Nearly half of Bethel police are unvaccinated and could lose their jobs
The City of Bethel could soon lose nearly half its police force following a new vaccine mandate.
Amid the pandemic, a sweet success for a salty business in Sitka
The owners of Alaska Pure Sea Salt Company recently revamped their website in a bid to gain more online commerce. With their new web presence prepared for heavier traffic, the couple took to social media to promote their product and get the word out about their salt.
Belgian woman stopping in Juneau during record-setting solo flight around the world
Zara Rutherford, 19, is attempting to be the youngest woman to fly solo around the world. She hopes to show other girls and young women they can fly, too. And, to inspire them to get into science, technology, engineering, and math fields.
Juneau business hosts fundraiser for employee’s family in Afghanistan
Alaska Probiotics will host a fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 18 at its storefront on Franklin Street.
Rasmuson fellow will use award for a film script, in Lingít, about dark history of Native boarding school
Twitchell says this dark chapter in history has recently pushed into the mainstream consciousness, but he’s heard stories for years.
Juneau’s regional hospital opens its COVID wing as case counts rise
About a third of Bartlett Regional Hospital’s beds are occupied by patients with illnesses related to COVID infections. Six of its seven beds in its COVID wing were full on Friday morning.
New Seacoast Trust endowment will support Indigenous-led conservation and development projects
Sealaska Corporation and The Nature Conservancy have set aside $10 and $7 million respectively in seed money to help support the fund.
Anchorage refugee assistance program gets ready for up to 100 people fleeing Afghanistan
Catholic Social Services CEO Lisa Aquino says the refugee program’s staff and volunteers will help with things like finding housing and employment, as well as learning English.
Juneau may adopt new hazard maps downtown, but some residents want to wait
A new scientific report puts about half of the structures downtown at moderate to severe risk of landslide or avalanche.
Alaska doctor gives a glimpse behind the walls of an overloaded ICU
The medical staff that practices at Providence declared Tuesday that they are in crisis and have begun rationing health care.
Here are the first 2 winners of Alaska’s $49K COVID vaccine sweepstakes
Carin Kircher of Valdez won $49,000 in cash while Kodiak student Ethan Benton received a $49,000 scholarship.
Alaska has one of the worst rates of COVID in the country
The state Thursday reported more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases, after setting a record high Wednesday.
Cyberattackers had access to Alaskans’ private health information
The department is urging all Alaskans who have provided data to the department to act to protect themselves from identity theft.
Filipino teachers fill staffing gaps in Lower Kuskokwim schools
A national teacher shortage left the Lower Kuskokwim School District scrambling. The district had dozens of positions to fill in only a few months, and looked to the Philippines for solutions.
Juneau School District employees will soon have to test weekly for COVID-19
Employees who are fully vaccinated or have had a documented case of COVID-19 in the past 90 days may opt out of the weekly screening test.
Alaska ferry link to Prince Rupert, British Columbia likely to resume
The shortest link between Southeast Alaska and the North American road system could open as early as next May.
Providers are still waiting for guidance on COVID boosters
The Biden administration set a goal of Sept. 20 for booster shots to be available to the general public. But that date has been in flux as officials and scientists debate the merits of a third shot.
Bethel doctor advises residents to avoid physical risks as hospital beds grow scarce
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is struggling to find beds for all patients, not just those diagnosed with COVID-19. To decrease the chance of needing health care, Hodges warned against any activity that could pose a physical risk.
Officials arrest ‘drug kingpin’ accused of trafficking drugs from Mexico to Alaska
Miguel Baez Guevara, 38, faces 17 criminal counts, prosecutors announced Wednesday in Anchorage.
As Providence moves to crisis care, other Alaska hospitals grow strained
COVID-19 patients, most of whom are unvaccinated, are now using about half of the state’s intensive care beds.