The Blue Alaskan

Sign in Subscribe

Matthew Beck

Providence Alaska Medical Center Implements "Crisis Standards of Care."

Providence Alaska Medical Center Implements "Crisis Standards of Care."

A letter obtained by The Blue Alaskan, signed by Dr. Kristen Solana Walkinshaw, Providence's Chief of Staff, states that Providence Alaska Medical Center has instituted "crisis standards of care." The letter was created and drafted by the Medical Executive Committee at Providence. Providence spokesperson Mikal Canfield

Spoiler Alert: Dr. Al Gross Can't Win a Statewide Race for Elected Office

Spoiler Alert: Dr. Al Gross Can't Win a Statewide Race for Elected Office

According to two sources, former candidate for U.S. Senate Dr. Al Gross is said to have commissioned a poll from "Change Research," the same company that was 12.7 points off when he ran for U.S. Senate last year against Senator Dan Sullivan.

Municipal Clerk's Office Announces September as "National Voter Registration Month"

Municipal Clerk's Office Announces September as "National Voter Registration Month"

A press release issued by the Anchorage Municipal Clerk's Office this morning announced September as National Voter Registration Month and is reminding residents about the importance of voting.

Anchorage and Mat-Su Hospitals Report 0 Available ICU Beds

Anchorage and Mat-Su Hospitals Report 0 Available ICU Beds

Data taken from the Municipality of Anchorage COVID-19 dashboard shows that Anchorage and Mat-Su hospitals are reporting concerning hospitalization numbers this morning. ICU capacity in Anchorage hospitals has fluctuated wildly over the weekend. On Friday, the city reported two available critical beds, then jumped to seven on Sunday. This morning,

Municipality Awards Mass Care Contract to 99 Plus 1, Inc.

Municipality Awards Mass Care Contract to 99 Plus 1, Inc.

According to a press release from the Office of the Mayor, the Municipality of Anchorage has awarded its mass care contract to 99 Plus 1, Inc., a for-profit business. Documents available on the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing website show

Unlike Her Republican Counterparts, Rep. Hannan Apologizes

Unlike Her Republican Counterparts, Rep. Hannan Apologizes

Alaska House Representative Sara Hannan apologized on social media this afternoon for words she used on the House Floor yesterday.

This Week In Sanity: "Pestilence"

This Week In Sanity: "Pestilence"

In a March Q&A with Anchorage Press, Matt Hickman asked me what I thought Anchorage's future looked like. I suggested that should any Republican candidate for mayor win the election — the city would travel a bumpy road. "I’ve sat and thought about what the