Alaska News
News about Events in Alaska
Aggregated Alaska News Articles
- Alaska governor: Work with Murkowski endures after Trump nod
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy said he doesn't see his acceptance of former President Donald Trump's endorsement as hurting his relationship with the state's senior U.S. ...
Becky Bohrer. Washington Times. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 19:34:44 -0500. - Will Omicron-Led Woes Mar Alaska Air's (ALK) Q4 Earnings?
A surge in fuel prices is expected to have hurt Alaska Air's (ALK) Q4 performance.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:10:00 GMT. - Tesla owners in Alaska and Canada say car's heating systems are failing as temperatures plummet
Tesla Model Y and Model 3 vehicles in Alaska and western Canada are not heating in the cabin. One owner called out Elon Musk saying his family could have been killed in the -40F temperatures.
Daily Mail. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:37:20 GMT. - Tsunami advisory in effect for US West Coast after underwater volcano explodes in South Pacific
An undersea volcano erupted near the island of Tonga, prompting a tsunami advisory for Hawaii, Alaska and the US Pacific Coast.
Wls. ABC News. Sun, 16 Jan 2022 01:12:40 +0000. - Tsunami advisory issued for US West Coast, Alaska
A tsunami advisory has been issued for the US West Coast, Alaska
ABC News. Sat, 15 Jan 2022 12:01:49 -0500. - National Weather Service Issues Tsunami Advisory For Alaska, Hawaii And West Coast
The National Weather Service issued a tsunami warning for Alaska, Hawaii and the West Coast following the eruption of an underwater volcano near Tonga.
By Edward Segal, Senior Contributor. Forbes. Sat, 15 Jan 2022 11:54:53 -0500. - Sarah Palin Is Officially Taking The New York Times to Court
A court date has been set for former Republican vice presidential candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s defamation case against The New York Times, according to The Hollywood Reporter. ...
Abby Liebing. Western Journal. Thu, 13 Jan 2022 19:56:05 +0000. - As carriers cut routes across US, Alaska Airlines restores flights from Everett's Paine Field
The routes are all set to begin in January, connecting Snohomish County with sunny locales favored by leisure travelers.
Marissa Nall. American City Business Journals. Thu, 13 Jan 2022 06:15:16 +0000. - Alaska sees fifth US soldier die in state since November
An Army master sergeant found dead in his Alaska home last month is the fifth military service member to die in the state since November 2021.
Lawrence Richard. Fox News. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 11:09:32 GMT. - Alaska Airlines-backed startup lands on Paine Field site for new R&D facility
The $5.5 million converted warehouse space will house 20 design and software engineers for ZeroAvia, a California-based hydrogen-electric aviation company.
Marissa Nall. American City Business Journals. Tue, 11 Jan 2022 20:18:08 +0000.
Alaska Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Alaska as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 741,894 | 0.57 |
| July 1, 2015 | 737,709 | 0.14 |
| July 1, 2014 | 736,705 | -0.02 |
| July 1, 2013 | 736,879 | 0.79 |
| July 1, 2012 | 731,089 | 1.16 |
| July 1, 2011 | 722,713 | 1.22 |
| July 1, 2010 | 714,031 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Alaska was 710,231.
In 2008, the estimated population of Alaska was 686,293, whereas
in 2006, the population of Alaska was about 676,301.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Alaska's demographics,
visit the U.S. Census Bureau's
QuickFacts about Alaska web page. For maps of Alaska,
visit this Alaska Map
website.
The photograph above shows the state capitol building
in Juneau, Alaska.
Alaska newspaper publishers are listed here, along with their
addresses, phone numbers, and website links;
Alaska library names, descriptions, and
website links are listed on this page.
More information about Alaska
can be found here.