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Grand jury will get case of man threatening to kill senators
A magistrate has ruled that there is probable cause for a case to continue against a man accused of threatening to kill Alaska’s two U.S. senators in profanity-filled voicemails left on their office phones.
Authorities nab Alabama man in Alaska after Jan. 6 riot
An Alabama man accused of using pepper spray and throwing a metal rod at law enforcement protecting the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection has been arrested in Alaska.
Murkowski reports bringing in nearly $1.1M in last quarter
Sen. Lisa Murkowski reported bringing in nearly $1.1 million during the last fundraising quarter, though the Republican has yet to formally announce any re-election plans.
Lawmaker: 2 Alaska state senators test positive for COVID-19
Two Alaska state senators have tested positive for COVID-19 and a third was not feeling well and awaiting test results, Senate President Peter Micciche said.
Some Alaska legislators urge easier ivermectin access
Several Republican state lawmakers are urging easier access for Alaskans to ivermectin amid the pandemic.
Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes off coast of Alaska
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 struck early Monday, Oct. 11 off the coast of Alaska.
Man accused of threatening Murkowski and Sullivan to remain in jail
A man upset over the impeachment of former President Donald Trump, illegal immigration and the direction he thinks the country is headed is accused of threatening the lives of Alaska’s two Republican U.S. senators in a series of profanity-laced voicemails that included saying he would hire an assassin to kill one.
COVID spike pushes Alaska’s health care system to brink
"The same standard of care that was previously there is no longer able to be given on a regular basis," Dr. Anne Zink said.
Overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases, Alaska’s largest hospital implements crisis care standards
"While we are doing our utmost, we are no longer able to provide the standard of care to each and every patient who needs our help," Dr. Kristen Solana Walkinshaw said.
Alaska records most daily COVID cases amid healthcare strain
"Our hospitals have been and continue to be incredibly stressed," said Dr. Anne Zink. "There is not capacity in the hospitals to care for both COVID and non-COVID patients on a regular basis."
