On Monday, Anchorageās mass homeless shelter in Sullivan Arena closes to all but 90 of the most vulnerable clients. Service providers are wrestling with an excruciating question: Who are the 90? https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2023/04/28/as-anchorages-sullivan-arena-shelter-winds-down-an-excruciating-choice-who-are-the-90/
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A federal public health emergency declared three years ago at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic is set to expire next month, prompting changes to how Alaskans access vaccines, tests and treatments for the coronavirus. https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2023/04/28/how-the-end-of-the-federal-public-health-emergency-next-month-will-impact-alaskans/
Three soldiers were killed and one was injured after two U.S. Army helicopters from Fort Wainwright collided in midair near Healy while returning from a training flight. https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/military/2023/04/27/two-us-army-helicopters-crash-near-healy-returning-from-training-flight/
Amid concern over a looming budget deficit, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is preparing to introduce a state sales tax proposal with less than one month until the end of the legislative session, according to lawmakers who met with him Tuesday. https://www.adn.com/politics/alaska-legislature/2023/04/18/alaska-gov-dunleavy-set-to-introduce-sales-tax-proposal-in-final-weeks-of-legislative-session/
A white-ish blue spiral that appeared in the sky over Alaska today drew questions, speculation ā and a simple explanation.
"It was kind of a shame to think of it as exhaust, I have to admit,ā said Todd Salat, who photographed the swirl near Delta Junction.
(š·: Todd Salat of Aurora Hunter)
Alaska doesnāt have opossums, which are considered to be an invasive species here. But one arrived in Homer on a shipping container recently ā and its appearance ignited a flurry of excitement in the community on the southern Kenai Peninsula.
Gov. Dunleavy's "parental rights" in education bill drew more opposition in a second legislative hearing this week, with many citing the potential harm it could cause vulnerable transgender youth. https://www.adn.com/politics/alaska-legislature/2023/04/15/alaska-governors-parental-rights-bill-draws-more-opposition-in-second-hearing/
Alaska governorās āparental rightsā bill draws more opposition in second hearing
Republican Rep. Jamie Allard called the overwhelming testimony opposing Gov. Dunleavyās bill, which would put new limits on sexual education and implement policies affecting gender nonconforming students, āintentionally misleading or ill informed.ā
Alyeska Resort is joining the Ikon Pass collective of ski resorts for the 2023-24 season, adding the Girdwood ski area to an array of resorts accessible to passholders and potentially boosting visitation by out-of-state skiers and snowboarders. https://www.adn.com/sports/skiing/2023/04/13/alaskas-alyeska-resort-joins-ikon-pass-collective-of-ski-resorts/
More than 100 flights were canceled to, from and within Alaska this week as a cloud of volcanic ash drifted from Russia, leaving many passengers frustrated Friday as additional cancellations were possible over the weekend.
Alaskaās high school sports association is set to consider an amendment to its bylaws that would limit transgender girlsā participation in girlsā school sports teams. https://www.adn.com/sports/high-school-sports/2023/04/13/alaska-high-school-sports-association-to-consider-barring-transgender-girls-from-girls-sports-teams/
