News of the North
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State releases latest COVID report
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported Sunday that 166 new people were identified with COVID-19 in the state. All were residents.
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Chilkat Valley News: COVID positive man travels by air from Haines to Juneau
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A University of Alaska student intern passing through Haines boarded an Alaska Seaplanes flight earlier this month, despite testing positive for the COVID-19 virus, forcing nine other passengers into quarantine as close contacts.
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Lawmaker introduces bill to limit by-mail voting in Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska lawmaker has introduced a bill to partially dismantle voting-by-mail systems used by Anchorage, Juneau, and other cities across the state.
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States eye allowing concealed carry of guns without a permit
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Republican lawmakers in several more states want to loosen gun restrictions by allowing people to carry concealed firearms without having to get a permit, continuing a trend that gun control advocates call dangerous.
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200 M30 fentanyl pills intercepted in Anchorage, two Utqiagvik residents arrested
Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Two Utqiagvik residents were arrested on federal drug trafficking charges in Utqiagvik on January 15 after a suspicious package containing 200 M30 fentanyl pills was intercepted at the Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage.
Events
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FRIENDS OF SHELDON JACKSON MUSEUM
The Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum is conducting a membership drive giveaway. Anyone becoming a member through Feb. 5th will be entered in a drawing for an Allie High signed print or a beaded barrette. The winners will be announced during the group's annual meeting to be held via Zoom on Feb. 6th. To become a member, go to friendsofsjm.com and choose a membership level. for more info call 747-6233.
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Sitka Fine Arts Summer Camp
Registration for Sitka Fine Arts Camp's summer 2021 season is now open. Camps for elementary, middle and high school students are available. For info visit fineartscamp.org or call 747-3085
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February Monthy Grind
The Sitka Monthly Grind seeks performers for the February virtual show. Those interested should email sitkajean@gmail.com or call 738-8083 for guidelines in making their video. Submission deadline is Saturday, February, 6.
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