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This summer, we’re showing up for Alaska.

Thumbs up:• Hockey fans: Junior level hockey returns to Anchorage.

You’ve heard of community (herd) immunity, but what exactly is it and how do we get there? Community immunity occurs when a large enough portion of a population becomes immune to a disease, making its spread unlikely.

“From the moment my parents told me we were moving to Alaska, I declared I would become a dog musher,” said musher Will Troshynski, a proud transgender man who manifested his purpose at the young age of seven.

Surrounded by lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls, breathtaking glaciers and the scenic Chugach Mountains, Valdez is Alaska’s ultimate summer vacation destination.

Anchorage hockey fans, where are you? Competitive junior hockey is coming to Anchorage for the 2021-22 season.

Locals and visitors can adventure through Alaska with the Alaska Railroad, offering Railbelt travel all summer long.

Calling all home aquarium owners: zebra mussels, a highly invasive freshwater mussel species, have been discovered on aquatic marimo moss balls sold in aquarium and pet supply stores in Alaska.

When people think about coffee, they often think of Seattle, but according to Buy Alaska, the human-to-coffee ratio in Anchorage is sometimes higher than Seattle — and Juneau beats Anchorage for most coffee shops per capita.

Recently, it seems more and more people I know are getting the COVID-19 vaccine – but what does that mean for taking precautions? The CDC recently shared guidelines on how to best continue protecting yourself and others.

Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day — but why ? As the name suggests, breakfast breaks the overnight fasting period and replenishes energy levels in the body.

Do you find yourself struggling to recall conversations, information or deadlines throughout the day? Here are three ways you can improve your memory at work and in your everyday life:Take handwritten notes — research shows that handwriting kickstarts learning and memorization processes in your brain that are not replicated by typing or other forms of digital note-taking.

In a year where social media soared, it’s not surprising that these platforms are constantly changing and growing.

Blueprint Alaska’s Sarah Erkmann Ward provides ups and downs from the past couple of weeks.

Not sure if you’re eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine yet? It’s really easy to find out! Take this simple, HIPAA-compliant eligibility quiz to get a clear answer on whether it’s your turn.

The Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program is nearing the deadline for high school students to apply for Acceleration Academy on March 19.

With a COVID-19 business safety program and miles of wide open trails to explore, Valdez is ready to be your next vacation location.

Many Alaska students are getting ready to turn the page from high school to college and may be looking for extra help to pay for costs associated with higher education.

What started as a fifth-grade homework project has blossomed into an international art competition to introduce and educate youth about aquatic conservation.

You’re likely familiar with one of Alaska’s most prolific entrepreneurs, Jasmin Smith.

Released in early 2021, FOX’s “The Great North” is an animated sitcom about a single dad raising his family in rural Alaska.

She won’t be the first Black female astronaut in space — that honor goes to Mae Jemison, who flew on the Endeavour in 1998.

Quick thinking is a valuable asset in a world that continues to change and accelerate rapidly.

Whether struggling with anxiety daily or situationally, we can all appreciate the desire to lessen its negative effects on the mind and body.

T&C started The Open Doors Initiative to ensure we are inclusive in all that we do.

Thumbs up:• Vaccinations: Alaskans are receiving more vaccines than all other states, per capita.

COVID-19 vaccines have created newfound hopefulness. But for members of marginalized communities, there’s a rightful skepticism.

The University of Alaska Anchorage is amplifying Black voices through free, virtual and socially distanced events all month long.

It’s time to apply for your PFD.When you do, you can support Alaska’s nonprofits through Pick.

Sample or share a sweet treat and support an Alaska Black-owned business.