DHSS today announced 756 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska. 750 were residents in: Anchorage (331), Wasilla (162), Palmer (38), Kodiak (30), Eagle River (27), Fairbanks (27), Utqiaġvik (22), Soldotna (20), Kenai (17), Bethel (14), Homer (8), North Pole (8), Chugiak (7), Bethel Census Area (5), Valdez-Cordova Census Area (4), Big Lake (3), Juneau (3), Kenai Peninsula Borough North (3), Kusilvak Census Area (3), Bristol Bay/Lake & Peninsula (2), […]
ATUUN, ATUUTEQ – SONG KAS’AQ AMLESQANEK ATUUTET NALLUNITUQ. – THE PRIEST KNOWS MANY SONGS. Singing is a favorite pastime in Alutiiq communities. People of all ages enjoy sharing a tune or learning an Elder’s favorite melody. In addition to expressing joy and companionship, songs are a form of storytelling. They record community history, express values, […]
Activation of state’s Public Assistance program funds response and recovery effort (Juneau, Alaska) –Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has signed the Disaster Declaration for the storm that caused damage in multiple communities in Southeast Alaska. The Disaster Declaration activates the State of Alaska Public Assistance program which is designed to help communities, government organizations, and certain […]
Unregistered firearms, over 3000 rounds of ammunition & explosive components were seized Juneau, Alaska – U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder announced Herman Joseph Brown III, 27, of Ketchikan, Alaska, has been sentenced to 54 months in federal prison and 3 years of supervised release on charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. On […]