The Alaska Legislature is debating what tools are needed to keep combating the COVID-19 pandemic and whether a state disaster declaration is necessary.
UnCruise says they have six small boats they will be operating this year to and from Alaska. Crew and guests on every boat will be fully vaccinated to ensure the safety of everyone on board.
While it fluctuates daily, the DOC has said the prison population is just north of 4,800 people. The department reports that 1,966 people in custody have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
The recent snow and end of winter has moose looking for easier walking and more food. Fish and Game say let them find it themselves and watch out for them on the roads.
April is historically the month with the highest suicide rate in Alaska, and ACF Church in Eagle River hopes the new initiative will help reduce those numbers.
Six-year-old Indie, a mini American Shephard, has been missing for a month. Emily McLaughlin the dog’s owner says they have been doing everything they can to find Indie.
Anchorage Police responded to a call at 9:36 p.m. on the 2500-block of Boniface Parkway. According to the Anchorage Police Department, there was some type of altercation inside the home when one of the residents fired a weapon.
George Martinez believes the next mayor of Anchorage must bring people together in order to move the city forward, and he believes he’s the right person for the job.
At Chester Valley Elementary School, a group of stuffed animals has become the focal point of a program utilized during the pandemic to help keep students engaged.
Top U.S. and Chinese officials have sparred in a particularly contentious manner in the first face-to-face meeting since President Joe Biden took office.
Some people who get fully vaccinated against COVID-19 don't notice any side effects, but others report experiencing a more intense immune response after receiving their second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.
Three COVID-19 vaccines are now available in Alaska. The Pfizer vaccine is available to anyone 16 or older, while the Johnson & Johnson and Moderna vaccines are only available to those 18 and older.
This race blog is where the Alaska’s News Source team will post breaking updates from the trail, race standings, photos and more 24/7 until the last musher crosses the finish line.
The 2021 Iditarod began with 46 mushers leaving the starting line at Deshka Landing and traveling out to the Iditarod checkpoint before traversing back.
Traditions, celebrations and holidays have not looked normal for some time due to the pandemic, and for many, this St. Patrick’s Day is likely no exception.
