Alaska Lease Sale Ends With No Bids

A Congress-mandated lease sale in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge has failed to attract any bids, the Interior Department said in a statement, which noted the absence of bids proves President Biden’s point that drilling for oil and gas in the ANWR …

Alaska Airlines Expands Alaska Schedule, Adds New Hawaii Service

Alaska Airlines plans to offer its most extensive summer schedule from Anchorage during the northern summer 2025 season, as well as adding a new service to Hawaii. Starting June 14, the airline will launch weekly, seasonal, nonstop flights from Anchorage …

Ever stayed in a vintage airplane? Experience the 1950s DC-6 Airplane House Airbnb in Alaska like never before!

Look for a unique stay in Alaska where history meets comfort. A real airplane from the 1950s transformed into a unique Airbnb rental. The DC-6 Airplane House, originally an air freighter, has been reimagined as a vacation home nestled in a picturesque, …

Alaska sees a bump in population, reaching highest point since 2016

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The state of Alaska saw an increase in population of 0.31% from 2023 to 2024, despite more people leaving the state than entering it. The increase is attributed to births outpacing both deaths and outward migration, according to …

Alaska dreamin’

It's been years since I thought about Alaska. Recently, I pondered our time in the Last Frontier, courtesy of the Army. Fort Greely was isolated, remote, and the nexus of harsh weather. Therefore, it was considered an overseas posting. As 20-somethings …

Alaska's population increases from 2023 to 2024

Trump wants oil drilling in Alaska. A lease sale in ANWR just flopped.

One of President-elect Donald Trump’s biggest “drill, baby, drill” initiatives suffered a significant setback Wednesday as the Interior Department announced that a lease sale in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ended without a single bidder. The …

Alaska added 7,700 jobs in 2024

The statewide job count increased by 7,700 in 2024, according to a release from the State Department of Labor and Workforce Development late in December. That 7,700 exceeds the department’s projection of 5,400 published in its “Alaska Economic Trends” in …

Cunard Vessel Will Return to Alaska for the 2026 Cruise Season

Another cruise line has announced it will be including Alaska in its array of itineraries in 2026, bringing a luxury liner to the waters of the Last Frontier. Cunard Line revealed it will offer 15 roundtrip cruises to Alaska from Seattle on its 2,000- …

Alaska sues Interior Department over ANWR lease sale

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The state of Alaska on Monday sued the Biden administration over restrictions set on an upcoming oil and gas lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The state argues in the complaint that the restrictions were designed to …