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Alaska regional air carrier Kenai Aviation shut down operations abruptly on Monday, citing financial insolvency.
Regional air carrier Kenai Aviation announces immediate shutdown
The airline’s owner said Monday that the company was struggling under a debt burden that had become untenable.
www.adn.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Alaska regional air carrier Kenai Aviation shut down operations abruptly on Monday, citing financial insolvency.
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St. Paul is still relying on costly charter flights three months after the main airline that served the island, Ravn Alaska, stopped operations.
St. Paul still relying on costly charter flights three months after losing Ravn
As of Oct. 1, a change in the Essential Air Service program means the city of over 400 people has no regularly scheduled commercial flights.
akpub.io
October 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
St. Paul is still relying on costly charter flights three months after the main airline that served the island, Ravn Alaska, stopped operations.
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The story has been republished to the Homer News in an edited form that strips some language and moves the definition of Kirk’s beliefs far down page. The edits were not done by our newsrooms, our reporter’s byline was removed, and there is no note indicating that the story has been changed.
September 26, 2025 at 3:56 AM
The story has been republished to the Homer News in an edited form that strips some language and moves the definition of Kirk’s beliefs far down page. The edits were not done by our newsrooms, our reporter’s byline was removed, and there is no note indicating that the story has been changed.
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July 23, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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This is huge. The church continues to step up to the moment. They are calling out the Trump administration as an oppressive authoritarian regime.
NEW: Bishop Rojas of San Bernardino has dispensed his Diocese from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass due to ongoing ICE raids.
July 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
This is huge. The church continues to step up to the moment. They are calling out the Trump administration as an oppressive authoritarian regime.
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Getting rid of diesel reliance in Alaska just make a ton of sense in terms of reliability and economics.
The Yukon River village of Galena is in the midst of a clean energy transformation that locals say will boost savings, build resilience and provide jobs.
In words and photos, Galena residents reflect on their village’s sustainable practices
These Alaska villagers want to curb their reliance on expensive, imported diesel that when burned is one of the largest contributors of planet-warming emissions.
www.adn.com
July 1, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Getting rid of diesel reliance in Alaska just make a ton of sense in terms of reliability and economics.
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No Kings.
ADAK, ALASKA
ADAK, ALASKA
June 15, 2025 at 11:28 AM
No Kings.
ADAK, ALASKA
ADAK, ALASKA
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I remember telling my mom & stepdad I wanted to get a degree in history. The response: “You can’t do anything with that.”
We have done a lousy job appreciating how important studying history is.
(Later, I got a BA in history anyway.)
We have done a lousy job appreciating how important studying history is.
(Later, I got a BA in history anyway.)
I've been thinking about this a lot, in terms of how fascism rises. But I've also been thinking about vaccines and how we have probably 2 generations that have no idea what polio and measles do. How many of us have seen small pox? And imaginations are so limited; history isn't taught. Here we are.
It really does seem like as we lose the generation that fought in and/or grew up and came of age during these pivotal moments that the guardrails on not letting such things happen are disappearing. Or, at least, that the ones that stopped people from publicly supporting Very Bad Things, are gone. +
June 9, 2025 at 5:20 AM
I remember telling my mom & stepdad I wanted to get a degree in history. The response: “You can’t do anything with that.”
We have done a lousy job appreciating how important studying history is.
(Later, I got a BA in history anyway.)
We have done a lousy job appreciating how important studying history is.
(Later, I got a BA in history anyway.)
I took this photo of Ravn Alaska's then-CEO @Dave Pflieger in Sept 2019, before the Penair crash in Dutch Harbor, bankruptcy, COVID. Before FlyCoin, North Pacific Airlines, 757s and their postcard pitch to send them cash. Soon, per their request to FAA, they'll fly nowhere.
June 9, 2025 at 5:17 AM
I took this photo of Ravn Alaska's then-CEO @Dave Pflieger in Sept 2019, before the Penair crash in Dutch Harbor, bankruptcy, COVID. Before FlyCoin, North Pacific Airlines, 757s and their postcard pitch to send them cash. Soon, per their request to FAA, they'll fly nowhere.
