As of Friday, more than 90,000 Alaskans have received at least the first round of vaccine for COVID-19.  The shots are being administered at hospitals, pharmacies, and clinics across the … Sunshine Clinic prepares for second round of COVID-19 vaccinations

State officials say the more contagious strain of the virus that causes COVID-19 originally spotted in the United Kingdom has been detected in Alaska. On Tuesday, the Alaska Department of … Variant strain of virus that causes COVID-19 confirmed in Alaska

For the first time since September, the Alaska Department of Health and Social services reported fewer than 100 new cases of COVID-19 in a single day. On Sunday, the state … Alaska reports fewer than 100 new COVID cases for the first time in months

This week, we have a bonus check-in with Sunshine Community Health Center. On Friday, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Behavioral Health Lead Sarah Blanning about the ongoing stress and impacts … Bonus Sunshine Clinic check-in with Sarah Blanning

On Friday, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with one of Sunshine Community Health Center’s new providers for our weekly check-in. Dr. Natalie Cassell is a pediatrician who came on board at … Sunshine Community Health Center check-in for January 15th, 2021: Dr. Natalie Cassell

Earlier this month, KTNA reported that the state moved forward its timeline for Alaskans 65 and older to make appointments to receive the first round of vaccine for COVID-19.  As … COVID-19 vaccine distribution limited in the Northern Mat-Su

Beginning this Wednesday, any Alaskan age 65 years or older, will be able to make an appointment to receive the vaccination for COVID-19. At this time, those who wish to … More details, including local options, for next phase of COVID-19 vaccines

The Iditarod Trail Committee has announced that the restart and finish line of this year’s race will be at Deshka Landing. The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon.  Deshka Landing is … Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race will begin and end at Deshka Landing this year

On New Year’s Eve, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services announced that the next round of vaccinations for COVID-19 would include people aged sixty-five and over.  This was … State steps up COVID-19 vaccine timeline for Alaskans 65 and older