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CASE COUNT SUMMARY, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 DHSS today announced 10 deaths and 429 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska. 426 were residents in: Anchorage (179), Wasilla (83), Kodiak (27), Palmer (20), Juneau (18), Eagle River (16), Fairbanks (16), Bethel (13), Chugiak (9), Soldotna (8), Bethel Census Area (7), Homer (7), Seward (4), Kenai (3), Kusilvak Census Area (2), Utqiaġvik (2), and one each in Anchor Point, Bristol Bay/Lake & Peninsula, Dillingham Census Area, Kotzebue, Mat-Su B...

Bureau of Land Management extends scoping period on proposal to amend East Alaska Resource Management Plan GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The BLM is seeking input to prepare an Environmental Assessment for a proposed amendment to the East Alaska Resource Management Plan (RMP) and is extending the public scoping period to Jan. 4, 2021 due to the holidays.  An amendment to the East Alaska RMP is needed for the BLM to fulfill provisions of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recrea...

Storm blasts Southcentral Alaska with wind gusts over 100 mph Published December 22, 2020 Share on Facebook Print article A storm bringing strong wind, rain and snow to Southcentral Alaska on Tuesday caused power outages from Anchorage to Whittier and damaged some homes on the Anchorage Hillside. A gust of 112 mph was reported early Tuesday in the Bear Valley area of South Anchorage. National Weather Service meteorologist Dave Kochevar said there were reports of damaged garage doors in th...

The Alaska Energy Authority is helping prepare the Railbelt for tomorrow Author: Curtis Thayer Share on Facebook Print article Alaska’s economy has been adversely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. While a full recovery to pre-pandemic levels will take time, there is reason for hope. As we look to Alaska’s future and work to make it the best possible, we can look back and reflect on past accomplishments, which are the building blocks for tomorrow’s prosperity. The Alaska Energy Au...

Municipality of Anchorage finalizes controversial purchase of Midtown hotel for use as drug and alcohol treatment center Share on Facebook Print article The municipality on Tuesday finalized its purchase of the Best Western Golden Lion Hotel in Midtown Anchorage, which it has planned to use as a drug and alcohol treatment center. It’s the first closing of four buildings the city hopes to buy as it works to take a more comprehensive approach to addressing homelessness in Anchorage. Accord...

This COVID Winters Best Skiing and Snowboarding Alternative Experiences Mens Journal 12/11/2020 Kitt Doucette © courtesy 57Hours The winter of COVID-19 is coming. And while skiing and snowboarding will certainly look a bit different this season, with a little creativity this year could actually be the best one ever. Or at least the most unique. Embrace a new experience apart from resort crowds. One way to look at the opportunities ahead is by narrowing your options in three ...

captioning made possible by the annenberg/cpb project [radio] 20 in a row of alaskas great country. 650 ky... [narrator] even today, many people regard alaska as the last frontier-- an unsettled wilderness covered by snow, inaccessible and remote. a harsh, empty land where only the hardiest of pioneers would venture. hope, a small town on the kenai peninsula, symbolizes the frontier spirit of alaska. it was the location of the first significant gold discovery in alaska in 1896. gold pr...

captioning made possible by the annenberg/cpb project [radio] 20 in a row of alaskas great country. 650 ky... [narrator] even today, many people regard alaska as the last frontier-- an unsettled wilderness covered by snow, inaccessible and remote. a harsh, empty land where only the hardiest of pioneers would venture. hope, a small town on the kenai peninsula, symbolizes the frontier spirit of alaska. it was the location of the first significant gold discovery in alaska in 1896. gold pr...

captioning made possible by the annenberg/cpb project [radio] 20 in a row of alaskas great country. 650 ky... [narrator] even today, many people regard alaska as the last frontier-- an unsettled wilderness covered by snow, inaccessible and remote. a harsh, empty land where only the hardiest of pioneers would venture. hope, a small town on the kenai peninsula, symbolizes the frontier spirit of alaska. it was the location of the first significant gold discovery in alaska in 1896. gold pr...

captioning made possible by the annenberg/cpb project [radio] 20 in a row of alaskas great country. 650 ky... [narrator] even today, many people regard alaska as the last frontier-- an unsettled wilderness covered by snow, inaccessible and remote. a harsh, empty land where only the hardiest of pioneers would venture. hope, a small town on the kenai peninsula, symbolizes the frontier spirit of alaska. it was the location of the first significant gold discovery in alaska in 1896. gold pr...