‘Appalling’: Scholars say Holocaust symbol has no place in Anchorage mask debate
Mayor Bronson said 'borrowing' Star of David for COVID debate was 'credit' to Jewish culture. He later apologized.
The final amount for Alaskans’ PFD this year is $1,114
Alaskans who filed electronically and chose direct deposit will receive their PFDs the week of Oct. 11. Those receiving a paper check will start to receive their dividends the week of Oct. 25.
Months later, details of Alaska cyberattacks remain a closely held secret
After getting hacked in May, the Alaska health department, along with state technology officials, continue to wage an intense fight to preserve the secrecy of records that could help Alaskans better understand what happened.
Anchorage mayor urges calm in mask debate, apologizes for Holocaust statement
Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson issued a statement Thursday urging calm among attendees at city Assembly meetings and apologizing for his own statement comparing a city mask ordinance to the Holocaust.
Alaska reports 10 more resident COVID-19 deaths, 1,234 cases
Alaska reported 10 more resident COVID-19 deaths and over 1,200 new cases of the disease on Thursday.
Alaska has reported 83 COVID deaths among residents...
Discord over masks escalates with arrests, Holocaust comparisons at the Anchorage Assembly
Several people were arrested at an Anchorage Assembly meeting on Wednesday night, including one man who was armed, during heated testimony over a proposed mask mandate.
JBER requires masking as Anchorage COVID-19 surge continues
The new rule applies to military members, civilian personnel and anyone else on base.
Yukon-Kuskokwim hospital operating under crisis standards of care
It issued a written statement on Wednesday saying that the corporation is operating at capacity and has adopted new clinical guidelines for dispensing care.
Redistricting board met with skepticism during first public hearing in Juneau
Members of the state board in charge of redrawing Alaska’s legislative districts got an earful from Juneau residents Monday. It was the first in a series of public hearings around the state.
Are you pregnant? The CDC really wants you to get vaccinated against COVID-19
The agency warned Wednesday that failing to get vaccinated puts a pregnant person and their unborn baby more at risk if they were to get the coronavirus. A low percentage of pregnant people in the U.S. — only 31% — have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Sen. Sullivan: Alaskans furious over lack of accountability for Afghanistan withdrawal
Sullivan is a military man who generally likes his generals. But he gave Pentagon leaders a dressing-down Tuesday.
Alaska healthcare professionals frustrated about inaction, incivility around COVID-19
More than 300 Alaska doctors and other medical professionals signed an open letter this week asking people to think of what's best for their fellow Alaskans and consider getting vaccinated.
Alaskans discuss trauma and intergenerational healing | Alaska Insight – Oct 1
Individuals and communities in Alaska have come to recognize that trauma-informed practices can help strengthen relationships and work toward overcoming the negative impacts of structural racism and colonization.
For people who got the J&J vaccine, some doctors are advising boosters ASAP
The Johnson & Johnson booster is a big issue because people who received that vaccine may need a booster more urgently than those who received the Pfizer or Moderna, according to some experts.
Children born in 2020 will experience up to 7 times more extreme climate events
With the current rate of global warming and national policies that fail to make necessary cuts in heat-trapping pollution, climate events such as heat waves will continue to rise in frequency, intensity and duration, scientists say. That leaves children of younger generations facing a "severe threat" to their safety, according to the study's authors.
All but 6 Bethel city employees got vaccinated before deadline
The city of Bethel’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate took effect on Sept. 27, and five city employees are set to be fired for refusing to get vaccinated. One unvaccinated police officer received a religious exemption.
Clerk accuses Anchorage mayor of using city website to influence election
The banner is unprecedented and "clearly intended to influence this election."
Alaska reports 10 more resident COVID deaths
The ten deaths have occured since August.
New Sullivan Arena shelter managers say they’re trying to change the tone for clients
Clients at the Sullivan Arena shelter say there's fewer visible security guards, which makes the atmosphere more relaxed.
Anchorage’s public health division manager resigns
Christy Lawton led the city’s COVID-19 testing and vaccination programs. She's the third health official to leave the department since July.