Above: To defeat COVID-19, Alaska needs to vaccinate as many residents as possible. But how do concerns about the vaccine affect the success of that mission? Some people have declined getting the shot, and health care providers recognize that’s a problem. Alaska Public Media’s Adelyn Baxter has this look at how they’re addressing those fears with facts and direct outreach.
Unalaska seafood plant remains on lockdown with 20 more COVID-19 cases
UniSea is one of the largest seafood plants in the world.
Red Dog Mine employee dies in production drill incident, mine operators say
An employee at the Red Dog Mine died during an incident at a production drill, mine operators say.
Proposal would allow Alaska lawmakers to vote remotely this session
Alaska lawmakers adopted a proposal Monday that would allow legislators to vote remotely through the same digital voting board as those in the Capitol building.
Prices drop for Alaska sport fish permits
Resident permits will drop to $20, while nonresident permits will now cost $100.
Dunleavy appoints Sniffen as attorney general
Sniffen has been the acting attorney general since August, when former Attorney General Kevin Clarkson resigned.
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