COVID-19 DATA SUMMARY – Dec. 17, 2021
OVERVIEW – 408 new cases | 57 deaths | 67 hospitalizations | Statewide alert level: high | 60% of Alaskans 5+ vaccinated TAKE…
Judge Sentences Anchorage Man to 65 Years in Prison
(Anchorage, AK) – An Anchorage man convicted of murder in the first degree was sentenced this week to 65 years in…
Thursday Night Seward Highway Accident Results in Heroin Bust
On Thursday night, an accident on the Seward Highway would reveal a large stash of drugs being transported in the…
AGU research spotlight: New volcano activity monitoring method enhances early warning
Satellite data can now routinely be used to detect low levels of sulfur dioxide emissions from volcanoes, giving scientists another…
Unions Demand Covid-19 Safety Measures for Health Workers Be Made Permanent
“OSHA must act swiftly to extend lifesaving protections for health care workers and to create new Covid-19 safety rules for…
Human Remains Discovered in Late Night Carlsbad Place Fire, Investigation Continues
The State Fire Marshall’s office has opened an investigation into a fatal fire that was discovered at 11:52 pm on…
Death of December 7th 14th and Denali Shooting Elevates Case to Homicide Investigation
On Wednesday, the Anchorage Police Department announced that the December 7th shooting victim has died and that the investigation involving…
With ‘Asinine’ Filibuster Defense, Sinema Imperils Last-Ditch Voting Rights Push
“Sinema doesn’t support the voting rights legislation. The filibuster just lets her pretend she does.” Right-wing on Wednesday cast further…
Senator Begich Condemns Alaska Redistricting Board’s Latest Actions to Gerrymander the State
(Anchorage) – Wednesday, the Alaska Redistricting Board met and established a litigation subcommittee that placed Chair Binkley and Board member…
COVID-19 DATA SUMMARY – Dec. 15, 2021
OVERVIEW – 347 new cases | 2 deaths | 69 hospitalizations | Statewide alert level: high | 59.9% of Alaskans 5+ vaccinated TAKE…