Providers charged with giving the vaccine say they’re eager to use the first doses to protect front-line workers, who are among the first in line. But they caution that the first shipment will do little to ease the current demands of the pandemic.
State Government
Anchorage Democrat Liz Snyder’s win holds up in Alaska House recount
The margin of victory shrank by two votes, with one vote added to Rep. Pruitt’s total and one vote subtracted from Snyder in the recount, which was completed on Friday.
More COVID-19 cases at Goose Creek as outbreaks climb in Alaska prisons
At Goose Creek Correctional Center outside of Wasilla, nearly 800 inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 out of an inmate population of about 1,300.
Alaska officials say hackers stole voter info, didn’t compromise election integrity
Republican Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer, who supervises Alaska’s election system, learned of the hack Oct. 27, his office said in the statement.
There will be a recount on Friday in the Alaska House race Liz Snyder won by 13 votes
Recounts have changed the outcome of four legislative races in Alaska history. Three of those changes broke ties. But Snyder’s lead is larger than the changes in those recounts.
Lawsuit challenges Alaska’s recently passed elections overhaul initiative
The lawsuit says the measure violates provisions of the federal and state constitutions, including those related to political association and free speech.
No 2021 rebound projected for Taku and Stikine kings
Low predicted king salmon runs in the Taku and Stikine river systems mean Southeast’s troll and gillnet fleets can expect restrictions for sockeye and king salmon harvests in areas around Juneau and Wrangell.
Anchorage House race grows closer as Alaska election results become official
A state Division of Elections spokesperson said the changes were the result of a combination of uncounted ballots from precincts, absentee and questioned ballots.
Alaska Chief Justice Bolger to retire in June
Bolger was appointed to the supreme court by Gov. Sean Parnell in 2013.
No vacancy: Lawmakers won’t be staying at Juneau’s iconic Baranof Hotel this winter
After a nonexistent tourism season, downtown hotels are especially looking forward to the arrival of lawmakers and the opportunity to make up some revenue.