Alaska reports 2 deaths, record hospitalizations and 589 new virus cases Friday
By Friday, 108 people confirmed to have COVID-19 were hospitalized in Alaska, while another 13 hospital patients were suspected of having the illness.
Anchorage state Sen. Josh Revak tests positive for COVID-19 after attending event with U.S. Rep. Don Young
Revak says he is “experiencing remarkably mild symptoms” and is quarantined. He attended an event with Young, who announced on Thursday he had tested positive.
‘JUST GET TESTED’: Anchorage urges coronavirus testing regardless of symptoms
The city announced new pop-up testing sites and expanded hours at its existing COVID-19 testing locations.
UAA cancels indoor winter sports, including hockey and basketball
The school announced the decision Friday, citing increased risks and restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In Fairbanks, UAF is taking a wait-and-see approach.
Al Gross concedes Alaska U.S. Senate race to Dan Sullivan
A 10 a.m. phone call ended a hard-fought race that was one of the most expensive in Alaska’s history.
Port of Alaska’s new petroleum and cement terminal on track to finish construction in 1 year
The facility is expected to cost $203 million.
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Gov. Dunleavy deems virus escalation an ‘imminent threat’ as he urges Alaskans to help curb spread over next 3 weeks
“If we cannot reduce the spread of this virus, we reduce our future options for how to proceed," Dunleavy said in a video sent by emergency alert to cellphones statewide.
Trump administration to issue ‘call for nominations’ next week, setting stage for Arctic refuge oil lease sale
Conservation and some tribal groups decried the plans, which would allow the Bureau of Land Management to hold a lease sale before the president leaves office on Jan. 20.
Republican leaders in 4 states quash Trump’s legally dubious bid to flip electors
Their comments effectively shut down a half-baked plot some Republicans floated as a last chance to keep Trump in the White House.
Even as sea ice dwindles, ocean around Bering Strait still captures bits of carbon
“This could be a region of resilience,” said Steffi O’Daly, a graduate student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences.
Blood Bank of Alaska issues urgent appeal for people who had COVID-19 to donate plasma
Convalescent plasma from previously infected COVID-19 patients is used to treat those who are severely ill.
There must be a better way to melt that ice slick on your walkway. Here are some ideas.
Gardening: Coffee grounds, rubbing alcohol, sand ... beet juice? We might need to test these garden-friendlier suggestions for ice melt ourselves.
Bethel elections chairperson hung Trump flags near polling site, and voters aren’t happy about it
The election official posted Trump campaign material near Bethel’s only voting location on Election Day, but authorities said no laws were broken.
This Alaskan got COVID-19 and recovered. Four months later, she got infected again - and felt much worse.
A state epidemiologist said that while cases of reinfection have been rare in Alaska, that could change going into winter as the coronavirus continues to spread.
