JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 10 -- Alaska Attorney General Treg R. Taylor issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor announced today that a coalition of 50 Attorneys General has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large multi-year data breach of one of its guest reservation databases. The Federal Trade Commission, which has been coordinating closely with the states throughout this investigation, has  more

SEATTLE, Oct. 8 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * Summary * Alaska Air Group, Inc. is hosting an Investor Day in New York City on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. * The event will include presentations and a Q&A with the Alaska Airlines executive team. They'll be sharing updates on their business plan and future with Hawaiian Airlines, including increased acquisition synergies. * * * Following the acquisition of Hawaiian   more

SEATTLE, Oct. 9 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release: * * * We're seeing more travelers opt for smaller, off-the-beaten-path destinations this fall as guests seek exclusive experiences. In response, we're prepared for the busy travel season with increased staffing, expanded flight options and enhanced service for a seamless experience. * * * Summary - This season includes the busiest travel day of the year and emerging trends driven by popu  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 12 -- The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development issued the following news release: The State Board of Education held a quarterly board meeting this week in Wasilla at Mat-Su Central. Along with other business, it proposed and adopted a resolution charging the Department of Education and Early Development with the development and presentation of a comprehensive model policy limiting the use of cellular phones and other electronic communication devices during c  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 10 -- The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities issued the following news release: * * * Action on Pedestrian Safety. * * * (Anchorage, Alaska) - The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) and the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) have taken action to intensify efforts to protect vulnerable road users. A new Task Force has been established to spearhead efforts in reducing fatalities and serious injuries for pedestrians and oth  more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Oct. 10 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: KOTZEBUE, Alaska -- Leaders from the Cherokee Nation visited Alaska recently, meeting with Alaska Wildlife Troopers and the NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. (NANA). During the visit, the Cherokee Nation returned animals native to the NANA region, a 38,000-square-mile area traditional to the Inupiaq people. This aligns with the Cherokee Nation's mission of wildlife conserv  more

SEATTLE, Oct. 8 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following statement on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * Summary * This second design features the team logo, coordinates of Climate Pledge Arena, and a tail number (#N933AK) honoring Seattle's 93.3 KJR FM, the home of the Kraken. * Also, get ready for Getaway Goals! When the Kraken scores 5 goals at home, fans get 32% off flights to a mystery destination. Plus, now through the end of hockey season, if you're flying out the S  more

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 8 -- GCI, a telecommunications company, issued the following news release: * * * GCI has supported the foundation for more than a decade * * * For more than a dozen years, GCI has supported the Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation (HANF) and its mission to uplift Alaska Native people, Tribes, and Tribal Health Organizations. GCI continued its support this year with a $20,000 donation. The funding helps support three of the foundation's top priorities - healthy patients,   more

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 9 -- GCI, a telecommunications company, issued the following news release: * * * Crews delivered more than 112,660 gallons of fuel to 22 remote sites * * * After 283 trips using specialized helicopters to deliver more than 112,660 gallons of fuel, the annual effort to refuel GCI's 22 remote mountaintop microwave towers is complete. The towers are crucial components of GCI's Terrestrial for Every Rural Region in Alaska (TERRA) network, a 3,300-mile-long hybrid fiber-mi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following statement on Oct. 11, 2024: * * * The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) today released a statement following Nick Begich winning the debate versus extreme Democrat Mary Peltola in Alaska's at-large Congressional district tonight: "Alaskans need a bold, strong leader to fight for their economy and way of life--and that is Nick Begich. Democrat Mary Peltola's votes against Alaska energy,  more

SEATTLE, Oct. 11 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release: * * * Summary * With over 3 million miles -- and 182,000 this year alone -- Routh encourages new travelers to try Alaska Airlines and join its Mileage Plan, calling it the best mileage club in the world. * Million Milers receive elite perks, including complimentary inflight food and beverages and lifetime MVP Gold status, which they can share with a companion. Of course, you can still ea  more