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Alaska, COVID-19 and Race by Data

According to data supplied by the state of Alaska, through November 30, Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders were the most likely group of people to have contracted COVID-19 and were also most likely to have died. American Indian/Alaska Natives make up the second largest group of people directly affected by

These Words From Dr. Zink Will Move You

From CMO Dr. Anne Zink On Twitter: "Every time I walk into my shift, I can see into the ICU. I love standing outside and glimpsing the beauty of this profession before I walk in to the middle of it. These days, it’s darker outside, the lights are

What's going on in Anchorage Emergency Departments?

What's going on in Anchorage Emergency Departments?

First appeared in Anchorage Press: Since Anchorage has seen an increase in COVID-19-related hospitalizations, residents have been scouring social media platforms looking for information on how the pandemic is affecting their city. Some healthcare workers have taken to social media to share their struggles and make attempts to share with

Alaska Mask Makers Shipping 1,000 Masks to Chevak, Alaska

Alaska Mask Makers Shipping 1,000 Masks to Chevak, Alaska

Alaska Mask Makers sprung to life at the beginning of the pandemic, immediately seeing a need for mask production and distribution across Alaska's most rural areas. To date, AMM's group of dedicated volunteers has produced and sent over 38,000 masks to areas of Alaska that

Woman Files Police Report After Anti-Masker Allegedly Threatens Family

Updated 11/24/2020 I received word that the online report was approved by the Anchorage Police Department. The alleged victim who filed the complaint will be following up with APD sometime today. An Anchorage woman has filed an online police report with APD after an alleged altercation at a

Alaska State Senator Lora Reinbold Issues an "Apology" and Cake

Alaska State Senator Lora Reinbold Issues an "Apology" and Cake

Alaska State Senator Lora Reinbold has taken to her professional Facebook page to apologize for "venting on Facebook with too much emphasis." Reinbold says some Alaska Airlines employees may have found her venting offensive. She also posted a picture of this cake. The controversial figure has made numerous

Assembly Funds Mobile Mental Health Crisis Team

Assembly Funds Mobile Mental Health Crisis Team

In a press release yesterday, Assembly Members Meg Zaletel, Forrest Dunbar, and Christopher Constant announced the funding of a mental health mobile crisis team was set to be activated in 2021. The new program utilizes revenues generated by the newly adopted alcohol tax. The Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) is described