State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Gerlach says the Mat-Su case confirms that migrating birds have brought avian influenza to Alaska.
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Most paralytic shellfish poisoning cases were among Alaska Natives, but state lacks data for subsistence foods
Cases on Kodiak comprised 25% of statewide incidents of the illness. Areas in Southeast Alaska — like Juneau, Ketchikan and Prince of Wales Island — also recorded high case rates.
Here’s what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned
If the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the landmark decision, it will have a major impact in states across the country that have already signaled their intention to further restrict or ban abortion.
Juneau Assembly seeks ballot question on exempting food from sales tax
The Juneau Assembly on Monday asked city staff to draft an ordinance for a ballot question to exempt food from city sales tax while raising the summer sales tax rate to 6%.
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In this newscast: Resurrection Lutheran Church renews permit to house Juneau’s cold weather shelter; Kodiak has had the most paralytic shellfish poisoning in the state in recent decades; An attack ad against Santa Claus; A military training exercise wants to expand
Closure of Juneau’s COVID-19 emergency operations center brings changes to testing, data reporting
City officials acknowledge that there are still high rates of COVID-19 in Juneau, but the change indicates that it’s no longer being treated as an emergency.