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White House taps ex-Tanana Chiefs chairman Victor Joseph for COVID-equity task force
Former Tanana Chiefs Conference Chief and Chairman Victor Joseph has been appointed to a federal task force to ensure all Americans are tested and treated for COVID-19 fairly.
Petersburg could still see a limited cruise season this year
Despite a Canadian ban on cruise ships, Petersburg could still see regular visits from small cruise lines this coming season.
Now vaccine eligible, Anchorage teachers ready to get back to class
Teachers across the state became eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines Wednesday. Many jumped at the chance to grab an appointment.
Ketchikan school superintendent Beth Lougee medevaced for COVID-19 complications
She had recently returned to work from bereavement leave after losing her husband to complications from COVID-19 last month.
At an Anchorage testing site, ‘COVID Radio’ broadcasts local music and public health
COVID Radio is a project sponsored by the Anchorage Concert Association and the Health Department to provide a platform for local artists, and keep the community entertained and informed while they’re getting tested.
Juneau Assembly to consider more individual assistance grants for neediest residents
Without Assembly action, 1,180 eligible, lower income adults financially hurt by the pandemic won’t be paid individual assistance grants.
Alaska scientists are teaming up to make the state a leader in hunting new COVID strains
Alaska already sequences a large proportion of its positive coronavirus tests compared to other states, but officials say they’re aiming to do even better.
‘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.