🌱 Flight Cancellations Continue + Anchorage Senate Pairing Comment

Happy Tuesday, Anchorage! Here's what's going on today in Anchorage.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with snow showers. High: 41 Low: 31.

Here are the top three stories in Anchorage today:

1. As the Alaska Airlines protest over contract negotiations continues, the airline grounded over 100 additional flights between Sunday and Monday. Between that 48-hour period, over 15,000 passengers were left without a flight; an average of about 7 percent of Alaska Airlines flights have been canceled each day since the picketing began Friday. According to Capt. Jeff Schroeder, Chairman of the Airline Pilots Association Anchorage Council, the association isn't interested in a full strike — though it isn't completely ruling out the possibility. (Alaska's News Source)
2. Of over 80 comments directed to the Alaska Redistricting Board regarding Senate pairings in Anchorage, 75 have come from Democratic party members. The redistricting board first met on Saturday, with another meeting this Monday; additional meetings are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, and Thursday and Friday if needed. Any Alaska resident who wishes to share their perspective on the proposed maps can submit their comments here. (Must Read Alaska)
3. If you're looking for a job here in Anchorage, you're in luck: plenty of local companies are looking to hire full-time and part-time employees. Featured positions in town include a professional development specialist with Curriculum Associates, an entry-level environmental engineer with ERM Alaska, Inc., and a medical assistant at Peak Neurology and Sleep Medicine. Click the link to view these and other listings, courtesy of Patch and ZipRecruiter. (Anchorage Patch)

Today in Anchorage:

• Ribbon Cutting: APEX Auctions At 625 W. 59th Ave. (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're hoping to add a four-legged ball of love to your household, start with these Anchorage area shelters for a pet to adopt. (Anchorage Patch)
• The Antonov AN-225, the world's largest plane that's occasionally been spotted here in Anchorage, has been destroyed by Russian forces on the outskirts of Kyiv. (Must Read Alaska)

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— Dominique-Noelle Rafael

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