University of Alaska grad sues Trump administration over revocation of foreign student status

A recent University of Alaska graduate is suing the federal government after his foreign student status was revoked by the Trump administration. Jean Kashikov is one of four UA students, and hundreds nationwide, who recently had their status terminated in …

Alaska Air (ALK) Q1 2025 Earnings Call

Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Wednesday, Apr 23, 2025 CALL PARTICIPANTS Ben Minicucci: Chief Executive Officer Andrew Harrison: Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Shane Tackett: Executive Vice President Finance and Chief Financial …

Port of Alaska prepares for terminal upheaval

New surimi forecast reinforces Russian challenge to Alaska pollock

A leading industry body is forecasting a 20 percent jump in Russia’s surimi production this year, with demand growing at home and abroad. Around 70 percent of Russia’s surimi production last year was exported, and around half of this was destined for China …

From namesake to nightclub: Comedian Chris Fairbanks makes his Alaska debut in the city that shares his name

There’s something poetic — and pretty hilarious — about a man named Fairbanks finally making his way to Fairbanks. That’s exactly what’s happening this week, as nationally known stand-up comic Chris Fairbanks makes his Alaska debut with a four-night run …

Slog AM: Pike Place Market Kind of Bans Cars, People in Washington Keep Pointing Lasers at Planes, Alaska Airlines Loses ...

KOMO, rolling its eyes: "Be ready to get turned away from driving into Pike Place Market." Have pedestrians finally won this long and stupid war? Have those in power at last seen the light? Hardly. The Pike Place Market Preservation and …

Breakup season begins as river flow returns across Alaska

Breakup season has begun in parts of Alaska, with rivers starting to flow again, according to the Alaska-Pacific River Forecast Center. In Fairbanks, sections of the Chena and Tanana rivers have started to open. Hydrologist Kyle Van Peursem said the timing …

Aquatech company rebrands, eyes land-based potential in Iceland, Alaska

Initially focused on salmon and kingfish, a new company created by the founder of Billund Aquaculture also sees potential across more species. Globaq Solutions COO Kristoffer Lund (left) and founder and CEO Christian Sorensen (right).Photo: Globaq …

Alaska Airlines Powers Up San Diego with 3 New Routes and Expanded Service

Alaska Airlines is strengthening its hold on Southern California’s busiest airport with the launch of new nonstop routes and major frequency increases from San Diego, a move aimed squarely at time-sensitive business travelers and premium flyers seeking …

Despair, frustration and uncertainty: Alaska businesses contend with Trump tariffs

The Spice and Tea Exchange in South Anchorage imports teas, spices, salts and sugars from nearly 60 countries. Liz Eldridge has owned the shop for nine years. She started preparing for tariffs in January by bulking up on the store’s most popular items and …