• The State of Alaska's Coronavirus Dashboard (primary source)
• The State of Alaska Department of Health COVID & Flu Update site or The New York Times - Alaska Coronavirus Map & Case Count may be helpful for planning purposes.
•  ☆ COVID-19 vaccines ☆ are now available to all Alaska residents at least five years old. However, the eligibility requirements are subject to change. Please refer to the State of Alaska COVID Vaccines eligibility website for updates.
• The CDC recommends that those at least six months of age get the recently FDA-approved Comfirnaty (previously known as the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine). Everyone who is at least 18 years of age is eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot. Please see the latest CDC recommendations on COVID-19 for more information. The eligibility standards are likely to change often. Please check for updates often.
• Parents of six-month → 11-year old children should review the CDC's guidelines for vaccinating 6-month → 11-year old children for updated guidelines on vaccinating children.
•  ☆ Testing Options ☆ The easiest way to get a COVID-19 test is to go to https://www.covid.gov/tools-and-resources/resources/tests or go to Fast Lab's Free COVID-19 test kits and order it online or purchase an At-Home testing kit from a major retailer or pharmacy.
• If you test for COVID-19, report the results to The COVID-19 Reporting Site.
• If you Test Positive for COVID-19, we recommend that you adhere to the State of Alaska's Department of Health COVID-19 guidance, which includes the following:
  • Quarantine for ≥ 5 days
  • Tell your close contacts they were exposed.
  • Wear a well-fitted mask if you must be around others in your home.
  • Monitor your symptoms. Get emergency medical care immediately for emergency warning signs.
  • Continue to isolate after day five if your fever or symptoms have not improved.
  • If symptoms improve after day four, and you are asymptomatic on day five, you can end the quarantine but continue to Mask Up when going public for the next five days.
  • If symptoms worsen, seek medical attention from your physician or go to the Emergency Room at a local hospital.
  * Please see CDC's guidance on what to do if you test positive for more information. Nine Star Enterprises and AHFC follow the State of Alaska's Department of Health COVID-19 guidance.
• We strongly recommend using caution when gathering in large crowds (i.e., more than five people per 1,000 square feet to allow for proper social distancing). Please Stay Safe!
• The Municipality of Anchorage COVID Response Website is available for COVID-related services in Anchorage.
• The State of Alaska's frequently asked coronavirus questions explain how the health officials collect this data and what this data means. The New York Times provides an overall view of the effects of the Coronavirus on Alaska as well as other states and countries.
• Get information on Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
• Get information on Influenza (Flu)

• Anchorage Library provides the following computer/network resources for patrons with a valid library card:
  • MiFi devices for free temporary internet access for up to 14 days.
  • Chromebooks for up to 14 days. Note: There is a wait time of about a month (depending on when borrowers return these devices). Therefore, renewal is not available for these devices at this time. Those wishing to check out a MiFi device or a Chromebook need a valid MoA Library card. Those who check out a MiFi device or a Chromebook will receive a notification when it becomes available.
  • iPads for in-house (in the library only) use for 2 hours - Comes with Zoom app, microphone & speaker.
  • Access to computers for up to 1 hour (may extend past 1 hour if no one else wants to access a computer) - No camera or microphone available.
  • The September 2022 version of the Anchorage Community Emergency & Advocacy Resources Book is available for download.
• AHFC Emergency Broadband Services assistance is available to eligible households as of 13 May 2021.
• You may qualify for the USAC Affordable Connectivity Program if you cannot afford good Home Internet services. Please check out https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/do-i-qualify/ for more details.
• Parents who cannot afford internet access should apply for free internet services through their children's schools. Please see Anchorage School District's FAQ on free internet access for more information.
• Starting on Wednesday, 07 May 2025 (extended), a REAL ID or another acceptable ID will be required to enter Federal facilities, enter nuclear power plants, and board commercial aircraft. Please see the DMV's website for more details.
• Those who lack access to proper nutrition should apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
• The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Weatherization Program is open to eligible Alaskans.
• The Emergency Broadband Benefits program is available for eligible Alaskans. Click here to apply.

• There is a List of Hot Jobs, Job Fairs, recruitment events, and training opportunities in Alaska for all Job Seekers and Students.
• There is a List of upcoming Health Fairs in Alaska. Since there is information about health fairs at the top of this website, scroll down on the website to see the list.

Online Security

• Use Strong Passwords - Many resources require good passwords. Therefore, we recommend that you check out our recommendations for good passwords to protect you and the computers you use!
• Encrypt Sensitive Information - Use AES Crypt (free of charge) or similar software to encrypt files with sensitive files you wish to send through unsecured means. However, for Nine Star correspondence, please follow the instructions that your Work Services Specialist (WSS), instructor, or other staff member provides you for sending files with sensitive information to them. - Thank you!
• Report scams and Fraud to the Federal Government if you or someone you know becomes a victim. Reporting scams and fraud will help prevent others from becoming victims.

• During the winter months (Late October through mid-April), significant snowfall can prevent people from getting to where they need to be in a timely fashion. To help plan during periods of substantial snowfall, use the Anchorage Street Maintenance Snow Plow Information website for updates on the snow removal process.
• Our training portal, where authorized staff & students can sign in & participate in online training on a Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment () , is now under construction as part of our upgrade to provide you with a better online training experience.
   → Watch a 5-minute introduction to MOODLE on YouTube to become familiar with MOODLE.
• Unless your instructor says otherwise, all future live classes will occur via Zoom unless your instructor says otherwise. Please note that all future in-person courses will be on hold until further notice. If you are unfamiliar with Zoom, we recommend watching a 3-minute introduction to Zoom for students. While the video suggests that you use a regular desktop or laptop with a wired (high-speed) internet connection, you can use a wireless connection or your mobile phone to maintain a 1 Megabit per second connection or higher. Mobile devices with 4G or higher service will suffice.
• Maintenance on this site will typically occur each Friday between 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

The Google Translation Service is available to help those who are not fluent in English.  

The following Calendars are available online:

• 2020 Calendar
• 2021 Calendar
• 2022 Calendar
• 2023 Calendar
• 2024 Calendar
• 2025 Calendar
• 2026 Calendar
• All other Calendars on the Gregorian system - The Gregorian Calendar system repeats every 400 years. So, for example, the 1978 calendar will be the same as the 2378 calendar.