SEATTLE, Dec. 10 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * Alaska Airlines is now selling tickets for new nonstop flights between Seattle and London Heathrow on Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft Summary - We'll offer daily, year-round service to London on our long-haul, twin-aisle 787-9 aircraft starting May 21, 2026. - We recently began selling tickets for our new nonstop flights between Seattle and Rome. - Guests will enjo more PR

SEATTLE, Dec. 11 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Alaska Airlines is now selling tickets for new nonstop flights between Seattle and London Heathrow on Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft Summary * We'll offer daily, year-round service to London on our long-haul, twin-aisle 787-9 aircraft starting May 21, 2026. * We recently began selling tickets for our new nonstop flights between Seattle and Rome. * Guests will enj more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * CFC LRDR operational acceptance * U.S. Space Force's Combat Forces Command took operational acceptance of a solid-state long-range radar system, Long Range Discrimination Radar, Dec. 4\. This acceptance marks a significant advancement for the Space Force's Missile Warning, Tracking, and Targeting M ission area by optimizing interceptor precision, shortening reaction time and reinforcing deterrence against ballistic m more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Dec. 11 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Congressional Review Act is Direct Attack on Public Lands Management * WASHINGTON, D.C. Overturning five land-management plans in Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and Alaska through Congressional Review Act resolutions, which the president signed into law, is a direct attack on public input, science, and responsible stewardship of public lands, wildlife, water, In more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Nicholas J. Begich III, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Begich Applauds Passage of the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Dec. 10, 2025 - Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) applauded the House passage of S. 356, the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 (link is external), bipartisan legislation that extends the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (SRS) through 2026. Rep more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Nicholas J. Begich III, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Begich Celebrates Presidential Signing of H.J. Res. 131 and H.J. Res. 106, Advancing Alaska's Resource Future * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Dec. 11, 2025 - Today, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) joined President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office as the President signed H.J. Res. 131 (link is external) and H.J. Res. 106 (link is external) into law - two major Congressional Review Act more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Dec. 9 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Harnessing Energy Under Our Feet The Duke Climate Collaboration Symposium explored the history of geothermal energy at Duke and accelerate its use along the East Coast. * Nesjavellir's ION Adventure Hotel in Iceland. The Millennium hotel in New Zealand. The Chena hot springs in Alaska. All are examples of geothermal energy in use - the use of natural heat underfoot in a sustainable more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a final rule to refine the Alaska high-cost mobile-support programs, ensuring the efficient use of universal service funds. This action is intended to accelerate the deployment of 5G-New Radio (5G-NR) service for Americans living, working and traveling throughout Alaska. The rule grants in part a Petition for Reconsideration and Clarification filed by GCI Communications Corp. (GCI) concerning the Alaska Connect Fun more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * Over $3 Million Approved to Support Shelter Efforts for Alaskans Impacted by October's West Coast Storms ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Under the direction of United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, FEMA has obligated over $3 million in emergency housing funds to support Alaskans displaced by severe storms, flooding and remnants of Typhoon Halong  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44692) on Dec. 4, 2025, entitled "Five-Year Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program: Status and Issues in Brief" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay. Here are excerpts: * * * Contents Leasing Program Status ... 1 Change to Framework for Environmental Analysis ... 3 P.L. 119-21: Lease Sales Outside the Five-Year Program ... 4 Selected Issues for Congress ... 4 Issues Rel more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Nicholas J. Begich III, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Begich's Bill Strengthening National Defense and Securing Alaska's Strategic Role * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Dec. 9, 2025 - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5131, the Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025 (link is external), legislation led by Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) to extend critical military land withdrawals in Alaska, New Mexico, and California for more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Begich Delivers for Alaska...Again In case you missed it, Congressman Nick Begich delivered yet another win for Alaska and America, leading the charge to extend critical military land holdings which ensures the readiness of America's Armed Services. Congressman Begich's legislation will: * Grant a 25-year extension for military use of lands at Fort Greely, Fort Wainwright, McGregor more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * JB Elmendorf-Richardson to gain 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - The Department of the Air Force has selected Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, as the preferred and final location to host the 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron. A 2022 Army - Department of the Air Force memorandum of agreement directs liaison support for reciprocal service specialties such as Tactical Air Control  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Committee Advances Four U.S. Attorneys and Three Judicial Nominations * WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations: * David Clay Fowlkes, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas, by a vote of 15-7; * Nicholas Jon Ganjei, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, by