The news comes from state data included in a filing from the Northern Justice Project in its class action lawsuit against the state.
Health
Alaska’s vaccination rates for whooping cough are well below CDC recommendations
“I think this is a good reminder that if the vaccination rate drops, these diseases can rear their ugly heads again,” Dr. Janet Shen said.
Alaska tribes get nearly $14 million in federal grants to address domestic violence, sexual assault
Nearly $14 million of those dollars were awarded to Alaska tribes and tribal organizations.
In Valdez, a community feels the pinch of the child care shortage
It’s not just that daycare is hard to find. For many people, it’s simply not available.
Alaska enacts law to reduce high rates of missing and murdered Indigenous persons
In an effort to change course, Alaska has a new law addressing missing and murdered Indigenous persons.
Alaska youth need expanded access to mental health support, advocates tell lawmakers
The bipartisan group of lawmakers whose focus is policy that improves early childhood outcomes met on Friday afternoon. The caucus formed last winter.