The Juneau Assembly failed to pass an emergency resolution Tuesday that would provide $3 million in loans. But it could decide to revisit the proposal Wednesday.
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Hair stylists, barbers, tattooists among those with fewest options amid coronavirus closures
Hair salons, spas, nail salons, barbershops, and tattoo and piercing parlors all over Alaska are closed under an order by the governor intended to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
State proposes $100M loan guarantee program as Alaska businesses seek approval for out-of-state workers
Some 600 business entities have filed plans with the state outlining how they’ll safely bring out-of-state workers into Alaska to support “critical infrastructure” amid the coronavirus pandemic, state officials said Wednesday.
This Juneau distillery is making hand sanitizer for organizations in need
With COVID-19 concerns, hand sanitizer has been flying off the shelves. But distilleries are creating their own product.
Alaska telecom companies say they’re staying on top of internet demand
“The latest two releases of the ‘Call of Duty’ video game have put more demand on our network than recent events, and our network continues to operate flawlessly,” says Alaska Communications’ external affairs director.
Dunleavy’s COVID-19 economic plan includes PFD payments in April, plus $1B in statewide relief
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s COVID-19 economic plan calls for $1,300 permanent fund dividend payments in April, as well as for a $1 billion fund to stabilize the state’s economy.
One Juneau shop owner is scaling back a dream because of COVID-19
The coronavirus is drastically altering the social landscape we live in. It’s also forcing Alaskans to reconsider their plans for the future.
Bracing for supply shortages, Alaska bush grocers are boosting orders and planning ahead
Supplies of certain products have run low in Alaska because of people stocking up in the wake of coronavirus concerns. In Bristol Bay, several grocery stores are preparing to offset the wave of product shortages in the region.
Juneau business owners hope for the best as Alaska closes bars, dining rooms
The health mandate begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday and instructs all bars, breweries, restaurants and other eating establishments to close dining areas and tasting rooms, and encourages them to instead offer delivery service or to-go orders. The mandate is in effect through at least April 1.
Anchorage bar, restaurant closure throws thousands of workers into limbo
“Decisions were made politically that they had their reasons for. But for us, it was a complete blindside,” said Jack Lewis, who co-owns and runs seven different Anchorage area eating places. “Nobody really was prepared for it, or saw it coming.”