Governor Dunleavy Urges "Good Judgment" Amid High Rate of Hospitalizations
judgment and practice common safety measures as Alaska’s limited healthcare infrastructure contends with a high rate of hospitalizations.
COVID-19
Presiding Judge to Halt Anchorage Jury Trials
William F. Morse, Presiding Judge of the Third Judicial District, will temporarily halt Jury trials in Anchorage effective July 28.
In his order, Presiding Judge Morse cited that the average daily COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people on July 26 was 25.60 for the Municipality of Anchorage. Morse wrote
Epidemiologist Janet Johnston Resigns from Health Department
Municipal epidemiologist Janet Johnston has allegedly been forced out of her role at the Anchorage Health Department by Anchorage Mayor David Bronson as Covid-19 case counts rise across the city.
Johnston suggested moving on from the Health Department a few weeks ago, but the Bronson administration didn’t let her
Buckle Up: Far-Right Seeks Battle Over ASD Mask Wearing. Again.
After Anchorage School Board Member Dave Donley appeared on both the Louisiana-based Dan Fagan Show and the Mike Porcaro Show this past Friday—the far-Right lept into action, hellbent on making mask wearing a divisive issue as the beginning of the Anchorage School District approaches.
Help Give the Bronson Administration Lots of Choices
With today's announcement that a frequent anti-mask testifier is up for consideration for appointment to the Health and Human Services Commission, it's an excellent time to remind the good folks of Anchorage about opportunities for public service.
The Muni has dozens of boards and commissions that
"Alaskan Patriots" Telegram Group Deplatformed
After covering the "Alaskan Patriot" Telegram group on June 9, 2021, which shared dangerous QAnon conspiracy theories, the group was de-platformed by the service on July 16, 2021.
In the roughly one month I covered the group, membership had increased to over 300 members, although the group'
As Covid Case Counts Rise, Don't Expect Leadership From Mayor Bronson
Covid-19 case counts are beginning to increase in every state across the country.