey is the producer of Alaska News Nightly and covers education for Alaska Public Media. The article also includes a previous article link related to Speaker Johnson's endorsement of Dahlstrom for the U.S. House seat, as well...

[ad_1] Trident, a global company with 11 processing plants in Alaska, has announced its intention to sell off several of its operations in the state. The company will be unloading its facilities in Kodiak, Ketchikan, Petersburg, and False Pass, citing difficult global conditions in the seafood market as the primary reason for this strategic decision. In a news release, Trident emphasized the challenging nature of the current global seafood market as the driving force behind its divestment in these particular locations. [ad_2]

[ad_1] An Anchorage woman was fined $320 for feeding pumpkins to a moose near her coffee shop. While it may seem like a harmless act of kindness, feeding moose during the winter months can actually be harmful to their digestive systems, and it's also illegal. The moose, which was spotted near the A Whole Latte Love coffee shop, was drawn in by the pumpkins thrown by the shop owner, Michelle Drury. A wildlife biologist at the Kenai Moose Research Center explained that feeding moose rich foods like pumpkins can lead to digestive issues and even be fatal, as their digestive systems are designed to handle roughage like twigs and tree bark during the winter months. In addition to the health risks, feeding moose can also lead to aggressive behavior, as they will quickly learn to associate hu...

[ad_1] Landslide Update for Wednesday, December 13, 2023 The ongoing efforts to recover from the November 20th 11-mile landslide in Wrangell, Alaska are making steady progress. The City and Borough of Wrangell has suspended the search for the last missing person, 12-year-old Derek Heller, after 15 days of exhaustive search efforts. The decision was made following the recovery of the body of Otto Florschutz on November 30th. Since the disaster, a multiagency meeting took place on December 9th with representatives from many organizations, including the Alaska Disaster Assistance and Public Information Office, Alaska DHS&EM, DOT, and DGGS. Search and Rescue volunteers and K9 teams will continue with reactive searching if any new information or evidence leads to a specific search area in t...

[ad_1] Alaska Airlines Welcomes Porter Airlines as 30th Global Airline Partner Alaska Airlines is excited to announce Porter Airlines as its newest global airline partner. Porter Airlines, a rapidly growing Canadian carrier, is set to launch its inaugural nonstop service between Toronto and both Los Angeles and San Francisco in January. This partnership further expands Alaska Airlines' network and offers more travel options for passengers. With the addition of Porter Airlines, Alaska Airlines now has 30 global airline partners, creating a more connected and comprehensive travel experience for its customers. The partnership with Porter Airlines is part of Alaska Airlines' commitment to providing versatile and convenient travel options for its customers. This new collaboration will open...

[ad_1] Another storm hit Anchorage on Tuesday following weeks of wintry weather in Southcentral Alaska, leading to sloppy road conditions by the afternoon. The National Weather Service forecasted up to 8 inches of snow to fall by Wednesday in Anchorage, with west winds up to 25 mph potentially limiting visibility through Turnagain Arm. A winter weather advisory was in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday. Initially, the storm was not expected to bring much fresh snow to Anchorage, but it veered more to the west than anticipated, allowing more moisture to reach the area. The snow was predicted to stop by noon on Wednesday, with similar snow totals expected throughout Southcentral Alaska. The storm was also expected to bring nearly a foot of snow to the Copper River Basin and Thompson Pass. The A...

[ad_1] "Southcentral Foundation's Working Wet Child Care Center is a nationally recognized model for early care and education. Bright Beginnings has always been committed to providing high-quality child care and supporting a higher quality of life for Alaska’s families. Since then, Elders, parents, and clinic partners have been involved in creating learning paths, using curriculum, and offering supportive environments and even more opportunities for parents to engage in the program. "Many child care providers in Southcentral Foundation's Working Wet Child Care Center have had to make difficult decisions to consolidate resources, scaling back their operations due to the workforce challenges they face. According to Heather DeLoach, corporate finance manager at Bright Beginnings, "We could...

[ad_1] Alaska Residents to Receive Next Round of Permanent Fund Dividend Payments Another round of one-time direct payments from the Permanent Fund Dividend is scheduled to be distributed in three days to eligible Alaska residents who have not yet received their payments from the program. The upcoming payments will be sent to eligible residents in Alaska on Thursday as part of this year's distribution, which began in October. Three large groups of people received their payments for 2023 in October and November. The payments are valued at $1,312 per resident for 2023. The recipients of the checks being sent out this week will be individuals who have the "Eligible-Not Paid" status as of December 6 and have not yet received their 2023 or earlier payments from the program. To qualify for...

[ad_1] Homer the opossum has finally found a new home at the Oregon Zoo after a long and eventful journey. His mother, Grubby, stowed away in a cargo container bound for Homer, Alaska earlier this year. After evading wildlife officials and gaining media attention, she was eventually found and taken to the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage with her new family, including Homer. Homer, one of Grubby's joeys, recently arrived at the Oregon Zoo, where he is settling in behind the scenes in the ambassador animal area. Despite his adventurous journey, he is adjusting well and enjoying his new surroundings. Opossums, the only marsupials found in North America, are considered invasive in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, but they are already well-established in these regions. Homer's caretaker, Eliza Lee...