Rachel Cassandra

According to the CEO of the Blood Bank of Alaska, demand for national stores is superseding state need, but Alaskans are already stepping up to help make up the difference.

The allergy is not to salmon itself, but to a common parasite in the fish and other seafood. The parasite is likely becoming more common due to climate change.

The state received about 1800 letters of interest from organizations, and those chosen are advancing to the application phase, or are getting grants for project planning.

North Star Residential Treatment Center on DeBarr Road in Anchorage on Oct. 17, 2022.

An equine-assisted psychotherapy program in Wasilla helps people process trauma, grief and mental health challenges, even if talking isn't easy.

Brandon Kalief Wright had been jailed for about four days on felony assault and misdemeanor criminal mischief charges, according to court records.

Lawmakers overrode a Gov. Dunleavy veto to pass a law that expands what pharmacists can do in the state. Experts say it will allow more Alaskans to access lifesaving care and medications for opioid use disorder.

Epidemiologists don't know yet whether the cases are part of the national outbreak centered in the Midwest. They urge Alaskans to wash fruits and veggies and get tested if sick.

State epidemiologists say wastewater testing from July shows someone with measles was in the Anchorage area, but the state hasn't received any reports of positive measles tests.

The 19 projects across the state will receive federal funding under the Rural Health Transformation Program.