FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska – After a nearly 4-month closure due to construction, Fort Wainwright’s main gate reopened at 11:59 p.m. on September 23. Initially expected to reopen in early October, the gate re-opened about a week ahead of schedule. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in the afternoon to make the formal announcement of the completion […]
Alaska education leaders, state officials detail preparations for new school year ANCHORAGE – The House Education Committee today heard testimony from Alaska education leaders and state officials on the challenges ahead for schools preparing to safely teach 130,000 students amid a global pandemic. “These are unprecedented times, and Alaska’s families, children, teachers, school districts, and Department […]
July 14, 2020 – In March, the Alaska Pioneer Homes closed their facilities to all visitors, including family members, in order to protect residents from the spread of COVID-19. This was a difficult decision to make as maintaining contact with loved ones is important to the emotional and mental health of our residents. However, it […]
While the true toll Covid-19 has taken on healthcare workers is not yet known, one investigation found that more than 760 have died from the virus. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar on Tuesday falsely claimed that healthcare workers “don’t get infected” with Covid-19 “because they take appropriate precautions” as he attempted to […]