Anchorage Daily News reporter Kyle Hopkins spoke with Alaska Public Media’s Casey Grove about the reporting.
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This machine is a microcosm of Alaska’s, and America’s, COVID-19 testing successes and failures
In communities that weren’t designated for federal supplies, Cepheid machines are sitting largely idle because of the lack of the cartridges.
NTSB: Alaska lawmaker killed in midair crash did not have required medical certificate
Rep. Gary Knopp was denied a medical certificate in June 2012 because of vision problems.
2 primary races flip, but several incumbent Republicans now face steeper odds
Current vote counts are unofficial, but Senate President Cathy Giessel and the five trailing House incumbents would need dramatic changes in the remaining votes to win.
CARES Act funds new virtual training programs for Southeast Alaska Tribal citizens
Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross said in a statement that the funds are intended to help Tlingit and Haida “make a swift and lasting economic comeback.”
Juneau Assembly creates systemic racism review committee
The committee will be tasked with reviewing legislation that comes before the Assembly to ensure that it doesn’t perpetuate discrimination or inequality in the community.
Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson resigns
In text messages, Clarkson asked a junior state employee to come to his house at least 18 times, often using a kiss emoji and commenting on the woman’s beauty.
Corps sets conditions for Pebble Mine that may be impossible to meet
“The Corps finds that the project, as currently proposed, cannot be permitted under section 404 of the Clean Water Act,” the U.S. Army said in an official statement.
‘We will give you one heck of a fight’: Lawsuits filed against drilling plan for Alaska’s Arctic Refuge
Two lawsuits filed Monday argue that the BLM’s environmental review process failed to follow numerous laws meant to protect wildlife, land, water and people.
State seeks public input on future of Alaska’s ferry system
The first round of public comment will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday. A second session will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. September 2.