Dunleavy: Alaska has entered virus 'acceleration phase'

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The state’s chief medical officer is urging Alaska residents to avoid all activities with people outside their households, especially indoor activities, citing a rapid increase in reported COVID-19 cases. “If you must be around others - wear a mask and stay distanced at...

Virus outbreak halts intake at Alaska Psychiatric Institute

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska's state-run psychiatric hospital has said the facility will not admit any new patients for two weeks after four patients tested positive for the coronavirus. The Alaska Psychiatric Institute on Friday said the patients who were infected will be isolated in a separate unit...

Aggressive bear causes closure of area near Anchorage park

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska wildlife officials closed a forested area near an Anchorage park because of an aggressive brown bear that may be protecting a carcass. The area near the Abbott Loop Community Park is expected to remain closed through Nov. 5, the Anchorage Daily News reported Saturday....

Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Mon

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans voted overwhelmingly Sunday to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett toward final confirmation despite Democratic objections, just over a week before the presidential election. Barrett's confirmation on Monday was hardly in doubt, with majority Republicans...

The Latest: Rays beat LA 8-7, tie Series at two games each

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Latest on Game 4 of the World Series (all times local): 11:20 p.m. The Tampa Bay Rays pulled off a stunning rally in the bottom of the ninth inning when Brett Phillips’ two-out single and a pair of Dodgers misplays resulted in two runs that beat Los Angeles 8-7 and tied...

Murkowski's nod gives Barrett extra boost for Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett won crucial backing Saturday when one of the last Republican holdouts against filling the seat during an election season announced support for President Donald Trump's pick ahead of a confirmation vote expected Monday. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska,...

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she'll vote to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court

Sullivan, Gross clash in broadcast Alaska Senate debate

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The major candidates in Alaska's U.S. Senate race attacked each other's integrity and clashed on issues of health care and the Supreme Court in a high-profile broadcast debate less than two weeks before the Nov. 3 election. Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic-supported...

Palmer voting site temporarily closes after virus diagnosis

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An early voting location in Palmer closed temporarily Friday after a poll worker was diagnosed with COVID-19, the Division of Elections said. The division, in a statement, said the risk to voters who cast ballots early at the main administrative offices of the Matanuska-Susitna...

Anchorage man killed after 5 officers open fire in standoff

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska man is dead after five Anchorage police officers opened fire at him when he appeared with a gun during a standoff at his home, authorities said. The Anchorage Police Department said no officers were hurt during the shooting in Eagle River Thursday morning, KTUU-TV...