Alaska Airlines makes its loyalty program even better

The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan loyalty program will be better than ever, with a new bag benefit, personalized rewards, and more. The best part? Enhanced benefits begin at only 10,000 elite-qualifying miles, enhancing members’ travel adventures.  Alaska …

Unit 17A winter moose hunt recap: Alaska Department of Fish and Game urges hunters to report harvests

The winter moose hunt in Unit 17A, which includes the Togiak River drainage, wrapped up at the end of March. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game extended the season due to poor travel conditions earlier in the winter. KDLG spoke with John Landsiedel, …

Russian Su-35 Meets American F-35 in Skies Near Alaska

“Welcome to the world of intercepts.” That’s one way to get a close look at a jet. Russian pilots filmed this close encounter between their aircraft and an American fighter jet. The cockpit footage shows a Russian Su-35S fighter jet escorting a Tu-95MS “ …

New bill proposal looks to educate Alaska high school students on financial literacy

Alaska Sens. Murkowski and Sullivan remain split on how to fill vacant federal judgeships

U.S. Sens. Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski. Both photos made March 19, 2021. (Emily Mesner / ADN) JUNEAU — U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan remain at loggerheads over how to fill two vacancies on the U.S. District Court of Alaska. Alaska is …

Alaska Highway closes west of Fort Nelson due to ‘fuel spill’

The Alaska Highway between Fort Nelson and the Liard River is currently closed at kilometre 668, north of Toad River, west of Fort Nelson. The Alaska Highway is closed at km 668, west of Fort Nelson. FORT NELSON, B.C. — Motorists driving towards the Yukon …

NOAA struggles with staffing shortages as summer Alaska pollock season approaches

Trump administration federal workforce cuts could impact important research operations. Alaska pollock boats are preparing for the "B" fishing season as NOAA continues to be impacted by federal reductions.Photo: Ian Dewar Photography / …

Update: Alaska Highway reopens to single-lane traffic following fuel spill

The highway had been closed for much of April 7. Update Apr. 7, 6:15 p.m: Per Drive BC the Alaska Highway has reopened to single-lane alternating traffic.  The avalanche control work on Highway 37 has concluded but motorists are being advised about …

Alaska Airlines invests in Boeing 737 VR flight simulator developer Loft Dynamics

US-based Alaska Airlines has made an undisclosed investment in Loft Dynamics, a company focused on virtual flight training. This investment in Loft Dynamics will support the development of the “first” full-motion Boeing 737 virtual reality (VR) simulator, …

Transfer to Alaska? Offer to health leaders called 'insult' to Indian Health Service

The emails started arriving late on a Monday night. "The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposes to reassign you as part of a broader effort to strengthen the department and more effectively promote the health of American people," …