US Wholesale: Alaska pollock, cod emerge as tariff-free anchor in tense groundfish market

The groundfish market carried a full steady-to-firm tone into week 14 (March 31–April 6), as tight global supply, elevated input costs and renewed tariff pressures converged to create a cautious but moderate buying environment. While Lent continues to …

Alaska governor says LNG pipeline would benefit the state and allow exports

Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, discusses whether the U.S. should buy Greenland and a potential $44 billion investment in a natural gas pipeline on 'Varney & Co.' Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Thursday on "Varney & Co" that the …

Leadership changes coming to Yukon Quest Alaska in key roles

The Yukon Quest Alaska (YQA) is seeing a change in leadership as they look to replace the roles of executive director and race manager in the near future. Both are expected to play key parts in shaping the race going forward. Current executive director …

Alaska Gov. Dunleavy signs law declaring March as Women’s History Month

Alaska will recognize March as Women’s History Month, under a new law signed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Thursday.  Gov. Mike Dunleavy signs Senate Bill 43, declaring March to Women’s History Month in Alaska, on April 3, 2025, in his office in the Alaska …

Alaska Airways invests in development of virtual 737 flight simulator

Alaska Airlines has announced an investment in Loft Dynamics, a virtual flight training provider, to support development of a full-motion Boeing 737 virtual reality (VR) simulator using extended reality technology and techniques. The investment was made …

Alaska House advances deficit-fixing budget bill, but there’s a catch

The Alaska House of Representatives on Thursday approved a bill that seeks to solve a nearly $200 million state budget deficit, but legislators failed to approve spending from a state savings account, something needed to fix the deficit. House Bill 56, …

Japan's Mitsubishi may consider investing in Alaska LNG project, CEO says

By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp may consider investing in an LNG project in Alaska, though any decision will require careful review, Chief Executive Katsuya Nakanishi said on Thursday. An Alaskan delegation visited …

Value of Alaska Native education emphasized by Sealaska Heritage Institute president at US Senate hearing

“With adequate funding, students and educators can have access to quality education and tools that reflect their heritage while equipping them with the skills necessary for future success,” Rosita Ḵaaháni Worl, Sealaska Heritage Institute president, told a …

Newscast – Tuesday, April 8, 2025

US Reinforces Air Power Near China

The United States has reinforced its air power in the Western Pacific Ocean with two groups of fighter jets arriving at Kadena Air Base in Japan, staging a show of force to China. Newsweek has emailed both the Chinese defense and foreign ministries for …