🌱 Man Sentenced For Firearm Charge + COVID Isolation Shortened

Anchorage AK

09 January, 2022

2:07 PM

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Morning, neighbors! Dominique-Noelle Rafael here with today's edition of the Anchorage Daily. First, today's weather: Not as cold. High: 26 Low: 24. Here are the top stories today in Anchorage: An Anchorage man was sentenced to 57 months in prison and three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm. On July 31, 2020, Ronald Fetuao Maefau, 45, drove a car to an Anchorage apartment complex and began firing multiple rounds into one of the units. Maefau had multiple prior felony convictions, including attempted murder, which made it illegal for him to possess a firearm. (Alaska Native News) Anchorage School District has shortened COVID-19 isolation to 5 days for students and staff who test positive. According to the CDC, isolation periods should end after five days only for those who have been fever-free without the help of fever-reducing medicine for at least 24 hours, and as long as "other symptoms have improved." The school's policy reflects this guideline. A five-day quarantine for unvaccinated staff and students who are close contacts of someone with COVID-19 is recommended, but not required.(Anchorage Daily News) Filing for Anchorage elected office starts at 8 a.m. on Jan. 14 and will end at 5 p.m., Jan. 28. Candidates may file at the Election Center or make an appointment to file at the Clerk's Office by calling 907-243-VOTE (8683). Candidates may also return their filing paperwork by email ([email protected]) or fax (907-343-4313). The April 5 Regular Municipal Election is using a mail-in-only voting system and registered voters will be mailed a ballot packet at least 21 days before the end of the election. (Must Read Alaska) From our sponsor: Today's Anchorage Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Anchorage: Divots Golf Winter League At Divots Golf (10:00 AM) "Make it Monday" Forum At Anchorage Reapportionment (11:30 AM) Nursing Programs Virtual Information Session At Alaska Pacific University (1:00 PM) West Lakes FSA Board of Supervisors At Matanuska-Susitna Borough (6:00 PM) From my notebook: The Anchorage School Board is starting the search process for a new superintendent and wants to hear from the community. All members of the Anchorage community are encouraged to complete this short survey to provide input to the School Board. (Facebook) Opening next weekend is "Tiny Beautiful Things", co-produced by RKP Productions and the Anchorage Community Theatre. Performances will run from Jan. 13 through Jan. 23 at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, Elvera Voth Hall, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are available through CenterTix.com. (Instagram) On Jan. 16, the Alaska Center of the Performing Arts will be hosting Sit & Knit. All skill levels are welcome! Reconnect with familiar friends and get back in the loop. (Facebook) 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 Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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!