Alaska still has one of the highest case counts in the country.
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Senators offer bill to renew Violence Against Women Act, with a section honoring an Alaska murder victim
Previous efforts to renew the Violence Against Women Act got bogged down in a controversy over guns.
Newscast – Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022
In this newscast: Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Winfree gave the annual State of the Judiciary; Alaska Congressman Don Young speaks in support of Postal Service bill, which just passed the U.S. House; Two Alaska Native Corporations have partnered and are getting into the tourism industry; Alaskan skiers compete in Olympics women’s events; An Anchorage judge will determine future of Alaskan scholarship funds
Alaska Chief Justice Winfree speaks to Legislature about the importance of protecting democracy
It was the 50th anniversary of the first time a chief justice addressed a joint session of the Alaska Legislature.
Juneau lowers COVID risk level
The city has been at a modified high level since early January. Now it’s down to moderate.
Joint venture between Doyon and Huna Totem invests in Juneau tour bus company
The new partnership has acquired an 80% majority share in Alaska Coach Tours, a Juneau-headquartered company they think can expand statewide.