Author: Rachel Enano
Rachel Enano
Rachel is passionate about to write the stories that matter most to her community. With a sharp investigative mind and a knack for storytelling, she strives to shed light on both the triumphs and challenges faced by residents.
According to company representatives, on May 16th, Alaska Airlines initiated a $60 million plan to enhance terminals and other facilities across its Alaskan operations in the coming years. Additionally, the airline is set to bolster its cargo presence in the state. Marilyn Romano, the airline’s Vice President for the Alaska region, stated in an interview that the projects include upgrades and potential expansions at some of the airline’s 13 terminals, marking the first such initiatives in decades. “We will thoroughly assess each terminal,” Romano remarked. As larger jets started accommodating more passengers and post-9/11 security measures required additional space, terminals…
In the past five years, the number of abortion cases in Alaska has remained steady, averaging around 1,235 annually, while chemically induced abortions have become the primary method for terminating pregnancies. During this period, Alaska’s fertility rate has reached an unprecedented low. According to Alaska’s 2023 abortion report, 1,194 women underwent 1,222 abortions last year, with the majority (73%) being unmarried. Teenagers aged 15-19 accounted for 123 abortions, and four procedures were performed on girls under the age of 15. As in previous years, the State of Alaska utilized public funds to cover over 40% of abortions, with 514 procedures…