This Day in Alaska History-January 1st, 1921
Mpox Confirmed in the Municipality of Anchorage What Alaska Clinicians Should Know
A case of clade II mpox (monkeypox) infection was confirmed in an adult Anchorage resident with recent out of state travel, where ongoing mpox activity has been reported. The patient was unvaccinated and reported anonymous sexual contact while traveling, 8–10 days prior to rash onset. The illness has been mild; the patient is isolating and […]
Op Santa comes to Anchorage, spreads holiday cheer for Western Alaskans
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – For nearly 70 years, the Alaska National Guard has worked with partner agencies to spread holiday cheer to rural Alaskan communities. For the first time in recent memory, Op Santa came to Anchorage to serve Western Alaska families displaced by Typhoon Halong. The Alaska Native Heritage Center hosted the community event […]
6.0 Quake Shakes Southcentral Alaskans Awake to begin thier Thanksgiving
A 6.0 Earthquake shook many awake in South-Central Alaska at 8:11 am to begin their Thanksgivings. The earthquake, generated 43 miles beneath the surface occurred 37 miles to the west of Anchorage and could be felt widely through the area and throughout most of the Kenai Peninsula. Little or no damage occurred from the quake. […]