Alaska’s high COVID-19 case counts are even higher than the state’s data show
The true numbers could be 25% to 50% larger than those being reported due to a bottleneck in data entry, state officials say. “It’s significant -- we’re not missing 10 cases each day,” a state epidemiologist said.
Murkowski’s latest Pebble action disappoints mine opponents
Opponents of the Pebble Mine are underwhelmed by Sen. Murkowski's latest bill to fund federal resource agencies.
Wasilla woman’s lawsuit says she was fired after asking to telework amid COVID-19
Kimberly Thacker claims in her lawsuit against Quest Diagnostics that the company violated the Family Medical Leave Act when it refused her requests to telework and then terminated her over the ongoing dispute in March.
Bethel elections chairperson hung Trump flags near polling site. Voters aren’t happy about it
The partisan displays have seeded doubts about the Bethel election process and raised ethical concerns.
Alaska’s ballot count continues, two House races shift
Democratic Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins took the lead in his race, while Liz Snyder cut Republican Rep Lance Pruitt's lead down to just 56 votes in a race that looks to be a nail-biter.
Alaska Rep. Don Young, 87, says he’s been diagnosed with COVID-19
Congressman Don Young has been diagnosed with coronavirus. At 87, Young is the oldest member of the U.S. House of Representatives and faces an elevated risk of severe illness from COVID-19.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy issues urgent warning to Alaskans about coronavirus surge
The alert was sent to cellphones in Alaska, with a link to a YouTube video of the governor,
Utqiagvik passes unique punishment for violators of COVID rules
Rule breakers are required to produce a public service announcement about how to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Murkowski says Americans expect an ‘orderly’ transition
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said President Donald Trump has the right to go to court if he believes there has been evidence of voter fraud, but she hasn't seen any evidence from the president yet.
Initiative to overhaul Alaska elections jumps to narrow lead after Thursday’s ballot counts
It’s not certain that the roughly 30,000 remaining uncounted ballots will follow the same trends as the ones counted Thursday. But if they do, the election initiative would win by thousands of votes.
Across Alaska, as the pandemic sends more staff home, hospitals prepare for the worst
As coronavirus cases continue to skyrocket in the state, cracks are appearing in Alaska's fragile health care system.
Aside from tweet, U.S. Rep. Young, staff remain silent on COVID-19 diagnosis
Young’s opponent in last week’s election, Democratic Party-endorsed independent Alyse Galvin, said the Congressman’s staff could not reach him Friday when she wanted to call him to concede.
Hospitalizations rise, as nearly 1,400 infections reported over the weekend
It's the second-highest daily COVID-19 tally so far during the pandemic. Saturday's count was the highest.
Alaska’s elite nordic skiers face tough decisions on European World Cup
Some racers think the risks of racing at the sports highest level aren't worth the uncertainty of racing, or the risks of spreading - or catching - COVID-19.
Alaska House control unclear as Republican leader trails by 17 votes
Democrat Liz Snyder leads Republican Rep. Lance Pruitt, the leader of the Alaska House Republican minority caucus, by just 17 votes with an estimated 114 absentee ballots left to count.
Rep. Young released from hospital and recovering from COVID-19
Congressman Young says he's on the mend, after announcing last week that he'd tested positive for COVID -19.
LISTEN: A COVID-19 vaccine is on the horizon, but Alaska faces unique challenges
There will be challenges with getting a COVID-19 vaccine to people, especially in rural areas like those in Alaska.
Trump administration rushes to sell oil rights in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The official "call for nominations" launches a 30-day comment period. It will also allow the Bureau of Land Management to move forward with a lease sale, which it must announce 30 days in advance.
Alaska governor defends virus approach amid criticism on all sides
Gov. Mike Dunleavy is walking the line between those who think he’s not doing enough to address rising case counts to those who think he’s been overreaching in his approach.
Y-K health center recommends month-long lockdown for region
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta’s health corporation warns that the region’s rising COVID-19 surge could soon overwhelm the local health care system.