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Moderate aftershock of magnitude 7.8 quake felt
A moderate earthquake, an aftershock of last week's magnitude 7.8 quake off the Alaska Peninsula, occurred in the same region Monday, July 27, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center.
Efforts underway to remove statues of colonialists
As many in the Lower 48 call for statues of Confederate leaders to be removed amid a national reckoning on race, some Alaska residents are conducting a similar movement demanding statues tied to colonization be eliminated or relocated.
Anchorage mayor to impose new restrictions amid virus cases
The mayor of Anchorage is limiting gathering sizes and the number of people allowed in bars, restaurants and entertainment venues in response to rising coronavirus cases.
Alaska Bar sidesteps contentious Dershowitz keynote choice
Just days after the announcement that famed trial attorney Alan Dershowitz would be the keynote speaker sparked a controversy among its members, the Alaska Bar Association has canceled this year’s annual conference.
Masks to be worn in indoor public settings in Juneau
People in Juneau are required to wear face coverings in certain indoor public settings under an ordinance passed by local leaders as a way to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
Alaska now on NY, CT, NJ quarantine list
Residents from 31 states must now quarantine for 14 days when arriving in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as dozens of states experience rising positive COVID-19 rates.
Powerful quake shakes Alaska towns, creates small tsunami
A powerful earthquake off Alaska’s southern coast shook sparsely populated coastal communities late Tuesday, July 21 and prompted some residents to briefly flee to higher ground because of tsunami fears.
Powerful 7.8 earthquake hits Alaska isles, tsunami possible
A powerful 7.8 earthquake has struck the Alaska Peninsula and a tsunami warning has been issued.
Sitka relocates Russian colonist statue to museum
An Alaska city will relocate a statue of a Russian colonist accused of enslaving Alaska Natives while the area was under Russian control two centuries ago.
Tribal nations appeal ruling over federal virus relief funds
Tribal nations are challenging a court decision that allows Alaska Native corporations to receive a share of $8 billion in federal coronavirus relief funding set aside for tribes.
