Alaska News
News about Events in Alaska
Aggregated Alaska News Articles
- US capitol riot: Former Buzzfeed staffer, 'Baked Alaska', arrested after live-streaming siege
A former Buzzfeed staffer who has since become well known in far-right circles under the name "Baked Alaska" has been arrested after live-streaming the Capitol riot. Media personality Tim Gionet, 33, was arrested by the FBI ...
New Zealand Herald. Sun, 17 Jan 2021 13:57:32 +1200. - Far-right personality 'Baked Alaska' arrested in Capitol riot probe
Gionet posted video that showed Trump supporters milling around and taking selfies with officers in the Capitol who calmly asked them to leave.
Ap. ABC News. Sat, 16 Jan 2021 21:24:13 +0000. - Alaska Air Group's (ALK) January Load Factor View Bleak
Alaska Air Group (ALK) expects revenues to decline 64% for fourth-quarter 2020.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:29:00 GMT. - Lisa Murkowski says Trump 'incited violence' but stops short of saying she will vote to convict
Alaska GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski said President Donald Trump 'incited violence' with his speech to supporters before the Capitol riots, in a strong statement by a GOP senator on impeachment.
Daily Mail. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:49:48 GMT. - More than 2,700 people banned by U.S. airlines
A spokesman for United Airlines said they had banned 60 people in the last week, and Alaska Airlines confirmed it banned 32 people.
CBS News. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:51:08 -0500. - Alaskan F-35s prepare for major sub-zero Arctic warfare
Just in case Santa Claus and his elves wound up needing military protection from an attempted hostile intrusion in the North Pole, the U.S. Air Force was ready with F-35 and F-16 fighter jets poised for rapid attack.
Fox News. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:36:16 GMT. - United, American And Delta Join Alaska Banning Emotional Support Animals; Will Southwest Hold Out?
American, Delta and United airlines have joined Alaska Airlines in banning emotional support animals; how long will Southwest hold out?
By Michael Goldstein, Contributor. Forbes. Tue, 12 Jan 2021 19:34:02 -0500. - Alaska Airlines (ALK) to Add 2 New Services for Spring Travel
Alaska Air Group's (ALK) subsidiary Alaska Airlines plans to add two new services from Southern California, as part of its efforts to attract additional traffic during spring.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:02:00 GMT. - Republican senators calls on Trump to resign as president faces possible 2nd impeachment
Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey on Sunday joined Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski in calling for Trump to resign.
Ap. ABC News. Sun, 10 Jan 2021 19:51:55 +0000. - Murkowski says she is not considering joining Democratic caucus
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) responded "absolutely, unequivocally not" when asked if she was considering switching to the Democratic Party.
Lexi Lonas. The Hill. Sat, 09 Jan 2021 19:55:00 +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.