Sitka qualified for the national competition after winning Alaska’s title.
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In Alaska’s first statewide by-mail vote, turnout was highest for a primary since 2014
Election workers are expected to certify the results by Saturday after checking some votes by hand and conducting further review as required by state law.
Testing and treatment options narrow as Alaska begins ‘privatizing COVID’
The public testing and treatment options that have become staples over the last two years are shifting to the private health care industry.
Federal Reserve chairman Powell says recession ‘a possibility’ but not likely
The central bank is under growing pressure to combat inflation, which hit a four-decade high of 8.6% in May.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5 are rolling out in Alaska
Anchorage provider already holding clinics, though it could take longer for other providers.
After nearly 3 years, Alaska Marine Highway resumes service to Prince Rupert
Ferry officials put the route on hold in September 2019 over a dispute about whether U.S. Customs officials could carry guns
As last ballots arrive in Alaska’s special US House primary, Peltola inches upward
The special general election is Aug. 16.
Newscast — Tuesday, June 21, 2022
In this newscast: Young kids in Juneau could get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this week; The Zach Gordon Youth Center hosted its third Youth Pride Party to celebrate queer kids; The North Pacific Fishery Management Council recommended further study after hours of testimony urging action to curb chinook and chum salmon bycatch…
Young kids in Juneau could get their first COVID-19 vaccine dose this week
One shipment of Moderna vaccines has already arrived at the Juneau Public Health office, but they are waiting for Pfizer vaccines to arrive before opening appointments to Juneau’s youngest residents.
Alaska elections officials say Sweeney can’t fill vacancy on US House ballot. Her campaign disagrees.
The dispute is likely to go to court.