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Contempt case alleging Alaska quarantine break dismissed
A federal magistrate judge has dismissed a criminal contempt complaint against a man who prosecutors had accused of violating a judge's order and breaking Alaska quarantine rules following his early release from prison amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Alaska tribe to decide fate of Captain Cook statue
The mayor of Anchorage has asked the Native Village of Eklutna to determine what happens to a statue of a British explorer following calls for its removal as monuments to historical figures are being dismantled across the country.
Juneau to allow annual community fireworks show
Juneau's city-supported July 4 fireworks show will be held, though spectators will have to wear face coverings and maintain distance from non-household members in a bid to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the city said.
Federal court blocks timber sale in Alaska’s Tongass Forest
A federal judge has blocked what would have been the largest timber sale in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest in decades.
US inmates got virus relief checks, and IRS wants them back
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in coronavirus relief payments have been sent to people behind bars across the United States, and now the IRS is asking state officials to help claw back the cash that the federal tax agency says was mistakenly sent.
Siberian heat wave alarms scientists
The Arctic is feverish and on fire — at least parts of it are. And that’s got scientists worried about what it means for the rest of the world.
Democrats confirm plans for nearly all-virtual convention
Democrats will hold an almost entirely virtual presidential nominating convention Aug. 17-20 in Milwaukee using live broadcasts and online streaming, party officials said.
Embattled Johnsen resigns as University of Alaska president
Jim Johnsen, the embattled University of Alaska president whose term has been marked by no-confidence votes from the faculty amid deep budget cuts, has resigned, the university announced.
Ketchikan warns virus spread possible after quarantine break
A person who didn’t follow quarantine procedures after arriving in Alaska has created the possibility of broad community spread of the coronavirus after going to social gatherings and public places in Ketchikan while awaiting results of a COVID-19 test that turned out positive, officials said.
‘Into the Wild’ bus removed from Alaska backcountry
An abandoned bus in the Alaska backcountry, popularized by the book “Into the Wild” and movie of the same name, was removed.