Late-night departure out of Fairbanks. Seat 3F> #midnightSun
June 9, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Late-night departure out of Fairbanks. Seat 3F> #midnightSun
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🚨HIT THE PHONES TO SAVE MEDICAID - PLEASE AMPLIFY & ACT 🚨
TODAY the House will be marking up deeply unpopular massive Medicaid cuts.
MANY GOP on the committee are in tight districts. Calls and pressure ARE effective here.
Call today. Type your zip to get a script ⬇️
OcasioCortez.com/savemedicaid
TODAY the House will be marking up deeply unpopular massive Medicaid cuts.
MANY GOP on the committee are in tight districts. Calls and pressure ARE effective here.
Call today. Type your zip to get a script ⬇️
OcasioCortez.com/savemedicaid
Save Medicaid
Please call your Representative right now and leave a voicemail, or first thing on Monday morning before the mark up session begins.
OcasioCortez.com
May 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🚨HIT THE PHONES TO SAVE MEDICAID - PLEASE AMPLIFY & ACT 🚨
TODAY the House will be marking up deeply unpopular massive Medicaid cuts.
MANY GOP on the committee are in tight districts. Calls and pressure ARE effective here.
Call today. Type your zip to get a script ⬇️
OcasioCortez.com/savemedicaid
TODAY the House will be marking up deeply unpopular massive Medicaid cuts.
MANY GOP on the committee are in tight districts. Calls and pressure ARE effective here.
Call today. Type your zip to get a script ⬇️
OcasioCortez.com/savemedicaid
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Introducing the Utqiaġvik Birding Trail
A birding trail was born out of a festival to further celebrate birds, community, bird tourism, and conservation in Arctic Alaska.
A birding trail was born out of a festival to further celebrate birds, community, bird tourism, and conservation in Arctic Alaska.
Introducing the Utqiaġvik Birding Trail
A birding trail was born out of a festival to further celebrate birds, community, bird tourism, and conservation in Arctic Alaska.
ak.audubon.org
April 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Introducing the Utqiaġvik Birding Trail
A birding trail was born out of a festival to further celebrate birds, community, bird tourism, and conservation in Arctic Alaska.
A birding trail was born out of a festival to further celebrate birds, community, bird tourism, and conservation in Arctic Alaska.
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He was flying an unregistered aircraft without a license. Respectfully, I do not think probation & a fine will stop him from doing it again.
April 3, 2025 at 11:19 PM
He was flying an unregistered aircraft without a license. Respectfully, I do not think probation & a fine will stop him from doing it again.
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Trade war on—recession coming. He slaughtered our economy.
These price hikes on goods from...
Cambodia: +49%
Vietnam: +46%
Bangladesh: +37%
Thailand: +36%
China: +34%
Taiwan: +32%
Indonesia: +32%
Switzerland: +31%
South Africa: +30%
India: +26%
South Korea: +25%
Japan: +24%
Malaysia: +24%
EU: +20%
These price hikes on goods from...
Cambodia: +49%
Vietnam: +46%
Bangladesh: +37%
Thailand: +36%
China: +34%
Taiwan: +32%
Indonesia: +32%
Switzerland: +31%
South Africa: +30%
India: +26%
South Korea: +25%
Japan: +24%
Malaysia: +24%
EU: +20%
April 2, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Trade war on—recession coming. He slaughtered our economy.
These price hikes on goods from...
Cambodia: +49%
Vietnam: +46%
Bangladesh: +37%
Thailand: +36%
China: +34%
Taiwan: +32%
Indonesia: +32%
Switzerland: +31%
South Africa: +30%
India: +26%
South Korea: +25%
Japan: +24%
Malaysia: +24%
EU: +20%
These price hikes on goods from...
Cambodia: +49%
Vietnam: +46%
Bangladesh: +37%
Thailand: +36%
China: +34%
Taiwan: +32%
Indonesia: +32%
Switzerland: +31%
South Africa: +30%
India: +26%
South Korea: +25%
Japan: +24%
Malaysia: +24%
EU: +20%
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How does this make us feel?
