SEATTLE, July 10 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release: Alaska Airlines has formally submitted our application to the U.S. Department of Transportation to operate a new roundtrip flight between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. (DCA). The service would be a daily nonstop between the two cities. If approved by the U.S. DOT, our flight would be the only nonstop connecting San Diego and Reagan Nat  more

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 10 -- GCI, a telecommunications company, issued the following news release: * * * GCI's sponsorship is helping expand the shelter's hours * * * Winter is long gone in Western Alaska, but the Bethel Winter House is already looking forward to its 11th season and offering extended hours. The shelter helps prevent death from exposure for people experiencing homelessness in Bethel during the harsh winter months. Right now, Bethel Winter House is an overnight shelter only,   more

JUNEAU, Alaska, July 12 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news on July 11, 2024: Today Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed House Bill 66, a comprehensive omnibus crime bill. This landmark legislation enhances public safety and provides robust support for victims and law enforcement throughout Alaska. "Improving public safety for Alaskans has been a top priority since I took office," said Governor Mike Dunleavy. "HB 66 is crucial in the continuing efforts to make Alaska the  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Extreme Democrat Mary Peltola will vote for Biden as a Democrat National Convention delegate, but shockingly claims her opinion on whether Biden is fit to be president is "irrelevant." From the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: But Peltola said in the grand scheme of things, it's not an issue for Alaska. "I don't think there is any benefits to Alaskans weighing in on this issue," Peltola said. "My opin  more

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska, July 9 -- The Minnesota National Guard issued the following news: RED FLAG-Alaska is a Pacific Air Force-sponsored exercise from May 30 through June 14, designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment enabling joint combined forces to exchange tactics, techniques, and procedures while improving interoperability with fellow allied forces. Approximately 3,100 service members are expected to fly, maintain, and support more than 100  more

WICHITA, Kansas, July 10 -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Textron Aviation today announced the relocation of its parts stockroom in Alaska from Fairbanks to Anchorage to improve the accessibility and efficiency of parts distribution in the region. Based on customer feedback, this move builds on the company's previous investment of increased parts availability in Alaska to better support customers who utilize Cessna and Beechcraft a  more

WICHITA, Kansas, July 11 -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: Textron Aviation today announced the delivery of the first Cessna SkyCourier twin-engine utility turboprop equipped with a Combi interior conversion option. The aircraft was delivered to Everts Air, an Alaskan-based Part 135 operator serving passenger, cargo and charter needs throughout Alaska. Everts also operates Part 121, providing cargo and on-demand charter throughout   more