The Associated Press
Alaska officials euthanize 3 lynx in Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Three lynx kittens that were seen around Anchorage were euthanized after their mother was killed and permanent placement for the animals could not be found, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game reported Thursday.
Anchorage to allow studded tires earlier due to weather
The Municipality of Anchorage says studded tires will be allowed starting Thursday.
Kotzebue man sentenced to 99 years in death of 10-year-old Ashley Johnson-Barr
Peter Vance Wilson, 44, had earlier pleaded guilty to charges of murder and sexual abuse of 10-year-old Ashley Johnson-Barr.
JBER declares public health emergency amid COVID surge
The declaration will remain in effect for 30 days, but could be shortened or extended based on cases and community transmission of COVID-19.
Alaska redistricting board adopts draft maps for new legislative boundaries
The board tasked with rewriting Alaska’s legislative boundaries based on the latest census has adopted two draft maps for comment.
Alaska man stable after grizzly bear attack in national park
A 39-year-old hunter was attacked by a grizzly bear Wednesday in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in southeastern Alaska, park officials said.
Alaska seeks out-of-state medical personnel amid virus surge
The state has requested nurses, patient care technicians, respiratory therapists and other health care workers.
Two Southeast Alaska towns allow texts to 911 when calling not an option
Residents in Wrangell and Petersburg now have the ability to text 911 for help when calling isn’t an option. A third-party provider helped implement the technology with the two police departments.
Dunleavy adds nursing, telehealth issues to Legislature’s agenda
One of the bills Gov. Dunleavy wants lawmakers to consider calls for allowing Alaska to participate in a nurse licensure compact that the state commerce department has said would allow registered and practical nurses in any of the other participating states to practice in Alaska “without having to go through a time-consuming, redundant licensing process.”
Record COVID-19 hospitalizations strain Alaska health system
Hospitals had a record 152 COVID-19 patients Tuesday, surpassing previous highs in December, according to the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services.
Alaska seeks bids to add crew quarters to idle state ferry
The Alaska Marine Highway System intends to open the bidding process to install crew quarters on the Hubbard within the next two months.
Denali road lottery canceled over landslide concerns
The lottery had been scheduled for Sept. 17 and Sept. 19-21.
Alaska trooper’s gun malfunctioned in shootout with Anchor Point suspect
The shooting happened outside of a general store in Anchor Point when trooper Bruce Brueggeman attempted to serve an arrest warrant to Bret Herrick, 60.
Kenai Peninsula Borough mayor promotes debunked treatment for COVID-19
The mayor of the Kenai Peninsula Borough, who says he is not a medical professional, has promoted a debunked treatment for COVID-19 that is intended more for farm animals.
Alaska redistricting board sets schedule for map plans
The state Constitution requires the board to map legislative boundaries every 10 years, after receiving census data.
Landslide forces Denali National Park to close road near halfway point
Climate change “has taken what was previously a problem solved by maintenance staff performing road repairs and made a challenge too difficult to overcome with short-term solutions,” said park officials.
Hawaii’s governor asks tourists to stay away because of COVID
HONOLULU — Hawaii's governor asked Monday that visitors and residents reduce travel to the islands to essential business only while the state struggles to control COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads in the community.
Body of hunter found in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve
The body of a missing hunter has been found in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, where authorities believe he may have been swept away by a current while trying to cross a creek.
Alaska July job numbers up but trail pre-pandemic levels
July job numbers in Alaska were up over a year earlier but few industries have reached their pre-pandemic employment levels, according to a state labor department report released Friday.
COVID-19 cases stress Anchorage intensive care units
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The intensive care unit system in Alaska’s largest city is near capacity amid a rise in COVID-19 cases during what is typically a busy season for hospitals.