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Reps. Zulkosky & Snyder to host weeklong "Alaska Loves Our Health Workers" event

Reps. Zulkosky & Snyder to host weeklong "Alaska Loves Our Health Workers" event

Join Co-Chairs of House Health & Social Services, Reps. Liz Snyder and Tiffany Zulkosky, in recognizing frontline healthcare workers across Alaska, who continue the ongoing battle against COVID-19.

American Academy of Pediatrics letter to Anchorage Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michael Savitt

American Academy of Pediatrics letter to Anchorage Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michael Savitt

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) sent a scorching letter today to Anchorage Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michael Savitt regarding his deceptive misrepresentation of COVID-related information at a recent Anchorage Assembly meeting. In their letter, the AAP first took issue with a response he gave to Assemblymember Jamie Allard, in

986 new COVID cases announced in Alaska

986 new COVID cases announced in Alaska

Alaska's health care crisis continues on as Alaska DHSS announced 986 total new cases of COVID-19 today. 22 of today's cases were reported among non-residents.

Right-wing "We shall give them hell" emergency protest flyer sparks concern among some

Right-wing "We shall give them hell" emergency protest flyer sparks concern among some

A group of individuals concerned about a flyer posted to an event page on Facebook described as an "emergency protest" are planning to assemble at the Assembly Chambers ahead of today's 5 p.m. Special Meeting. The "emergency protest" flyer states the Anchorage Assembly

Anchorage Mayor David Bronson issues veto of emergency order. Assembly sets special meeting

Anchorage Mayor David Bronson issues veto of emergency order. Assembly sets special meeting

A defeated Mayor Bronson issued a press release this afternoon announcing that he had issued his veto of the emergency order passed last evening by the Anchorage Assembly.

When Stars Malign: Key Figures of Save Anchorage Betray Claims of 'Grassroots' Organization

When Stars Malign: Key Figures of Save Anchorage Betray Claims of 'Grassroots' Organization

John Aronno & The Blue Alaskan Ten years ago, an older man of slight frame and all-but-receded hairline made his way to the dais to testify before the Anchorage Assembly. At issue that night was a fairly benign proposal: universal card check; the requirement for restaurants, bars, and liquor stores

Health crisis continues with 1,239 new COVID cases

Health crisis continues with 1,239 new COVID cases

Alaska DHSS announced today 1,239 new cases of COVID-19.