🌱Schools Open Amid Rising Cases + 2 Shot In Midtown Intersection

Anchorage AK

04 January, 2022

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Happy Wednesday, people of Anchorage! Here's everything you need to know today in Anchorage. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and very cold. High: 3 Low: -8. Here are the top 3 stories in Anchorage today: Even though COVID cases are rising within the Anchorage district and municipality, schools are planning to stick to in-person learning. Superintendent Deena Bishop stated in a letter to the families and staff that going back to online learning will be a last resort. Bishop believes that these children belong in the classrooms. (Anchorage Daily News) Two people were shot during an altercation in a vehicle by the Midtown Anchorage intersection. Police stated that the two victims were a man and a woman. Both were taken to the hospital, but thankfully their injuries were supposedly not life threatening. The investigation is still ongoing. (Anchorage Daily News)Every year, Anchorage hosts an annual Christmas Bird Count. Many people participate, but sadly, Dave DeLap was not able to partake this year. DeLap passed away on Oct. 13 at 89-years-old. The City Wilds are remembering his legendary life. It is a must read article! (Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman) Today's Anchorage Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Anchorage: SHE GIRLS WHO CODE at Mat-Su Borough Schools (8:05 AM) Greater Palmer Consolidated FSA Board Of Supervisors at Matanuska-Susitna Borough (10:00 AM) Diversity Committee Meeting at Anchorage Chamber of Commerce (3:30 PM) SAGE Team Meeting at Online Location (5:30 PM) From my notebook: Alaskan Animal Rescue Friends (AARF) found a tiny kitten in need of immediate help the other night! He was sadly attacked by a dog and was severely malnourished. This little guy will soon be transferred to Kool Kats Rescue. (Facebook) The Anchorage School District would like to applaud the Aurora Elementary School students and their effort to help gather goods for the JBER food pantry. Students at Aurora collected and donated over 1,680 condiments to the pantry. Good job, everyone! (Facebook) Anchorage Ballet is wishing everyone a Happy New Year and welcoming back their students and members of the community. Regular classes will begin on Jan. 3. Make sure to learn more about their classes so you can dance your heart out! (Instagram) Loving the Anchorage Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update. — Dominique-Noelle Rafael About me: Dominique is a self taught UX/UI designer based in Princeton, NJ. She recently graduated from the University of Maryland last spring with a bachelor's degree in Information Science. She is excited to begin working on the Patch newsletter project this year!