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Murkowski to run in 2022; Trump backs rival
"In this election, Lower 48 outsiders are going to try to grab Alaska’s Senate seat for their partisan agendas," Sen. Lisa Murkowski said. "They don’t understand our state and frankly, they couldn’t care less about your future."
Schools take lead role in promoting vaccines for youngsters
With the approval of the COVID-19 vaccine for younger children, many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer the shots, which educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Judge grants request to expand medication abortion providers
A state court judge has granted a request to allow advanced practice clinicians in Alaska to provide medication abortion while an underlying legal case proceeds.
Tshibaka announces Trump fundraiser plans
"It’s a great honor to have the endorsement and enthusiastic support of President Trump and I am thrilled that he will be hosting this event," Kelly Tshibaka said.
CDC panel debates: Should all school kids get COVID vaccine?
Should all school-age kids get Pfizer’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccine? That’s the question before an influential government advisory panel Tuesday, Nov. 2.
19 states sue Biden administration over COVID vaccine rule
Alaska joined a group of states suing to stop President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors, arguing that the requirement violates federal law.
Early tally shows Anchorage Assembly member surviving recall
Meg Zaletel has been targeted for removal from office because, according to critics, she was the 15th person at a public meeting where 14 was the limit under COVID-19 protocols.
Young to face off with familiar family
Seeking a 26th term in the U.S. House, Alaska's lone representative will face a challenger in 2022 with strong name recognition in the state.
Alaska museums condemn antisemitic vandalism in Anchorage
"Alaskan museums are appalled by the attacks, and they are eager to show support for the Alaska Jewish Museum and the Alaska Jewish Campus as they seek to address these crimes and ensure the safety of their facilities and community,” said Dixie Clough, director of Museums Alaska.
Alabama man charged in Jan. 6 insurrection denied release
An Alabama man whom a judge alleged was "leading the charge" during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was denied release Thursday, Oct. 21 in an Alaska courtroom while his case proceeds.
