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A year in: Alaskans recount the moment they knew the coronavirus would change everything
It seems everyone had a moment when the pandemic hit home — when we realized the coronavirus was not going away quickly and would change everything.
The Charlottesville rally 5 years later: ‘It’s what you’re still trying to forget’
The rally by white supremacists protesting the removal of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee left one counter-protester dead and several injured.
It’s safe to unmask in many places, says the CDC. These experts aren’t quite ready
Friday’s change in masking guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention comes as many states and cities across the U.S. are starting to — or already have — ease up on mask mandates.
Episode 10: Jay Hammond (part 2)
By 1974, Jay Hammond had put in 12 years as a state representative, senator, and senate president. Despite his ambivalence about being a politician, Hammond went on to be a two-term governor who oversaw the creation of the Alaska Permanent Fund, the dividend program and, to his chagrin, the repeal of the personal income tax.
Mike Miller’s life, career centered on social justice, faith
Former Juneau representative to Alaska House of Representatives helped block capital move efforts, and worked on legislation creating the Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge and allowing for public employee collective bargaining.
Should we invest more in weather forecasting? It may save your life
Over the last century, we’ve seen a huge improvement in the accuracy of weather forecasts. A new study suggests these better forecasts have tremendous value for our lives and our economy.
Education department faces deep cuts; DeVos faces tough questions
Our weekly education news roundup: Trump administration unveils its 2018 budget proposal; DeVos talks school choice in Indianapolis, then faces a grilling from lawmakers.
Sen. John McCain, former presidential nominee and prisoner of war, dies at 81
The two-time presidential candidate served for 30 years in the U.S. Senate and was a Washington institution known as a political maverick. He had an aggressive form of brain cancer.