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Federal Judge in Alaska Resigns Amid Accusations of Sexual Harassment
Federal Judge in Alaska Resigns Amid Accusations of Sexual Harassment Joshua Kindred was asked to leave his post after a committee of judges found his chambers to be a hostile and sexualized work environment.
Alaska’s Juneau Ice Field Is Melting at an ‘Incredibly Worrying’ Pace, Scientists Say
Alaska’s Juneau Ice Field Is Melting at an ‘Incredibly Worrying’ Pace, Scientists Say The speed of decline in the Juneau Ice Field, an expanse of 1,050 interconnected glaciers, has doubled in recent decades, scientists discovered.
Alaska is one of the most naturally beautiful places I’ve ever been
Alaska is one of the most naturally beautiful places I’ve ever been submitted by /u/gayaxotlz
Driving the 414-mile Dalton Highway in Alaska to Deadhorse
Driving the 414-mile Dalton Highway in Alaska to Deadhorse submitted by /u/valeyard89
Northern Lights – August Trip Iceland or Alaska? or wait?
Northern Lights – August Trip Iceland or Alaska? or wait? We are trying to plan a trip August 8th-13th, as this is what works for our work schedules. We found a great deal on flights to Iceland, but from what I am reading, it may be unlikely we will see the Northern Lights in Iceland this early in August. However, I have also read that 2024 will be one of the highest levels of activity for Northern Lig…
Alaska Airlines in full ground stop
Alaska Airlines in full ground stop Alaska Airlines is in full ground stop according to the FAA. CNN reports that is due to their load balancing computer system isn’t working properly. MSNBC just reported it was an upgrade gone bad. submitted by /u/SeattleHikeBike
Interior Department Rejects Ambler Road Project in Alaska
Interior Department Rejects Ambler Road Project in Alaska A mining company wants to build a 211-mile industrial road through Alaskan wilderness to reach a large copper deposit. The Interior Department says it would harm wildlife and communities.
Alaska is gonna try and use a robot to scare wildlife from around an airport
Alaska is gonna try and use a robot to scare wildlife from around an airport As per this still from an Anchorage Daily News video, Aurora is already hard at work spooking the local animals. | Image: Anchorage Daily NewsThe Alaskan government has a new four-legged friend keeping migratory birds and other animals away from the runways at Fairbanks International Airport: a dog-like Boston Dynamics robot dubbed “Aurora.” The…
Nancy Dahlstrom, Alaska’s Lieutenant Governor, Is Running for Its Sole House Seat
Nancy Dahlstrom, Alaska’s Lieutenant Governor, Is Running for Its Sole House Seat Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom is challenging Mary Peltola, who scored upset wins last year against Sarah Palin to flip Alaska’s sole seat in the House to the Democrats for the first time in 50 years.
Project Alaska: Apple’s Second-Generation Vision Pro Headset
Project Alaska: Apple’s Second-Generation Vision Pro Headset Over the last several months, we’ve heard reports that Apple is working on a second-generation AR/VR headset, although there have been few details shared about the device. MacRumors has now received new information about the project, giving us some insight into the design and hardware of the successor to the Vision Pro. The second-generation Ap…
Passengers Sue Alaska Airlines Over Off-Duty Pilot Trying To Down Flight
Passengers Sue Alaska Airlines Over Off-Duty Pilot Trying To Down Flight Three passengers have filed a lawsuit against Alaska Airlines. The plaintiffs were onboard Flight 2059 when off-duty pilot Joseph David Emerson, riding the cockpit jump seat, attempted to shut off the plane’s engines. He was dragged out of the cockpit and restrained as the flight was diverted. Emerson told the police… Read more…
Alaska Man Emailed Kidnapping Threat to U.S. Senator, Police Say
Alaska Man Emailed Kidnapping Threat to U.S. Senator, Police Say The threat was sent by email in late September, according to the Capitol Police, who did not identify the senator.
Looking for Alaska is now available on Youtube
Looking for Alaska is now available on Youtube submitted by /u/Kpets
Off-Duty Alaska Airlines Pilot Tries To Shut Off Engines During Flight
Off-Duty Alaska Airlines Pilot Tries To Shut Off Engines During Flight An Alaska Airlines flight was diverted to Portland, Oregon on Sunday after the pilots informed air traffic control of a security risk onboard. Read more…
Off-Duty Pilot Tries to Disrupt Engines on Alaska Airlines Flight
Off-Duty Pilot Tries to Disrupt Engines on Alaska Airlines Flight The flight was diverted to Portland, Ore., because of a “credible security threat” inside the cockpit, the airline said. An off-duty pilot was charged with attempted murder.
Searing a bit of Halibut fresh caught from Alaska
Searing a bit of Halibut fresh caught from Alaska submitted by /u/Madartist72
Alaska Airlines Plane Punctures Wing In Rough Landing
Alaska Airlines Plane Punctures Wing In Rough Landing California has been through the ringer this weekend as tropical storm Hilary made landfall in the south of the state, bringing high winds and severe rainfall to some areas. The storm brought down power lines, cut internet services and even left Death Valley (the driest place in North America) flooded. The storm also… Read more…
Family vacation to Alaska. Advice?!
Family vacation to Alaska. Advice?! My husband, 8-year-old daughter, and 1-year-old son are wanting wanting to plan a vacation to Alaska in September. However, we have no idea where to start. We don’t even know what city/town to research/explore. We’re not very outdoorsy people, especially now that we’ve started all over with another baby. Any recommendations on locations for fami…
The Fisker Alaska Is The Perfect EV For Your Big Gulp And Your Cowboy Hat
The Fisker Alaska Is The Perfect EV For Your Big Gulp And Your Cowboy Hat The Fisker Alaska is the latest EV concept from American EV maker Fisker. There are plenty of reasons to celebrate the new concept, such as Fisker’s decision to make a small(ish) fully-electric pickup truck, which the company claims will go into production in early 2025. Read more…