State Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink said there has been a significant increase in cases over the past 24 hours.
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University of Alaska students sue to protect fund for scholarships, medical education
The Alaska Higher Education Investment Fund has been under threat of being emptied of more than $400 million as a result of legislative budget fights.
Troopers find mother of newborn found at Fairbanks intersection
A note left with the newborn said the family could not care for the baby, who was wrapped in a blanket inside a cardboard box.
Deep snow from Interior Alaska storms has left moose hungry and ornery
The Alaska State Troopers have gotten several reports of aggressive moose encounters, two of which involved injuries.
Delta Junction man who threatened to murder Alaska’s US senators pleads guilty
The 65-year-old Johnson was arrested Oct. 4 and since then has been held at Fairbanks Correction Center.
Gov. Dunleavy issues disaster declaration for Interior Alaska and Mat-Su storms
Extreme winds and cold temperatures have affected the areas. At one point over the weekend, 20,000 households in Mat-Su lost power.
Alaskans in the Interior digging out after a wintry weekend wallop of snow, ice, wind
Another foot of snow fell in Fairbanks Tuesday into Wednesday and the community continues to deal with rough road conditions and power outages caused by falling trees.
Fairbanks is riding a weather roller coaster, from freezing rain to snow and frigid cold
Much of Interior Alaska is still dealing with a Christmas storm that dumped snow and rain across the region.
Interior Alaska residents cautioned to monitor roofs in wake of powerful storm
National Weather Service weather experts are cautioning residents of Interior Alaska to monitor snow load on roofs after a powerful storm moved through the region, coating buildings with snow and ice.
Alaska detectives turning to genetic genealogy to catch cold case killers
Alaska’s first homicide case built on genetic genealogy is set to go to trial next month.