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Baked Alaska Wasn't Invented Anywhere Near Alaska

Baked Alaska has roots that go back to the 19th century but it actually wasn't invented anywhere near the state. Here's where it gets its name.

Boeing to lay off more than 60 workers in Colorado

In a letter to Colorado employment officials, the company said it will lay off 63 employees in Denver, El Paso and Arapahoe counties. The layoffs will take effect in mid-January.

Bears at an Army base in Alaska broke into Humvees and ate dozens of MRE meals

Bears struck at least twice on an Alaska Army base, climbing inside military vehicles and eating dozens of pre-packaged meals.

Oldest military support organization honors active duty heroes saving lives of civilians and other soldiers while serving America

The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA), the oldest military support organization in the United States, “Strengthening Our Military Family®” since 1861, honored

Union members reject deal with Boeing, prolonging strike

The strike by 33,000 workers at Boeing will continue after rank-and-file union members rejected an offer from the company and decided to remain on the picket lines instead.

Boeing Workers Resoundingly Reject New Contract and Extend Strike

The vote, hours after Boeing reported a $6.1 billion loss, will extend a monthlong strike at factories where the company makes its best-selling commercial plane.

Ranked choice voting

Ranked-choice voting is also referred to instant-runoff voting for this reason, and advocates claim that it can save money and time by streamlining a process that may require subsequent runoff elections to find a winner.

Di US state wey dey try attract more migrants

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both don pledge to control immigration, but one US state dey try to attract more migrants.

Wall Street Lunch: Boeing Loses $6 Billion

In line with an earlier warning, Boeing reported a net loss of $9.97 a share on revenue of $17.8 billion. The company burned through $1.3 billion in cash, leaving it with about $10.5 billion at the end of September. CEO Kelly Ortberg says the company has lots of work ahead before it can build a newly designed plane.

Boeing CEO says the company must fundamentally change as losses surge

Boeing reported huge quarterly losses Wednesday, as new CEO Kelly Ortberg conceded “it will take time to return Boeing to its former legacy.”

Striking Boeing workers are voting on a new contract offer as the company reports a $6 billion loss

Striking Boeing workers are voting whether to accept the company's latest contract offer or continue their strike, which is now nearly six weeks old

Providence to form joint venture with home-health company

The agreement between Providence and Tennessee-based Compassus is subject to regulatory review at both the state and federal level.

For real this time: Alaskans have 6 months to get Real IDs

In Alaska, only 34% of registered drivers or identity card holders have switched over to Real IDs. Part of the challenge is that many rural Alaska communities don’t have a DMV.

Alaska healthcare facilities conserve IV fluids during national shortage

After Hurricane Helene hit a major production facility of IV fluids, hospitals aim to prevent a severe crisis.

Harris pressed on transgender rights, potentially pardoning Trump: 5 key moments from NBC interview

Vice President Kamala Harris talked about abortion access, transgender rights and other issues in an interview with NBC News Tuesday.

AutoMatters & More: MCAS Miramar Air Show 2024

America’s Air Show” presented by the United States Marine Corps — and it did not disappoint. The weather was excellent, and there was

Boeing reports losing $6 billion this quarter. Seattle-area strikers vote on a new contract.

During Wednesday’s call with investors, company leaders reported a loss in revenue, down to $17.8 billion for the third quarter, about 1% less from the same period last year.

Ontario International Airport Reports Busiest September in History

Ontario International Airport (ONT) welcomed more than 600,000 travelers last month, the busiest September in its history, officials have announced.

Boeing’s New C.E.O. Calls for ‘Culture Change’ as Strike Vote Looms

As Kelly Ortberg presented his strategic vision, more than 33,000 striking employees of the aerospace manufacturer were expected to vote on a new contract.

Anchorage Assembly approves $3.7 million winter shelter contract with Henning

On Tuesday, the Anchorage Assembly also approved the sale of the city’s unbuilt prefabricated Sprung Structure to the Port of Alaska for $2.39 million. The money will fund shelter services.

Coastal storm flooding hits Kotzebue-area communities

Kotzebue water levels Tuesday were 3 to 4 feet above the normal high tide line, with “significant beach erosion” likely.

Ranked-choice proposition a solution in search of a problem | OPINION

As a lifelong Coloradan, I’ve been proud to watch our state’s election system reform and grow into one of the strongest in the nation. However, Proposition 131 threatens to unravel

Amid uptick in pre-holiday travel, expert shares best times to book and tips to save on airfare

The hustle and bustle of holiday travel is fast approaching and as the TSA reported another seasonal high volume of screenings at airports -- nearly 3 million people on Sunday -- experts are sharing new insights and tips for booking holiday travel.

Revealed: The Secret of the World's Most Mysterious Glacier

The Great Gorge of Alaska is completely filled with ice. Scientists have finally measured its depth. How did they do it?

For more than a century, a fish plant fueled King Cove’s economy. Without it, can the community survive?

The seafood industry around the world has faced market turmoil. Few Alaska communities have been hit harder than King Cove.

Democrats Ramp Up Overseas Voting Drive, Prompt GOP Pushback

After Iran boasts of hacking votes, the GOP sues Michigan, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania over loose rules on counting ballots from abroad.

Snowboarding’s Natural Selection Tour Expands To Surf, Bike And Ski Events

Freeride snowboarding competition Natural Selection Tour will expand to include ski, bike and surf competitions in 2025. All will be available to watch on Red Bull TV.

Utah a ‘first mover’ state to deploy advanced nuclear energy

The Frontiers Initiative, established three years ago, seeks to marry the efforts of eight states that are creating economic development plans focused on the use of advanced nuclear energy. Utah is among half of those states designated as a “first mover” state that is uniquely positioned and ahead of the game in this arena.

Can dental therapists help fill gaps in healthcare deserts?

Some states are authorizing mid-level dental therapists — who can provide a limited scope of services. But others aren’t sure it’s the right strategy for tackling dentist shortages.

Underpaid flight attendants turn to stripping, eating passengers’ leftovers: ‘They can’t survive’

Flight attendants have resorted to stripping and other desperate measures to make ends meet when not working the financially unfriendly skies.

Gorgeous French bulldog died 'after Alaska Airlines downgraded him from first class to coach'

Michael Contillo, of San Francisco, was flying from New York to San Francisco with his father and his two French bulldogs, Ash and Kora, when his dog died during the flight on February 1.

DC Circuit leans toward DOE in fight over Alaska gas exports

Environmental groups struggled to convince judges that the department improperly approved exports from the proposed Alaska terminal.

'I love story': Colorado Springs author releases 40th book, reflects on writing career

The final book in the Alaskan cyber hunter series by Kimberley Woodhouse highlights the account of David "Mac" McPherson, whose wife and daughter were victims of the killer's first attack. Formerly the head of the Cyber Solutions team,

Homer Harbor

Alaska’s largest single-basin harbor needs to expand. Jenny Carroll with the City of Homer reports on an ongoing engineering study.

Fall storm damages houses in Kotzebue and Northwest Alaska villages

A fall storm caused damages to several houses, inundated streets, flight interruptions and boats lost at sea in several coastal communities this week.

As early voting opens, Peltola and Begich meet for last face-to-face forum before Election Day

The two leading candidates in Alaska’s U.S. House election appeared at a forum hosted by the Anchorage Chamber.

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