Matt Connor of the KNWR discusses taking a snow machine to the Refuge: “The advice I’ll give is to occasionally just stop. Turn it off. Lean back and say: ‘Man, somebody, somewhere, right now is stuck in traffic, and I am here. I am here!”

The Soldotna Shines Holiday Fireworks Celebration made concessions that allowed the event to be safe and COVID-friendly. Families were able to take part in a communal Christmas celebration without sacrificing their confidence in its safety.

The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning from Monday evening through midnight Wednesday. According to the NWS, along the Seward Highway, for Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass will see blizzard conditions. 

In his response letter, Governor Dunleavy affirmed the importance of safe travel on the Seward and Sterling Highways. He also noted that these highways are “critical transportation corridors,” and should be expected to be clear and safe for drivers.

The goal of the mission was a nominal first-stage burn, followed by fairing separation and stage separation. According to Astra, Rocket 3.2 achieved all goals.

The State of Alaska’s Department of Health and Social Services held a meeting to offer an overview of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the state during Phase 1A. The meeting was held online on Thursday evening.

Superintendent John O’Brien was steadfast that science, safety, and prudency is what he intends to listen to when making decisions, rather than fleeting protests or political threats.

Video submissions should aim to energize sister-city relationships between Alaska and Japan. The Kenai Peninsula is home to more Japanese sister-cities than any other borough in the state. Kenai is partnered with Akita, Homer with Teshio, and Seward with Obihiro.

Governor Dunleavy regarding the people of Southeast Alaska: “We’re committed, as a state, to doing anything and everything we can to help our fellow Alaskans in their time of need.”

James Baisden, Mayor Charlie Pierce’s Chief of Staff, added that the intent of the extension is not to push forward any mandates, nor does it give the borough administration any additional powers that they currently do not have.