Wednesday - December 10, 2025
State Tipoffs Involving Alaska Newsletter for Sunday November 23, 2025 ( 6 items )  

"Absolutely Abandoned": Alaska Small Business Owners Face Crushing Health Care Price Spikes
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Absolutely Abandoned": Alaska Small Business Owners Face Crushing Health Care Price Spikes * "Punishing us." "Cut us at the knees." "[Pulling] the rug out from under me." "Absolutely abandoned." "Makes me want to throw up." That's what small business owners across Alaska are saying because health care premiums are set to skyrocket thanks to Nick Begich and House Republic  more

Big Ray's Steps Up to Support GCI's Winter Gear Drive
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. 22 -- GCI, a telecommunications company, issued the following news release: * * * Big Ray's steps up to support GCI's winter gear drive The iconic Alaska outfitter partnered with Xtratuf to donate 300 pairs of boots * When Typhoon Halong tore through Western Alaska, families had minutes to grab what they could before leaving their homes behind. Now, as winter settles in, the need for warm clothing is urgent - and Alaskans and local companies are answering the call. A  more

Celebrating Excellence: 1,019 Seniors Earn $15,000 UA Scholars Award
FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Nov. 19 -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * Celebrating Excellence: 1,019 Seniors Earn $15,000 UA Scholars Award Top ten percent of graduates from 250 Alaska high schools offered the $15,000 UA Scholars Award to pursue the program of their choice within the University of Alaska system. * The University of Alaska is pleased to announce that 1,019 students have been identified for the UA Scholars Award, putting them on pace   more

From Summit to Solutions: Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Partners With MT2030 to Empower Mountain Communities
SEATTLE, Nov. 19 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release: * * * From summit to solutions: Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines partners with MT2030 to empower mountain communities Summary * Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are investing in the future of the communities we serve by partnering with Mountain Towns 2030 (MT2030). * Earlier this year, we became a major sponsor of the annual MT2030 Climate Summit to launch the MT2030 Elevate S  more

Huakai by Hawaiian Celebrates One Year of Connecting Kamaaina With Its Most Generous Deal Yet
SEATTLE, Nov. 21 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Huakai by Hawaiian celebrates one year of connecting kamaaina with its most generous deal yet Summary * Hawaiian Airlines celebrates the first anniversary of its free travel benefits program for Hawaii residents, which has attracted over 300,000 members and facilitated more than 50,000 trips with perks like free checked bags and exclusive travel deals. * To comme  more

New OHSU program honors rich American Indian and Alaska Native heritage
PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 21 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * New OHSU program honors rich American Indian and Alaska Native heritage * For college students in the new Tilikum Summer Health Experience program, the message from Shandee Dixon, M.S., Ph.D., (Apache) is clear: "Once you are part of this program, you become part of the NNACoE community you have a place at Oregon Health & Science University." Dixon, assistant professor in the OHSU-PSU School o  more