Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: 1 death, 204 new cases reported Wednesday
Over half of the new cases involve Anchorage residents.
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More radio and internet ads are coming in close Alaska Legislature races
State House races in Anchorage are getting particular attention from campaign groups.
Look up, Alaska: The aurora is expected to be especially active this week
The best nights to view the northern lights from Anchorage are likely Wednesday and Thursday, with the forecast calling for clear skies.
Haines police chief shoots brown bear outside his home
As many as 22 bears have been shot in Haines in defense of property this year, according to Fish and Game statistics, 10 by law enforcement and as many as 12 by members of the public.
Anchorage School Board votes to name East Anchorage High School after the late Sen. Bettye Davis
The board voted unanimously to rename the school the Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
Threatening emails reportedly sent to Democratic voters in swing states and Alaska, sparking investigations
The emails claimed to be from the Proud Boys, a far-right group supportive of President Trump, but appeared instead to be a deceptive campaign making use of a vulnerability in the organization’s online network.
Anchorage School Board hears outcry against plan to return young students to school
Superintendent Deena Bishop doubled down on the plan, which returns young students and high-needs special education students through sixth grade to classrooms on Nov. 16.
Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta contends with ‘dramatic surge in COVID-19’
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp. on Tuesday reported 78 new cases and another death, and several patients were taken by medevac to receive “more advanced care.”
Jack Roderick, former mayor who made enduring contributions to Anchorage, dies at 94
Roderick is credited with helping to establish Anchorage’s public trail systems, People Mover buses and community councils.
Fourth person in Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s office tests positive for COVID-19
The positive test was disclosed during a routine followup inquiry.
Both sides of the Ballot Measure 1 debate say voting with them will save the PFD. Here’s what’s behind those arguments.
Some questions raised: Will increased revenues really boost the dividend? Will investment that’s needed to seed the Alaska Permanent Fund shrink?
Mat-Su, Alaska’s largest school district with in-person classes, reports tripling of COVID-19 cases this month
Three of the district’s high schools are temporarily closed all week and several other schools have shifted to online learning for at least a few days.
Alaska’s adolescent suicide rate keeps rising. Advocates say they’re doubling down on prevention efforts.
Experts say a recent increase in Alaska’s adolescent suicide rate follows national trends.
Huge numbers of Alaskans are voting early and absentee, but many ballots won’t be tallied until later
The counting of absentee ballots won’t start until a week after Election Day. Those ballots could dramatically change the initial results reported in election night returns.
Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: 215 cases reported Tuesday, no new deaths
Alaska’s daily reported cases have hit triple digits for 27 straight days — the biggest surge in cases during the pandemic so far — and case numbers are projected to continue to rise.
3 Mat-Su schools close Monday due to positive COVID-19 cases
The school district’s health advisory team also extended closures at three Mat-Su high schools through Friday.
‘He will not be answering further questions’: A week after his resignation, mayor silent on conduct that led to his downfall
Ethan Berkowitz has so far refused to answer questions about whether he sent inappropriate messages to a news anchor during work time or using city resources.
Most Kenai Peninsula schools will be closed this week due to COVID-19 risk
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District has more than 100 people quarantined after being exposed to the coronavirus, a spokeswoman said
She’s in her 20s, fit ... and facing serious COVID-19 complications months after she got sick
Like others contending with the long-term effects of the the novel coronavirus, one Anchorage woman says this isn’t like anything she’s experienced before.
Watch: 7.6 earthquake shakes, rattles Cold Bay home
The strong quake shook communities along the Alaska Peninsula and triggered a tsunami warning.