While state vaccinations are rapidly ramping up, Alaska reported 24 new COVID-19 related deaths Wednesday, bringing the state death toll to 251.
Three longtime University of Alaska Fairbanks faculty members have been honored with the 2021 Emil Usibelli Distinguished Teaching, Research and Service Awards.
“We face great challenges as a nation. We must redouble our efforts to work through our differences and seek common ground, to put the divisiveness and turmoil of the last few months behind us, and move forward with respect, optimism, and hope.”
Crews are putting the finishing touches on a renovation at the Mary Siah Recreation Center, which has been closed since March 1, 2020.
Also, district officials met with public employee union officials on Tuesday to talk about possible contract changes to address worker safety issues, such as workers’ compensation benefits if a teacher or staff member catches COVID-19 on the job.
Lifesaving efforts, including CPR, were performed at the scene, but efforts to save Blanchard were unsuccessful.
However, residents of both Esro and Amanita roads say they were never informed about the project.
Of the new cases, Fairbanks had three cases among residents, and North Pole had two among residents. One non-resident case was reported in Fairbanks.
“We’ve never before seen an environmental impact statement rammed through in such a short time,” said Bob Shavelson, advocacy director of Cook Inletkeeper.
The Alaska contingent joins a larger force of roughly 25,000 Air National and Army National Guardsmen from across the county.
