Surveys show information shared by doctors and other medical providers is far more trusted than when it’s broadcast by politicians.
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LISTEN: In Alaska, relief and renewed calls for reform after guilty verdict in George Floyd’s murder
The president of the Alaska Black Caucus says there is still much work to do to improve racial equity in Alaska and elsewhere — and not just in law enforcement.
Anchorage’s small international eateries, used to takeout, found a growing market during pandemic
Many family-owned restaurants in Anchorage adapted quickly to social media marketing and online ordering for takeout.
Alaska prisons to open for visitation after year-long COVID closure
It’s the first opportunity for public visitation in over a year after Corrections officials closed all non-essential access to facilities in March of 2020.
Senate votes to remove Reinbold as chair of Judiciary Committee
The Alaska Senate voted 17-1 to remove Republican Eagle River Sen. Lora Reinbold as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday.
An Anchorage piñata maker is crafting giant COVID germs for smashing
Alaskans were eager to get their hands on a version of the coronavirus they could easily destroy.
Alaska would be first state to use blockchain-based voting system under proposed bill
Sen. Mike Shower said he wants to increase voters’ confidence in the voting system.
Gov. Dunleavy orders investigation into state disclosure of personal information with Anchorage government
People working on behalf of Anchorage’s government contacted individuals about COVID-19 vaccine information, according to the governor’s office. The municipality received the names and contact information from state Department of Health and Social Services staff, the office said.
Widow of Gary Knopp files cross complaint against charter company
Rep. Gary Knopp’s widow has filed a counter complaint against High Adventure Air Charters, the Soldotna company whose plane collided with Knopp’s last summer.
After a year of pandemic isolation, Anchorage Muslims return to mosque for Ramadan
While in past years, Ramadan services centered around the breaking of the fast with a meal, this year evening prayers are the main event, due to concerns about COVID-19.