The three finalists will visit the hospital on March 19 for testing that involves real-world scenarios to see how they respond.
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Anchorage lifts capacity restrictions for all businesses, still requires masks and social distancing
Anchorage health officials said that lower COVID-19 case rates in recent weeks gave the city room to ease restrictions.
Legislators, others in Alaska State Capitol will be able to get vaccinated starting Friday
The Capitol workers are considered eligible because they are essential workers who work in a congregate setting.
After COVID-19 hiatus, Denali climbing season returns in 2021
Last year’s climbing season was canceled due to COVID-19. Now climbing is returning, along with its boost to businesses in the Northern Susitna Valley.
Petersburg among top hotspots for COVID-19 in US
Since February 18, health officials have reported 85 cases in the community of about 3,200.
Former Alaska tribal executive still missing after his helicopter disappeared near windswept islands
Some speculated that Teuber could have intentionally crashed his helicopter, while others noted that the aircraft went missing in an area known as challenging for pilots.
The Iditarod starts Sunday, and it will look a lot different this year. Here’s what to know.
There’s required testing and face masks, plus a shorter trail and a smaller group of mushers signed up to compete.
Welcome news for the tourism industry: Juneau assembly votes to relax travel restrictions
The new changes don’t mean the city is lifting all the requirements, but they are meant to be encouraging for COVID-conscious travelers.
ANTHC boss resigned after employee accused him of ‘unrelenting’ abuse
For more than a decade, Teuber was the president of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and one of the most powerful executives in Alaska.
Alaska expands vaccine eligibility to age 55-plus, essential workers and others
Alaska is opening COVID-19 vaccines to all Alaskans age 55 and older, those deemed essential workers and other groups, the state announced Wednesday.