Juneau woman among thousands of Americans taking part in COVID-19 vaccine trials
When Juneau woman Fiona Brown saw an ad on Facebook looking for volunteers for Pfizer’s clinical trials for its COVID-19 vaccine, she knew that as a science nerd she had an edge.
Army Corps denies permit for Alaska’s Pebble Mine
The Army Corps of Engineers has denied the Pebble Limited Partnership's permit application. The company says it's considering an appeal.
When mission was threatened by quarantine, these Coast Guard newbies stepped up
This summer, the COVID-19 pandemic threatened to scuttle the Alaska patrol of a U.S. Coast Guard cutter when over 10% of the crew was put in quarantine. But some young crewmembers stepped up to save the mission.
Alaska DEC has the power to veto Pebble Mine. Document suggests to mine foes DEC won’t use it.
A state agency has an opportunity to veto the Pebble Mine. But newly revealed meeting notes suggest a done deal.
Hospital officials warn of ‘dire’ staffing situation ahead of holiday
Among the concerns: if an outbreak hits the strained elder-care system, hospitals would have to take in more patients.
The US government wants everyone to avoid cruise travel during COVID-19 pandemic
The CDC issued its strongest recommendation against cruise ship travel, but it hasn't issued a ban as it did at the beginning of the pandemic.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Health officials say the state's healthcare system is cracking under the weight of the pandemic. And, Southeast Alaska communities explore the idea of tourism bubbles. Plus, Alaskans look for covid-safe ways of socializing this winter.
With winter storms on the way, avalanche forecasters in Southcentral warn of dangerous conditions through the weekend
Forecasters are warning of dangerous avalanche conditions in the mountains around Southcentral Alaska.
Alaska reports a record 13 deaths as surge in coronavirus cases continues
The state on Tuesday reported 13 deaths tied to the coronavirus. It’s the most deaths reported in a single day by the state health department since the pandemic began.
Goose Creek prison COVID-19 outbreak grows
Nearly 300 inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 as of Tuesday.
Sitka science teacher wins prestigious national teaching award
Mt. Edgecumbe High School’s Chohla Moll was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Heavily Republican incoming class of Alaska legislators prepares for next session
Only one of the newly elected members of the Alaska Legislature is a Democrat.
The Trump administration is moving to sell leases in ANWR, but will anyone show up for a sale?
Oil and gas companies aren’t talking publicly about whether they’d bid. But one industry analyst says she’d expect interest in a lease sale to be “lukewarm.”
Anchorage police investigate four homicides over three-day span
Four people died in Anchorage homicides from Thursday to Saturday, the deadliest stretch of 2020, a year marked by fewer homicides than usual, according to police.
For pandemic Thanksgiving, a growing group of Anchorage restaurants are cooking
Amid months of uncertainty and pandemic disruptions, Anchorage restaurant owners say demand for Thanksgiving dinner to-go has been an unexpected boost for business.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, November 23, 2020
Will oil companies participate in a lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge? And, a look at Alaska's newest legislators. Plus, Anchorage restaurants see demand for take-out Thanksgiving dinners.
Hard-hit Anchorage restaurants prepare for more restrictions
As COVID-19 cases soar in Anchorage, restaurants are bracing for the possibility of another shutdown. Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson said this week that she had no immediate plans for new emergency mandates, but noted the city may need to take action soon.
Economists try to see what’s ahead for Alaska’s pandemic recession
And some parts of the state have felt the impacts of the downturn more than others. Interior Alaska has had a boost from the military. The Anchorage region has been buoyed by growth in the Mat-Su. But it’s a different story in Southeast.
Veteran lawmaker Jay Kerttula remembered as mentor, statesman and father
Alaska state flags were lowered to half-mast Friday in honor of Jalmar “Jay” Kerttula, the only state legislator to serve as both senate president and speaker of the house.
Alaska inmate dies with COVID-19; cases still on the rise ahead of the holidays
The number Alaskans diagnosed with the coronavirus grew by almost 1,200 over the weekend and the state reported its first inmate death linked to the virus, as the surge of infection in the state continues.