FORT WORTH, Texas, May 15 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * 'Main Cabin Energy' unlocked: American Airlines offers ultra-low awards for AAdvantage mileage redemption FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines is making it easier than ever to travel by offering more than one million Main Cabin seats on domestic flights (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) redeemable at just 5,000 AAdvantage (r) miles one way. As an added bonus, Main Cabin seats on trans-Atlant more PR

SEATTLE, May 12 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release: * * * Alaska Airlines launches new era of widebody international flying in Seattle with daily no... We're transforming Alaska's hometown airport into the West Coast's premier global gateway. We're planning for at least 12 international destinations with long-haul aircraft from Seattle by 2030. Nonstop transpacific flights between Seattle and Seoul Incheon begin more PR

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 16 -- GCI, a telecommunications company, issued the following news release: * * * Bethel residents now have access to lightning-fast 2.5 gig residential internet speeds and 5G mobile service Bethel is the first community connected through the joint Bethel Native Corporation-GCI AIRRAQ Network fiber project BETHEL, Alaska - With the launch of lightning-fast 2.5 gig consumer internet speeds and 5G mobile service in Bethel, the first community connected through the AIRRAQ more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 13, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Anchorage Area - April 2025": * * * Area prices were up 0.9 percent over the past two months, up 1.6 percent from a year ago The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Urban Alaska advanced 0.9 percent for the two months ending in April 2025, the U.S. Bureau  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on May 12, 2025: * * * The Geostrategic Importance of Alaska to the U.S.-Japan Alliance By Shoichi Itoh A Geopolitical Theater for Great Power Rivalry The Arctic and the Northwest Pacific are currently emerging as two of the main geopolitical theaters for great power rivalry. In both waters around Alaska, China and Russia are rapidly consolidating their bilateral partnership with escalat more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Nicholas J. Begich III, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Begich Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Air Safety WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 8, 2025 - Today, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK), alongside Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Tracey Mann (R-KS), and Maggie Goodlander (D-NH), introduced the Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to tackle the nation's air traffic controller staffing s more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Risch Join MOMS Act to Help Build Culture of Life, Support Women, Strengthen Families WASHINGTON, D.C. \-- Ahead of Mother's Day this Sunday, U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) are co-sponsoring the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act, led by U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Alaska), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota) and Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri). This legislation would more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Environmental Crimes Bulletin - April 2025 View All Environmental Crimes Bulletins In This Issue: * Cases by District/Circuit * Recently Charged * Guilty Pleas * Sentencings Cases by District/Circuit District/Circuit Case Name Conduct/Statute(s) District of Alaska United States v. Jason Christenson Tampering with a Monitoring Device/Clean Air Act United States v. Matanuska Die more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule amending the Colored Federal Airways Green 8 (G-8), Green 10 (G-10), Green 12 (G-12), and Red 99 (R-99) while simultaneously revoking the Blue 27 (B-27) and Alaskan Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-619. These changes affect airspace infrastructure across remote parts of Alaska and are directly tied to the decommissioning of key Nondire more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Sullivan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Funding for USDA Program Supporting Farmers and Ranchers in Hawaii and Alaska WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) reintroduced the Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment (RTCP) Revitalization Act, legislation to secure additional funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) RTCP more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on May 13, 2025: * * * HUD Announces More Than $1.1 Billion for Affordable Housing in Tribal Communities WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced more than $1.1 billion in Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funding for eligible Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) to more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Nicholas J. Begich III, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: House Subcommittee Holds Field Hearing on Geothermal Energy Development CEDAR CITY, UTAH. - May 13, 2025 - Yesterday, the House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a field oversight hearing in Cedar City, Utah, focused on advancing geothermal energy development on federal lands. The session highlighted the untapped potential of geothermal energy - an abundant, reliable, a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sullivan Applauds "Big and Bold" Upgrades to Alaska Aviation Safety WASHINGTON --U.S. Senator Sullivan (R-Alaska) welcomed the announcement of upgrades to air traffic control systems with Alaska-specific provisions from the Department of Transportation (DOT) in an interview on Friday with Alaska's News Source. The federal overhaul includes top-to-bottom reforms to the U.S. air traffic control sy more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski Engages with DHS Secretary Noem on Temporary Protected Status Washington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) engaged with the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on a number of important issues to Alaska during a Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee hearing. The Senator spoke up for those in Alaska under temporary protected status and humanitarian parole more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski Presses DOE, DOI Nominees on Alaska Priorities Washington, DC - This week, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee held a hearing to consider the nominations of William Doffermyre to be Solicitor at the Department of the Interior, Kyle Haustveit to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Fossil Energy), and Catherine Jereza to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Electricity). U more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski Reinforces Alaska Health Priorities to HHS Secretary Washington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) engaged with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to discuss the reorganization of HHS programs that assist vulnerable Alaskans including Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Hea more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski to EPA: "Let me help you" Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, hosted the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in subcommittee to discuss the agency's budget request. The Senator and Administrator Lee Zeldin discussed how the subcommittee can best serve the agency more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski Working with FBI Director to Address MMIWG and Fentanyl in Alaska Washington, DC - During a U.S. Senate Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee hearing this week, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) secured commitments from the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) to work with her on critical public safety issues for Alaska. As Alaska str more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Van Hollen, Tillis, Murkowski Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling on DHS to Reinstate Disaster Mitigation Program Critical to Local Communities Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) led a bipartisan, bicameral letter with over 80 of their colleagues urging Department of Homeland Security  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * Murray, Van Hollen, Tillis, Murkowski Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling on DHS to Reinstate Disaster Mitigation Program Critical to Local Communities Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) led a bipartisan, bicameral letter with  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service has issued a notice seeking public input on properties nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. This notice, published on May 13, 2025, outlines the nominations for properties located across 14 states, including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. The nominations cover a diverse range of sites,  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Off road Vehicle (ORV) Permits Available Through Online Process COPPER CENTER, ALASKA - Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is processing online applications for FREE Recreation and Subsistence Off Road Vehicle (ORV) permits. For information on how to apply see the Recreational ORV Use or Subsistence ORV Use pages online at (www.nps.gov/WRST) or call Jan Maslen,  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * New Evidence of Temporary Refuge for Migrating Juvenile Salmon From Marine Heatwave Conditions Pacific salmon are an ecologically important species and provide subsistence, commercial, and recreational fishery opportunities. New research found that the cold, low salinity inshore waters of Icy Strait in Southeast Alaska may have provided a temporary buffer from marine heatwave conditions  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA-NMFS) has issued a notice proposing to grant Narwhal, LLC an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) under the Marine Mammal Protection Act for oil and gas exploration activities in west Harrison Bay, Alaska. The proposed IHA would permit the non-lethal, incidental take of marine mammals during a suite of activities conducted between August 202 more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced receipt of a request from Hilcorp Alaska LLC to authorize the incidental take of marine mammals related to its annual winter operations on Alaska's North Slope. The proposed activities involve the construction, operation, and maintenance of ice roads and trails connecting Hilcorp's offshore oil and gas production facilities--Northstar Production Facility, Spy Island Drill more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced the receipt of an application from the Alaska Whale Foundation, based in Petersburg, Alaska, requesting an amendment to their existing scientific research permit (No. 26663-01). The amendment, submitted by Dr. Andy Szabo, aims to increase the permitted study of gray whales in southeast Alaska. The research will continue to focus on humpback whales and other cetacea more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 15 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Patient safety shines at DHN Central hospitals By Michelle Stewart, Defense Health Network Central The Defense Health Agency announced May 5 that three military hospitals from Defense Health Network Central earned an "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2025. The 81st Medical Group on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., the 673rd Medical Group on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, and Brooke  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen, R-American Samoa, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 14, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Polynesian Association of Alaska (PAOA), a non-profit organization that is celebrating their 20th Anniversary. Over the span of two decades, this organization has committed itself to educating Pacific Islanders across various domains, including health and more PR

