Murkowski says the House managers prosecuting the case have built a compelling timeline linking Trump’s words to the violence of the day.
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‘Do a little homework:’ Dunleavy asks Alaskans to be aware of COVID-19 pandemic misinformation
He encouraged people to challenge those making allegations.
State seeks answers to key vaccine questions as COVID-19 disaster declaration nears expiration
During a Wednesday press conference, Dunleavy said the state will lose legal tools that it has relied on.
Emergency VHF radio channel unreliable across Southeast Alaska, Coast Guard says
Coast Guard Commander Lyle Kessler said mariners calling on Channel 16 may have trouble getting through to watchstanders. That’s because the region’s VHF repeaters are either inoperable or are unreliable due to a network failure in a swathe from Yakutat to south of Ketchikan.
Millions in Tlingit and Haida pandemic relief still available to tribal members
Households with tribal members financially impacted by the pandemic can get up to $1,000 in one-time payments.
Alaska tribes apply for broadband licenses to improve internet access
A startup called Alaska Tribal Spectrum received a $100,000 grant from the Denali Commission to register as many Alaska Native tribes during the final months of last year’s application period. The initiative has signed up nearly 70 tribes.
Fairbanks City Council members question mayor’s screening process for next police chief
At a Fairbanks city council meeting this week, some questioned a process where Juneau Police Chief Ed Mercer and consultant Greg Russell screened applications for Fairbanks’ next police chief.
Despite ‘racial backlash,’ Sitka school board reaffirms decision to rename Baranof Elementary
The school board is sticking with their plan to name the school after a “significant local cultural educator” rather than bow to public pressure that struck some board members as racist.
Juneau’s vaccine clinic appointments fill rapidly after the state expands eligibility
There will be a waitlist for eligible people in case of cancellations, no-shows and extra doses.
Alaska to broaden COVID-19 vaccine eligibility
Alaskans with underlying health conditions who are as young as 50 will be able to receive the shots, along with teachers, workers in congregant settings and COVID-19 response workers of any age.