Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: 1 death and 142 new cases reported Thursday
Infections surged in the North Slope Borough community of Utqiagvik, where the state reported 15 new resident cases and one nonresident case.
Tentative contract agreement reached for Mat-Su teachers
The possible contract between the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and its teachers union still needs votes of approval from union members and the school board.
Hunter killed by bear in Wrangell-St. Elias died in ‘surprise attack’ while field-dressing moose, officials say
The National Park Service said a 22-year-old Ohio man was salvaging moose meat when he was killed in the national park’s first recorded fatal bear mauling.
‘Into the Wild’ bus arrives in Fairbanks after one last trip north on the Parks Highway
The bus will be displayed at the University of Alaska Museum of the North once conservation work is complete.
Hundreds of health care workers in Alaska have tested positive for COVID-19
A report from the state health department said that at least 260 people who work in health care have gotten COVID-19.
Report: Governor’s advertising campaign was used to collect Alaskans' info
Facebook ads promised a “petition,” but one was never used to advocate for a larger dividend or other causes.
The Anchorage Museum is back, with a monthslong virtual and outdoor festival about life in the north
North x North is normally a five-day event. This year’s relaunch of the festival spans three months of activities, with nearly 100 virtual programs
Federal appeals court won’t hear Alaska absentee-ballot lawsuit before November election
Applications for an absentee by-mail ballot must be received by the state by Oct. 24.
Last year’s flu season in Alaska was mild, in part because of the coronavirus. Health officials are hopeful this flu season will be similar.
Individual efforts put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus — like handwashing, mask-wearing, and social distancing — also work to decrease incidence of the flu, health officials say.
Western Alaska village regains power after outage lasting a month
Newtok’s backup generator gave out in late August and power was not restored until Sept. 21.
Survey shows most Anchorage teachers are leery of returning to in-person school
In responses submitted to the Anchorage Education Association, some local teachers said they will take a leave of absence, quit or retire rather than return to classrooms amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘No easy answer’: Many wonder what’s next in Breonna Taylor police shooting case
The FBI is still investigating whether Taylor’s civil rights were violated, but the burden of proof for such cases is very high.
The code: How genetic science helped expose a secret coronavirus outbreak
Workers at an Agri Star meatpacking plant in Iowa were left clueless as the coronavirus spread in their ranks. Genetic data held the answers.
18-year-old charged in fatal hit-and-run said he fled because he was scared, authorities say
Driver Cameron D. Mike has been arrested on a charge of failure to render aid, police said.
Republicans bankroll group opposed to election-reform measure, while Outside groups spend heavily to support it
Nearly $4.5 million has been raised or spent to support or oppose Ballot Measure 2.
Sen. Sullivan says he supports vote on Trump’s Supreme Court nominee before election
The statement by the Alaska Republican echoes those by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has said the Senate should vote on the president’s nominee.
Brown bear breaks into Alaska Zoo, kills alpaca named Caesar
Fish and Game biologists killed the bear this week, zoo officials said.
Anchorage School District will offer free flu shots to the public and free vaccines for students
The district is working with the Anchorage Health Department to offer clinics this month and next, including a drive-thru clinic at the district’s Education Center.
Alaska coronavirus Q&A: Should I be taking vitamin D? How long does it take to get a test result?
Also, health officials address why there is so much data listed as “unknown” on the state’s COVID-19 dashboard.
'Taxing in every way’: After 23 days and almost 100 interviews, search goes on for missing Nome woman
Florence Okpealuk vanished at the end of August. Now, search and rescue volunteers from regional villages are joining the effort to find her.
Her stepfather admitted to sexually abusing her. That wasn’t enough to keep her safe.
More than 30 years after telling a teacher that her stepfather was molesting her, Sherri Stewart is running out of time to understand why he remained free, and why she was sent back to endure more harm.
