Annie Berman

Annie Berman

Reporter

Annie Berman covers health care for the Anchorage Daily News. She's a fellow with Report for America, and is a graduate of the University of California Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. A veteran of AmeriCorps and Vista volunteer programs, she's previously reported for Mission Local and KQED in the Bay Area.

Alaska has the nation’s highest rate of deaths by traumatic brain injury

The state’s above-average suicide rate, limited rural health care access as well as the popularity of outdoor recreation are all factors, according to a new report.

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As migrating birds return to Alaska, state veterinarian warns of continued avian influenza threat

The threat to many species of wild birds and backyard poultry flocks is the same or greater than it was last year, said Dr. Bob Gerlach.

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Eagle, Red Devil see ice jam flooding as other Alaska river communities stay on alert

Multiple flood watches related to spring breakup were in place along some of the state’s major rivers.

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Annual Nenana Ice Classic river breakup guessing game ends with an icy splash

After a day of suspense, the tripod toppled over and floated downriver on Monday evening with an official winning time of 4:01 p.m.

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Citizen observers in Alaska river communities help scientists predict spring breakup flooding

A UAF citizen science program took off during the pandemic and now garners submissions from more than 1,000 people each year, helping scientists better predict where flooding may occur.

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Forecasters flag increased flooding risk during Alaska river breakup this year

Hydrologists caution that persistently cold weather through most of April and a delayed breakup could result in ice jams and snowmelt flooding near the state’s major rivers.

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It’s time for Anchorage’s annual spring cleanup. Here’s how to participate.

Residents can volunteer to help pick up trash around Anchorage’s public spaces, trails and waterways, and register for two free summer landfill disposal passes.

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How the end of the federal public health emergency next month will affect Alaskans

COVID-19 vaccines will still be free. Over-the-counter tests may no longer be, and changes to telehealth may be coming.

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Bethel set to join brief supporting mifepristone access in federal lawsuit

In the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, the drug — which is at the center of a lawsuit over abortion pill authorization — is most commonly used to help safely manage miscarriages.

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Moose wanders into Kenai movie theater and leaves with a Happy Meal

It was at least the second time in the past month that a moose wandered into a building in Southcentral Alaska.

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Man rammed inmate van before Glenn Highway pursuit, Anchorage police say

Travis Drury, 34, is being held on charges of assault and failure to stop.

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Injured skier rescued after Girdwood avalanche sweeps him hundreds of feet down mountain

The slide occurred at a time when forecasters in the region are cautioning backcountry skiers and snowboarders about the potential for warming weather to increase avalanche risk.

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State approves construction of $48M skilled nursing facility in Anchorage

The facility will offer a mix of services including long-term and transitional care for seniors.

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Alaska’s drop in routine child vaccinations during the pandemic has been slow to rebound

With the low rates comes the risk of the return of vaccine-preventable illnesses like polio, measles and mumps, health officials say.

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Q&A: Thousands of Alaskans on Medicaid could lose coverage in the coming months. Here’s what to know.

As the state begins reviewing eligibility for thousands of people, here’s how Alaskans can make sure they’re ready for whatever happens next.

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