🌱 DOC Avoids Recommendations + Teachers Concerned About Cases

Anchorage AK

13 January, 2022

7:58 PM

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Hey, neighbors! Dominique-Noelle Rafael here with a brand-new Anchorage Daily. First, today's weather: Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 41 Low: 27. Here are the top 3 stories today in Anchorage: In 2017, correctional officers from the Department of Corrections (DOC) used excessive force with five different inmates. Since then, the complaints were found to be justified; however, the situation has still not been rectified. Even though many recommendations have been provided to the DOC, they have been, for the most part, unresponsive. (Kenai Peninsula Online)As cases of the omicron variant skyrocket, Anchorage teachers have been stressed and confused on how to proceed. It has not been uncommon for most teachers to experience absences of around 20 students per day. Teachers would like to continue teaching in person, but they believe that serious guidelines need to be set in place to make it possible. (Alaska Public Media News)The Anchorage Symphony is presenting its newest show, American Voices, starting on Jan. 22. This show will draw you in with its jazzy and gospel-like melodies. It will be a great evening of musical stories being told through the works of American composers. Make sure to get your tickets soon! (Anchorage Press) From our sponsor: Today's Anchorage Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Anchorage! Today in Anchorage: Family Storytime At Chugiak - Eagle River (10:30 AM) Toddler Storytime At Loussac - Anchorage Public Library (11:00 AM) Family Storytime At Muldoon - Muldoon Branch Library (11:00 AM) VolunTeen Fridays At Loussac - Anchorage Public Library (3:30 PM) From my notebook: The Alaska State Troopers want to educate everyone on what a career as an Alaska State Trooper would be like. They state that it is like no other law enforcement job in the World. They are currently hiring for their Fall 2022 academy. Learn more about it and apply online! (Facebook) The Anchorage Museum is encouraging everyone to join the NASA Solar System Ambassadors in the Thomas Planetarium for an in-person program that highlights the latest news about space! This month, they are focusing on one of NASA's future missions to go to Jupiter's moon. To attend, go check out their post for more details. (Instagram) The Anchorage Community Theatre is holding auditions for their new production, "Ordinary Days." It was written by Adam Gwon and will be directed by Warren Weinstein. There are two days to audition. Wishing everyone who participates good luck! (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 You're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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!