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.
Seattle Kraken home game menu has Alaska twist
A new partnership between the Seattle Kraken and Bristol Bay fishermen will offer fans of the National Hockey League team wild Alaska salmon and Pacific cod options for snacking during home games at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
UAF researchers present Arctic climate change webinar
A new course on climate change in Arctic environments is being offered online at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14, for the general public.
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.
Commentary: Politics is holding back our health care experts on COVID-19
Alaska's COVID-19 response has been set back by misguided politicians who opposed mask-wearing and compared vaccination campaigns to the Holocaust, write Selena Hopkins-Kendall and Scott Kendall.
PWSRCAC board meeting set for Sept. 16-17
Members of the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council will hold a virtual board meeting on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 16-17, on topics ranging from the operations of Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. to marine bird surveys.
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.
NOAA names Damon-Randall to head Protected Resources
Kim Damon-Randall has been appointed by NOAA Fisheries as the organization’s new director of the Office of Protected Resources.
BLM sets meetings on Coastal Plain environmental impact
Registration is open to participate in three virtual public meetings with the Bureau of Land Management.
