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Alaska Democratic lawmaker apologizes after Nazi comment
State Rep. Sara Hannan has apologized for saying Nazi experimentation on prisoners “produced results.”
Dunleavy: Biden’s vaccine order ‘un-American’
"At a time in which we are called to work together, forced medical procedures run counter to our collective sense of fairness and liberty," Gov. Mike Dunleavy said.
Unity a theme as 3 presidents commemorate 9/11 in New York
Three American presidents stood somberly side by side Saturday at the National September 11 Memorial in New York, sharing a moment of silence to mark the anniversary of the nation’s worst terrorist attack with a display of unity.
Reinbold, suspended by airline, seeks Senate excusal
Sen. Lora Reinbold requested an excusal from the state Senate until mid-January, citing the challenges of traveling to Juneau from Anchorage after she was suspended from flying on Alaska Airlines earlier this year.
Biden to mark 20th anniversary of 9/11 at 3 memorial sites
President Joe Biden will visit all three 9/11 memorial sites to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks and pay his respects to the nearly 3,000 people killed that day.
Anchorage officer shoots colleague in struggle to arrest man
"We are dealing with a very serious situation where one of our officers has been shot. His prognosis is very good," said Anchorage Police Chief Kenneth McCoy. "I’m incredibly thankful we didn’t lose an officer tonight. Please keep him and his family in your prayers."
COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in Alaska as virus spreads
The number of Alaskans hospitalized with COVID-19 has risen, worrying health care providers who are facing staffing issues and fatigue and wondering when the latest wave of cases might peak.
Dunleavy recall effort dropped after 2-year push
The campaign aimed at recalling Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said it is ceasing that effort, with a gubernatorial election looming next year and the group short of the signatures needed to force a recall vote.
Feds seize over 3,000 fake vaccination cards in Anchorage
More than 3,000 fake COVID-19 vaccination cards have been confiscated at cargo freight facilities at the Anchorage airport as they were being shipped from China.
US regulators give full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine Monday, Aug. 23, a milestone that could boost public confidence in the shots and spur more companies, universities and local governments to make vaccinations mandatory.