Places with especially high case rates include the Southeast communities of Petersburg, Wrangell and Sitka.
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On 4/20, Alaska House passes bill on marijuana records, underage possession
The bill’s supporters say past convictions for something that is now legal shouldn’t be a barrier to opportunities like employment or housing.
Bering Sea crabbers and communities are struggling with Alaska’s snow crab decline
The crash has pushed the crab fleet farther north while forcing places like St. Paul to consider major budget shortfalls.
Sullivan strikes partisan tone while talking up bipartisanship to Alaska Legislature
With Interior Secretary Deb Haaland visiting his state, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan on Tuesday aired his dissatisfaction with her progress on oil development in the Arctic and other Alaska issues.
Students compete in Yup’ik and Iñupiaq spelling bees
Organizers say children’s literacy is crucial to the survival of Alaska Native languages like Yup’ik and Iñupiaq.
Alaska wildlife officials on the lookout for new, deadlier bird flu
State Veterinarian Dr. Bob Gerlach says the main concerns in Alaska are for backyard flocks and for the wild birds that are a food source for many Alaskans.