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Researchers from the Urban Institute have submitted public comments to the U.S. Census Bureau, offering recommendations to improve the race and ethnicity code list for the American Community Survey and the 2030 Census. The researchers, Luisa Godinez-Puig, Jorge Gonzalez-Hermoso, and Marokey Sawo, suggest refinements to the "Hispanic or Latino," "American Indian or Alaska Native," and "Some Other Race and/or Ethnicity" categories. The researchers argue that improving the co more ST

WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is holding a tribal consultation meeting to gather input on the 8(a) Business Development (BD) program and the mentor-protege program. The consultation will take place on June 13, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. AKDT at the Z.J. Loussac Public Library in Anchorage, Alaska. This event is part of the SBA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of these programs, particularly for Native American and Alaska Native communi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, vice chair of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz, Murkowski Urge HHS To Halt Cuts That Jeopardize Tribal, Native Hawaiian Health, Child Care Programs Senators Called For Immediate, Legally-Required Consultations With Native Leaders WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), chairman of the Senate  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Scientists Develop Genetic Tools to Study Black-footed Albatross Bycatch Black-footed albatrosses are large seabirds that forage across large portions of the Pacific Ocean. Like other seabirds, they can be attracted to "free" food from bait and processing operations of commercial fishing vessels. This can lead to accidentally being caught, particularly by vessels using hook-and-line gear more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The State Educational Technology Directors Association issued the following agency statement on May 14, 2025: * * * SETDA Statement on the Termination of Federal Digital Equity Grants On Friday evening, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) terminated Digital Equity Act planning and capacity grant agreements for at least 20 states, including Connecticut, Illinois, Nevada, Alaska, Maine, Vermont, New Jersey, North Carolina, and North Dakota more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Sullivan Applauds DOT Air Traffic Safety Overhaul with Critical Upgrades & 174 New Weather Stations for Alaska ANCHORAGE, ALASKA --U.S. Senator Sullivan (R-Alaska) today celebrated the announcement from the Department of Transportation (DOT) of a new effort to build a state-of-the-art air traffic control system to enhance safety in the sky, reduce delays, and provide air traffic controllers with modern, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Sullivan, Hirono Introduce Legislation to Increase Funding for USDA Program Supporting Farmers and Ranchers in Alaska and Hawaii WASHINGTON --U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) this week reintroduced the Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment (RTCP) Revitalization Act, legislation to secure additional funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) RTCP Program.  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12881) on May 9, 2025, by Natural Resource Policy specialists Mark K. DeSantis and Anna E. Normand. Here are excerpts: * * * On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14172, "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness," to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, reinstate the name of Mount McKinley in Alaska from Denali, and guide future p more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, May 9 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Tulsa District issued the following news: * * * Tulsa District awards construction contract to Alaska company for Tinker AFB work By Brannen Parrish, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District The Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a contract to Tatitlek Universal Services Inc., for construction at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., May 8. The $5.2 million contract calls for the Anchorage, Alaska company to make upgra more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Tillis, Murray, Murkowski Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling on DHS to Reinstate Disaster Mitigation Program Critical to Local Communities Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) led a bipartisan, bicameral letter with over 80 of their colleagues urging Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secre more PR