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‘Only so long that they can sustain this’
Hospitals, health care workers facing burnout as COVID cases continue, officials say.
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Virus ‘affecting children in a way we didn’t see before’
More kids are contracting COVID amid delta surge
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‘Aggressively buying more rapid testing materials’
Public health officials work to stay ahead of testing need
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State names winners in 1st vaccine lottery
A Valdez and Kodiak resident took home checks for $49,000 each.
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DHSS cyberattack may have breached patient information
The breach was caused by a highly sophisticated cyberattack and involves an unknown number of individuals.
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Hospital ‘dealing with’ overcapacity
Central Peninsula Hospital was operating at a 112% occupancy rate Wednesday morning.
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StoryWalk vandalism results in project’s early end
The StoryWalk was made possible by a $2,500 donation from the Soldotna Library Friends.
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Housing org seeks to create safe homestays for queer youth
Choosing Our Roots houses LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-24 with a host person or family
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FBI responds to abandoned explosive found on Sterling Highway
The dynamite was likely left from previous road construction in the area, troopers said.
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Afghan refugees to make their way to Alaska
People can send welcome letters or purchase items from the organization’s Amazon wish list if they want to…
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Officials: It’s time for the flu shot
State Epidemiologist Joe McLaughlin said there are some similarities with the flu and COVID-19 viruses.
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1 new COVID death pushes Alaska to 445
The state announced another 1,473 positive COVID cases over the weekend.
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Serving up a passion for wellness, local foods
8th annual Harvest Moon Festival focuses on sustainability, locally sourced foods and food security.
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2 more COVID deaths reported; COVID cases grow
The state announced 702 new positive COVID cases Friday.
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‘Controlled chaos’
Health workers approach 18 months caring for COVID patients — and they’re tired.