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The Arctic This Week Take Five: Week of 21 April, 2025
Back to Publications US Arctic Ambassador Position Remains Vacant As reported by Northern Journal on April 21, the US Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs position is still vacant following the resignation of Ambassador Mike Sfraga on January...

Less than Two Weeks Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Residents who were affected by the August 5-6 flooding that occurred in the City and Borough of Juneau have until Monday, December 16, to apply for FEMA housing and other needs assistance, and FEMA Disaster Unemployment...

Author Barbara Webb Reflects on Life with "Life Observations: A Small Book of Verse"
JUNEAU, AK, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Barbara Webb, a member of the Native Alaskan community and a retired law professional, has been receiving accolades for her poignant and insightful book, "Life Observations: A...

Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacifico Announces Results for the First Quarter of 2025
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) (“the Company” or “GAP”) reports its consolidated results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q25). Figures are...

Global Expedition Leader begins DAY TWO as new director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources
Mullikin received three unanimous confirmations in run-up to new post COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, February 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Tom Mullikin – acclaimed global-expedition leader, attorney, university professor, retired two-star...

Low-Cost Airlines Market Size Worth USD 543.1 billion By 2034 | Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.7%
On the basis of purpose, the business travel segment is projected to witness the highest CAGR of 12.5%, in revenue terms, during the forecast period. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global low cost...

Ruben Fernandez Sentenced to Serve 20 Years for 1995 Murder of David Burdette
January 31, 2025 (Anchorage, AK) – Yesterday, Superior Court Judge Jack McKenna sentenced Ruben Fernandez, 50, to serve 20 years for one conviction of Murder in the Second Degree for the 1995 murder of 18-year-old David Burdette in Anchorage....

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Reports in January 2025 a Passenger Traffic Increase of 5.4% Compared to 2024
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V., (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) (“the Company” or “GAP”) announces preliminary terminal passenger traffic figures for January 2025, compared with...

Visitor Industry Continued Improvement in December 2024
Posted on Jan 30, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: January 30, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 910,055 visitors to the Hawaiian Islands in...

The Arctic This Week Take Five: Week of 3 February, 2025
Back to Publications Arctic Cruise Tourism Returns Despite Environmental Concerns On February 3, 2025, Cruise Industry News reported that Ponant’s luxury icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot will return to the Arctic for the 2026-27 winter season. The...

Law’s New Tribal Relations Webpage Continues Outreach
January 30, 2025 (Anchorage, AK) – This week, the Alaska Department of Law launched a new Tribal Relations Webpage to enhance communication, collaboration, and coordination between the Department and Alaska Native communities, tribes, and...

President Lai meets New Zealand delegation from All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan
TAIWAN, April 17 - Details 2025-04-15 President Lai meets delegation led by Tuvalu Deputy Prime Minister Panapasi Nelesone On the afternoon of April 15, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Tuvalu Deputy Prime Minister and Minister...

27 Members or Associates of Tren de Aragua Charged with Racketeering, Narcotics, Sex Trafficking, Robbery and Firearms offenses
Note: A copy of the Anti-Tren indictment can be found here. Today, two superseding indictments were unsealed charging 27 individuals currently or formerly associated with the designated foreign terrorist organization Tren de Aragua (TdA) with...

Annie Goes Hero – A Heartwarming Tale of Love and Compassion by Sonya Faraci
A Story of Sibling Love, Kindness, and the Power of Small Gestures WASILLA, AK, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sonya Faraci, an award-winning author and seasoned nurse, is proud to announce the release of her latest...

President Lai meets delegation led by Tuvalu Deputy Prime Minister Panapasi Nelesone
TAIWAN, April 15 - Details 2025-04-10 President Lai pens Bloomberg News article on Taiwan’s response to US reciprocal tariffs On April 10, an article penned by President Lai Ching-te entitled “Taiwan Has a Roadmap for Deeper US Trade Ties” was...

Northrim BanCorp Earns $8.8 Million, or $1.57 Per Diluted Share, in Third Quarter 2024
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrim BanCorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:NRIM) (“Northrim” or the “Company”) today reported net income of $8.8 million, or $1.57 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $9.0 million,...

President Lai receives credentials from new Tuvalu Ambassador Lily Tangisia Faavae
TAIWAN, April 8 - Details 2025-03-28 President Lai meets British Office Taipei Representative Ruth Bradley-Jones On the afternoon of March 28, President Lai Ching-te met with British Office Taipei Representative Ruth Bradley-Jones. In remarks,...

Unlocking Veteran tax exemptions across states and U.S. territories
Most U.S. states and territories provide tax benefits for Veterans, their families and survivors. Whether you’re a Veteran checking options in your area, a family member or survivor seeking clarity, or a transitioning service member planning your...

The North West Company Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings and a Quarterly Dividend
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NWC): The North West Company Inc. (the "Company" or "North West") today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2025 and released its 2024...

President Lai pens Bloomberg News article on Taiwan’s response to US reciprocal tariffs
TAIWAN, April 9 - Details 2025-04-08 President Lai receives credentials from new Tuvalu Ambassador Lily Tangisia Faavae On the morning of April 8, President Lai Ching-te received the credentials of new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary...