The ground stop also hit Horizon Air, which is operated by Alaska Airlines, according to an advisory by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Beginning in summer 2027, travelers will have more ways than ever to explore Alaska’s wild beauty aboard Anthem, Quantum, Serenade and Voyager of the Seas. Seven-night sailings will depart from Seattle, Seward and Vancouver, with new multi-night Cruisetour options that combine land and sea for a deeper look at The Last Frontier.

The states approved for disaster declarations include Alaska, which filed an expedited request after experiencing back-to-back storms this month that wrecked coastal villages, displaced 2,000 residents and killed at least one person. Trump approved a 100% cost share of disaster-related expenses for 90 days.

Democrats are hoping to flip the Senate in November 2026 in a move that would restrain President Trump's legislative agenda.

The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced Thursday that it is moving to open up oil and gas development across large swaths of resource-rich land in Alaska, with some Native communities celebrating the sharp departure from the Biden-era crackdown.

Typhoon Halong's remnant storms pulled homes from their foundations when they struck western Alaska earlier this month.

Between mentoring young writers, hosting out-of-state authors and his own work, Rearden has made a major impact for more than two decades.