a vote of 12- more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Challenges Federal Approval of Harmful Oil Exploration in Alaska's Western Arctic * ANCHORAGE, Alaska Conservation groups and an Inupiat-led grassroots organization filed a lawsuit today seeking to overturn the Trump administration's approval of ConocoPhillips' winter seismic and exploration drilling program in the Western Arctic. The Bureau of Land Management on  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski Applauds $3 Million Investment in Native Public Media Programming by Corporation for Public Broadcasting * Washington, DC U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, released the following statement applauding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for awarding $3 million in new grants to Koahnic Broadcast Corporation (KBC). This investme more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski Lauds Passage of Secure Rural Schools Act * Washington, DC Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) welcomed the House of Representatives' passage of S. 356, the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025. The House vote follows a letter Senator Murkowski and her colleagues sent to House leadership last week urging prompt action on the legislation. The Secure Rural Schools (SRS) pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, chairwoman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025: * * * MURKOWSKI, SCHATZ SECURE SENATE PASSAGE OF 12 TRIBAL BILLS TO STRENGTHEN NATIVE COMMUNITIES U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), Vice Chair of the Committee, released the following statements on Senate passage of 12 bills that were adva more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski: "We Still Have Time to Reach Bipartisan Consensus." * Washington, DC Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement today following her votes to proceed on debate for the two proposals on healthcare: "The cost of health care is already a significant burden, and in just a few short weeks, it is set to explode into a full-blown crisis for thousands of Alaskans more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 [Category: Environment] -- The Wilderness Society posted the following news release: * * * President signs chaos-triggering public lands resolutions into law * WASHINGTON D.C. (Dec. 11, 2025) President Trump signed into law five Congressional Review Act resolutions that overturn critical protections in America's Arctic and threaten to destabilize the management of the nation's public lands. The resolutions rolled back a leasing plan for the coastal plain of the Arctic N more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * President Trump Signs Legislation to Unleash American Resources and Unlock Public Lands Today, President Trump signed five Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions reversing Biden-era Resource Management Plans (RMPs) that locked up millions of acres of land in Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming. House Committee on Natur more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * Proceedings: Beyond the horizon * The new edition of Proceedings is here and it highlights Coast Guard operations across Alaska and the Arctic! Explore stories on Puget Sound's lifeline to Alaska, the Marine Exchange of Alaska, civil engineering in harsh environments, the Southeast cruise industry, and the vital roles of the Coast Guard Reserve and Auxiliary in Arctic regions. Read more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REMINDER: Dan Sullivan Voted Repeatedly to Gut Health Care and Spike Costs for Alaska Families * Dan Sullivan was a pivotal vote for the Republican bill that's spiking health care costs and voted time and again against efforts to extend the Affordable Care Act's premium tax credits to stop costs rising further for Alaska families. Because of Dan Sullivan's obstruction, Alaskans' healt more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, vice chair of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025: * * * SCHATZ, MURKOWSKI SECURE SENATE PASSAGE OF 12 TRIBAL BILLS TO STRENGTHEN NATIVE COMMUNITIES U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Committee, released the following statements on Senate passage of 12 bills that were adv more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Sullivan Secures Long Overdue Fix to SBA Rule for Small Business Contracting * WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) announced today that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has formally implemented his long-sought fix to the "bona fide place of business" requirement, an unnecessary barrier that for years prevented small businesses from fairly competing for federal construction contract more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Sullivan Votes to Relieve Alaskans from Obamacare's Outrageous Costs * WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) issued the following statement after voting to advance both the Republican health care proposal and the Democrat proposal to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits. "Obamacare, the so-called Affordable Care Act, has not made health care more affordable. T more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Coalition for a Prosperous America posted the following news release: * * * Trans-Alaskan Pipeline To Be Made-in-Korea Steel -- CPA Raises Concern and Alarm * WASHINGTON, D.C. A proposed 807-mile natural gas pipeline intended to bring gas from Alaska's North Slope to a new export terminal in the Kenai Peninsula in Southcentral Alaska will be fabricated in Korea despite the Administration's headline "fifty percent" steel tariff. On June 3, 20 more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Violence Policy Center issued a report documenting disproportionate lethal firearm violence against American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations, revealing second-highest national rates of homicide and firearm homicide--twice that of whites--alongside elevated suicide figures, driven by structural racism, historical trauma, and data undercounts from misclassification and unreported cases. In 2023 CDC data, 553 AI/AN firearm deaths occurred: 246 homicide more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Emmer, House Republicans host permitting reform roundtable discussion with key stakeholders * Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) hosted lawmakers and stakeholder groups for a discussion on permitting reform ahead of House action on legislation to cut red tape, lower costs, and speed up permitting for energy and infrastructure projects. Whip Emmer was joined by Rep more PR