In this newscast:
High winds brought down trees in Thane, causing an overnight power outage Sunday night;
Gov. Mike Dunleavy declared a disaster emergency on Monday for some areas in Alaska affected by severe winter storms;
The Centers for Disease control and Prevention is once again asking Americans to avoid cruise ship travel;
A newborn baby was found a cardboard box Friday afternoon on the west side of Fairbanks;
The state of Alaska is preparing to sue the federal government over hundreds of contaminated sites that the feds conveyed to Alaska Native corporations;
The final research cruise of 2021 in the Bering and Chukchi Seas sailed through the region in November;
People in Juneau must mask up in indoor public spaces again as COVID-19 cases spike locally, likely due to the omicron variant
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After a weekend of heavy snow in Juneau, forecasters warn of dangerously cold temperatures
A high wind warning is in effect until Monday evening. The National Weather Service forecasts winds with gusts up to 65 mph, which could bring down power lines and trees. The agency warns that travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Abandoned newborn found at Fairbanks intersection
A Fairbanks woman said on social media that she found the child near her home on Friday and that a note left with the baby said the parents had named him Teshawn.
New report details problems with Lemon Creek Correctional Center’s response to COVID-19
Overall, the state’s ombudsman says the state corrections department was responsive and has updated its COVID-19 protocols several times during the pandemic.
State employee in Juneau charged with possessing child pornography, placed on administrative leave
Bradley Waldron faces 14 felony charges and up to 99 years in prison if convicted. After his arrest, he was released on a $5,000 bond.
Authorities identify remains of Juneau man who has been missing since 2017
Authorities have identified human remains found nearly a year ago on a downtown Juneau seawalk near the state Department of Labor building as one of two missing men thought to have drowned four years ago.