Just as mad as ever!
University of Alaska shutters diversity center, ‘retires’ diversity officer in continued response to anti-DEI orders www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
Just as mad as ever!
University of Alaska shutters diversity center, ‘retires’ diversity officer in continued response to anti-DEI orders www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
University of Alaska shutters diversity center, ‘retires’ diversity officer in continued response to anti-DEI orders
The university system is also focused on changing language, website content and non-academic program descriptions, University of Alaska President Pat Pitney wrote in a letter this week.
www.adn.com
March 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
How does this make us feel?
Just as mad as ever!
University of Alaska shutters diversity center, ‘retires’ diversity officer in continued response to anti-DEI orders www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
Just as mad as ever!
University of Alaska shutters diversity center, ‘retires’ diversity officer in continued response to anti-DEI orders www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
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Lots of folks talking about what could be happening to the USPS. I did a dive into what that means for Alaska, especially when it comes to the topic of Bypass mail, which is grossly misunderstood in the Lower 48. Takeaway - the costs to the USPS for ditching Bypass would be huge.
Possible Postal Service changes present challenge to Alaska Bypass Mail, reports Colleen Mondor, @chasingray.bsky.social, for @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/03/19/p...
Possible Postal Service changes present challenge to Alaska Bypass Mail • Alaska Beacon
Bypass Mail includes food and other products that are shipped through private carriers to retailers off of the road system.
alaskabeacon.com
March 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Lots of folks talking about what could be happening to the USPS. I did a dive into what that means for Alaska, especially when it comes to the topic of Bypass mail, which is grossly misunderstood in the Lower 48. Takeaway - the costs to the USPS for ditching Bypass would be huge.
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“God, please help me not be an asshole, is about as common a prayer as I pray in my life.”
– Nadia Bolz-Weber (nadiabolzweber.com)
– Nadia Bolz-Weber (nadiabolzweber.com)
Welcome - Nadia Bolz-Weber
Nadia Bolz-Weber is an ordained Lutheran Pastor, founder of House for All Sinners & Saints in Denver, CO and the author of three NYT bestselling memoirs.
nadiabolzweber.com
March 14, 2025 at 5:37 AM
“God, please help me not be an asshole, is about as common a prayer as I pray in my life.”
– Nadia Bolz-Weber (nadiabolzweber.com)
– Nadia Bolz-Weber (nadiabolzweber.com)
My favorite thing is giving away Alaska travel prizes. Join us at Alaska Summer Showcase on Saturday, March 22 at the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage. I've got a big bucket of $25K in prizes to give away. Jump-start your summer!
March 13, 2025 at 1:02 AM
My favorite thing is giving away Alaska travel prizes. Join us at Alaska Summer Showcase on Saturday, March 22 at the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage. I've got a big bucket of $25K in prizes to give away. Jump-start your summer!
Alaska residents only: 70 percent off small-ship luxury cruises on Alaskan Dream Cruises. Sweet. alaskatravelgram.com/2025/03/06/a...
March 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Alaska residents only: 70 percent off small-ship luxury cruises on Alaskan Dream Cruises. Sweet. alaskatravelgram.com/2025/03/06/a...
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Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome x.com/repalgreen/s...
Congressman Al Green on X: "Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome https://t.co/sVklRmPCJl" / X
Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome https://t.co/sVklRmPCJl
x.com
March 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome x.com/repalgreen/s...
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Hey Alaska: it's time to jump-start your summer at Alaska Summer Showcase, Sat., Mar. 22. Come for the great travel info. Stay for the awesome travel prizes: air tickets, cruises, adventures. More! myalaskatix.com/events/2025-...
March 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Hey Alaska: it's time to jump-start your summer at Alaska Summer Showcase, Sat., Mar. 22. Come for the great travel info. Stay for the awesome travel prizes: air tickets, cruises, adventures. More! myalaskatix.com/events/2025-...
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I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
We're not done yet | 18F
18f.org
March 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
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If I had to choose, this is the not the thing that I would expect to go viral.
March 2, 2025 at 1:42 AM
If I had to choose, this is the not the thing that I would expect to go viral.