Alaska News

Aggregated Alaska News Articles

• Alaska Air Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
  
  ALK topped earnings estimates in Q4 despite a 56% bottom-line drop, with high costs and lower load factor weighing on results.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:14:00 GMT.
• Hundreds of soldiers on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid protests
  
  About 1,500 active-duty soldiers are on standby in Alaska for possible deployment to Minneapolis, a U.S. defense official told CBS News Saturday.
  CBS News.  Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:11:38 -0500.
• 1,500 soldiers placed on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis
  
  A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
  CBS News.  Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:10:26 -0500.
• Tillis, Murkowski say Trump tariffs tied to Greenland will hurt US, divide NATO
  
  Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) on Saturday slammed President Trump's new 10 percent tariffs on Denmark and European allies, saying the tariffs will hurt the U.S. ...
  Ryan Mancini.  The Hill.  Sat, 17 Jan 2026 20:45:33 +0000.
• ALK to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in the Offing for the Stock?
  
  Alaska Air heads toward its Jan. 22 Q4 results with EPS estimates slashed, revenues expected to rise 3% and a mixed earnings surprise record.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:17:00 GMT.
• US commander says Russia and China's Arctic patrols are 'not for peaceful purposes'
  
  Russia and China allegedly expanding Arctic presence for military reasons, conducting joint patrols near Alaska and Canada, top NATO commander warns.
  Fox News.  Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:00:51 -0500.
• Former Dem Rep. Mary Peltola announces U.S. Senate run: 'Put Alaska first'
  
  Former Rep. Mary Peltola announced a 2026 Alaska Senate bid to challenge GOP incumbent Dan Sullivan, citing inflation and resource concerns.
  Fox News.  Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:35:46 -0500.
• Jirdes Winther Baxter, 101, Dies; Last Survivor of Epidemic in Alaska
  
  An outbreak of diphtheria inspired a celebrated sled dog relay of nearly 700 miles to deliver lifesaving serum to the remote town of Nome.
  Jeré Longman.  New York Times.  Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:09:13 +0000.
• Mary Peltola, barrier-breaking ex-Alaska congresswoman, is challenging Dan Sullivan in Senate race
  
  Democratic former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola said Monday that she would challenge Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in this year's midterm elections, vowing to shake up the establishment to make life more affordable for Alaskans.
  Becky Bohrer and Mark Thiessen.  Washington Times.  Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:58:33 -0500.
• Disaster Declarations Issued In Alaska As Incoming Atmospheric River Could Cause Flooding, Avalanches
  
  Juneau residents are now preparing for a sudden shift to heavy rainfall that could introduce fresh dangers
  Andrew Powell.  Daily Caller.  Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:21:34 +0000.

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