While the Kenai transforms into a tourism and fishing hub during the summer, officials there don’t blame the high case rate on any particular factor.
Local Government
After first coronavirus case in town, Haines assembly says no to cruise ships until further notice
Borough Clerk Alekka Fullerton said the potential economic benefits of cruise tourism are not worth the health risks.
‘We’ve got to do better’: Anchorage police address racial bias, use of force
Anchorage Police Chief Justin Doll said that the department has a “progressive mindset” when it comes to its use of force policies, but acknowledged there are areas where the department needs to improve.
Want $1,000? Just show that you need it, says Skagway assembly
The largest portion of the money — $1.4 million — will be distributed directly to residents in the form of monthly, $1,000 checks.
Juneau’s mayor Beth Weldon recovered from COVID-19 this week
During Monday evening’s city assembly meeting, Mayor Beth Weldon said she traveled to the Lower 48 to move her son out of his college dorm. When she came back, she started her 14-day quarantine, and then started to feel sick.
Juneau Assembly finishes budget, commits $3.5M in local business grants
The Assembly also heard from an emergency operations official with a plan to stand-up same-day COVID-19 testing locally. The tech being considered could process 1,300 tests a day.
At least one small ship cruise line can dock at one Southeast Alaska port this month
American Cruise Lines’ plan for its 175-passenger ship Constellation requires passengers and crew to be tested for COVID-19 before boarding, preferably in their home community.
Juneau resident among 19 Alaskans reported Monday to have tested positive for COVID-19
The Juneau resident is included in Monday’s update from the state with 18 other Alaskans who were reported to have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Juneau is getting an electric city bus, making it the first city in Alaska to have a plug-in in its fleet
The City and Borough of Juneau received a $5 million federal grant to purchase electric buses and charging stations. The first is expected to quietly hit the streets sometime October.
Wanted: Temporary workers to screen arriving passengers at Juneau’s airport
“We think it’s relatively low-exposure work,” said Deputy City Manager Mila Cosgrove. “It’s really a great job opportunity for folks. So, you know, we essentially are not going to have a normal tourism season that we would normally have this summer. And I know a lot of people look to that type of seasonal work. And I think that this type of work will be very similar.”