Last week, an Anchorage woman went public on social media with an allegation of sexual assault, prompting others to share their stories. By week’s end, a group of Twitter accounts published a spreadsheet of names. The organizers say list they’re trying to bring some accountability to abusers in Alaska. Advocates and law enforcement say this type of vigilante justice may not be the best way to do that.
Health
Major COVID outbreak puts Savoonga into lockdown
Roughly 15% of residents in the remote community of Savoonga have COVID-19, the Norton Sound Health Corporation said this week.
Alaska reports 28 more COVID-19 deaths
Most of the 28 deaths happened in October.
How Pel’meni dumplings became a Juneau staple and expanded beyond Southeast Alaska
The restaurant is an Alaskan take on a classic Russian comfort food. It started in Juneau and recently expanded to Anchorage.
Watch: Juneau health officials to give latest COVID-19 community update
You can watch the meeting through Zoom or Facebook, or call 1-253-215-8782 or 1-346-248-7799 with webinar ID 985 6308 5159.
A computer glitch led to incorrect COVID test results for some Anchorage residents
One Anchorage resident received an email showing he had tested positive for COVID-19. Then, an hour and a half later, he received another email saying he was negative.