ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Monday announced two new cases of COVID-19 in two Alaska communities – Palmer (1) and Chugiak (1). This brings the total case count in Alaska to 321. These new cases were reported from 12:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on April 19 and reflect […]
ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Monday announced six new cases of COVID-19 in five Alaska communities – Anchorage (2) Eagle River (1), Fairbanks (1), Petersburg (1) and Soldotna (1). This brings the total case count in Alaska to 191. These new cases were reported from 12:00 a.m. until […]
The Alaska State Fire Marshal’s Office, in consultation with the State Forester’s Office and in accordance with Alaska Administrative Code 50.025 Fire Code, has made the following changes to the list of regions where fireworks use and sales are suspended. The suspensions are now lifted from the Northern Panhandle including Haines Borough, Municipality of Skagway, […]
Trooper Helicopters outfitted with camera and mapping system (Anchorage, Alaska) – Earlier this year, the department procured hardware and software updates for the two A-Star helicopters, located in Anchorage (Helo-3) and Fairbanks (Helo-2). Last year alone, the Alaska State Troopers and Alaska Wildlife Troopers participated in 535 search and rescue operations. The technology […]