COVID-19 DATA SUMMARY – Feb. 7, 2022
OVERVIEW – 3,082 new cases | No deaths reported* | 127 hospitalizations | Statewide alert level: high | 58.6% of Alaskans 5+ vaccinated…
Governor Dunleavy Introduces Legislation Setting Renewable Energy Standards
Benchmarks will prepare Railbelt for energy independence (Juneau) – Friday, Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced his second bill from a package…
Homer Driver Suffers Medical Issue, Crashes, Dies on East End Road
Alaska Wildlife Troopers based in Anchor Point responded to a single-vehicle crash on East End Road on the south Kenai…
Momentum Grows Behind Effort to Ban Stock Trading
“It’s time for Congress to act and ban members from trading stocks while they’re in office.” The momentum behind a widely…
Juneau Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm
JUNEAU – A Juneau man was sentenced to more than six years in prison by U.S. District Judge Timothy M.…
Joe Manchin Gives New Reason for Why He Torpedoed BBB
“The Build Back Better Better as has been presented,” said the West Virginia senator, “that bill will no longer exist.”…
IRS warning: Scammers work year-round; stay vigilant
WASHINGTON – As the new year begins, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to protect their personal and financial information…
Congressman Don Young Issues Statement Following Elimination of ISIS Leader
Washington, D.C. – Thursday, following the death of the leader of ISIS in a U.S.-led raid in Syria, Alaska Congressman Don Young released the…
Task Force Shoots, Kills Aniak Man, Deputy U.S. Marshal Wounded
Alaska State Troopers revealed on Saturday that an Aniak suspect was killed and a deputy U.S. Marshal was wounded in…
Biden Restores Sanctions Waiver Targeting Iran
“Hopefully this is a step to a full restoration of the JCPOA and relief for the people of Iran.” Supporters…