Savitt had said that “all of the numbers look good,” referring to case rates that were four times higher than the nation’s.
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Incivility in Anchorage: Ex-Assembly members do not approve
Former Assembly members said people on the left and right, and on both sides of the dais, need to open their ears and hearts, and assume even their opponents want a better Anchorage.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy won’t endorse mask or vaccine mandates. But he says he won’t ban them either.
Dunleavy spoke with Alaska Public Media about the state of the pandemic, his relationship with lawmakers and the outlook for next year.
Officials warn of plateau as Alaska reports 964 new resident COVID cases
Alaska continues to lead the country in its COVID-19 rate, according to the New York Times.
Threatened by melting sea ice, polar bears’ status up for review under Endangered Species Act
The review could result in polar bears being “uplisted” to endangered, with further protections, or de-listed altogether.
Anchorage Assembly overrides Bronson’s veto, upholding emergency mask ordinance
The ordinance could last as long as 60 days or until two of the city’s three hospitals are not operating at crisis levels or Anchorage doesn’t have a high rate of COVID-19 spread.
First Alaska Native woman trooper, now retired, reflects on two decades in law enforcement
Anne Sears’ 22-year career in law enforcement took her all over the state — from Southeast, to Southcentral, the Interior and, eventually, back to Northwest Alaska, where she’s from.
Clem Tillion, Alaska’s original ‘fish czar,’ dies at 96
A towering figure in the worlds of Alaska fisheries and politics, Tillion died Wednesday morning at his home in Halibut Cove.
Alaska could see another La Niña winter, but early season snow and temps don’t mean much
Alaskans shouldn’t read too much into the early season cold temperatures and snowfall.
Anchorage mayor vetoes emergency mask ordinance
Bronson’s veto comes after days of chaotic and combative public testimony about a proposed mask ordinance that was similar to the emergency measure approved Tuesday.