Alaska Star

08/06/2022

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09/28/2020

Are you looking for a job or a new career, but still unsure about how to do that safely? Look no further! We are excited to announce that we are taking our Career Fair virtual! Join us on October 14th & 15th, from the comforts of your own home, where we will be connecting employers and job seekers from across the state of Alaska!

http://adn.com/career-fair

Whether you’re a job-seeker or an employer, the Spring 2020 ADN Job Fair has something for you. Come with your resume ready to meet and network with industry professionals, or come scout for the newest member of your team.

09/28/2020

Are you looking for a job or a new career, but still unsure about how to do that safely? Look no further! We are excited to announce that we are taking our Career Fair virtual! Join us on October 14th & 15th, from the comforts of your own home, where we will be connecting employers and job seekers from across the state of Alaska!

http://adn.com/career-fair

03/18/2020

Uncertain times for Alaska's food industry workers.

Carhops and dashers are helping fill the void left after officials closed restaurants to in-person dining to help slow the spread of the virus.

03/17/2020

The district said Monday's it's adding Chugiak Elementary and Homestead Elementary to its list of food distribution sites.

Update: On Monday, ASD announced it’s expanding food distribution sites to two additional schools in Chugiak and Eagle River, including Chugiak Elementary (17010 Birchtree Drive) and Homestead Elementary (18001 Baronoff Avenue). Additionally, the district is no longer requiring students to accompa...

03/16/2020

The order does not apply to grocery stores and allows for delivery and take-out service to continue.

The emergency order, which allows takeout service, goes into effect at 5 p.m. today through March 31. The mayor’s order also bans all events and gatherings of more than 50 people.

03/16/2020

UPDATE: The school district has added distribution locations at Chugiak Elementary and Homestead Elementary.

The Anchorage School District will begin distributing packaged lunches to children 18 and under starting at 10 a.m. Monday, March 16. The district will distribute food Monday through Friday due to the closure of schools because of the coronavirus emergency.

03/14/2020

What are your thoughts on steps being taken to limit the spread of the new virus?

Mass closures hit Alaska Friday as swirling fears over the new coronavirus erupted into a hurricane of concern as Alaska saw its first case of COVID-19.

03/14/2020

The event was cancelled Wednesday, but not before several locals made appearances in the finals.

Michael Earnhart proved once again he’s one of the country’s fastest men on skis.

03/14/2020

The man's body was found by hikers last week.

The Anchorage Police Department said on Thursday that foul play is not suspected in the death of a man whose body was found last week near the Thunderbird Falls trailhead.

03/13/2020

The closure includes the Eagle River Town Center building, the Chugiak-Eagle River Library and the McDonald Center.

Mayor Berkowitz said Friday that the decision to close all places where large people can gather was “a small sacrifice” needed to slow the spread of COVID-19.

03/13/2020

All ASD students will be out of school for an additional week after spring break ends while the district prepares for the possibility of remote learning.

Anchorage officials took dramatic steps Thursday to control the spread of the new coronavirus, including an emergency declaration by Mayor Ethan Berkowitz and the announcement that spring break will be extended by a week for the school district’s more than 48,000 students.

03/13/2020

Alaska entered a new phase in the fight to prevent the spread of COVID-19 today after state officials announced the first presumptive positive test for the new virus.

Alaska’s first known illness caused by a new strain of coronavirus was disclosed Thursday by state officials. The person, only identified as a man off an international flight, was in stable condition and being quarantined in Anchorage, officials said.

03/12/2020

The situation continues to evolve rapidly. (Via ADN)

The tournaments, which draws thousands of players and spectators from all corners of Alaska, were scheduled to start next Wednesday in Anchorage.

03/11/2020

A team of local youngsters returned from Anchorage with a 5-0 record and a shiny new trophy.

The Mustang Hockey Association’s Blue Devils 10U Minors team won an Alaska State Hockey Association championship March 1 at Ben Boeke Ice Arena in Anchorage. The team went 5-0 in the tournament and won the championship game 8-1 over the Alaska Oilers.

03/11/2020

The governor said today he wants to get ahead of what he described as "a slow-moving storm coming our way." (Via ADN)

As of Wednesday, 47 Alaskans had been tested, with 31 negative results. Sixteen tests are pending.

03/11/2020

“We do a deeper disinfection anyway as our normal course of action, especially during flu season."

It’s never a bad idea to do some spring cleaning.

03/11/2020

Tough news for fans of the 79-year-old musher, who told race officials he scratched for his own well-being.

For the second straight Iditarod Jim Lanier left the sled dog trail on a snowmachine.