The city extended the cold weather shelter’s contract for three more months this week and plans to open its new campground Tuesday.
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UAS students and teachers cope with lack of physical community
For University of Alaska Southeast students and teachers, transitioning to online learning has not been smooth.
Alaska Marine Highway won’t expand ferry service until COVID-19 travel restrictions are eased
The state of Alaska won’t be bringing more ferries into service until COVID-19 travel restrictions are relaxed and demand for passenger service increases.
Fishing towns object to Alaska’s mandate overruling local COVID-19 restrictions
As the fishing season ramps up, mid-sized coastal towns are finding they have little say over who shows up to work in the industry.
It’s unclear if CARES Act funding can cover the funds for school bond debt reimbursements Dunleavy vetoed
Last week the governor vetoed all state support for municipal school bond debt reimbursement, but he said the vast majority of the money he vetoed will be replaced with funding under the federal CARES Act.
Another staffer at Lemon Creek Correctional Center tests positive, as inmates ask for more cleaning supplies
The Alaska Department of Corrections says it’s following federal and state health guidelines to test staff and inmates who may have had contact with the infected individuals at Lemon Creek Correctional Center.
Emergency loan fund for Juneau small businesses is just about exhausted
There may be some wiggle room for more loans because some of the 130 applicants so far won’t qualify. The Juneau Assembly created the program and set aside $3 million for it just two weeks ago.
Alaska’s struggling timber industry can now hit pause on federal contracts
This change gives businesses a way to request an extension on certain contracts so they can navigate the difficult times.
Alaska law enforcement aims to educate, not bust people for breaking quarantine
Ketchikan’s emergency operations center said that local police are doing their best to avoid filing criminal charges. Instead, they hope to “gain compliance through education.”
It’s springtime in Alaska. Here’s how to practice social distancing while enjoying the Great Land.
Recommendations include wearing a mask outdoors and extending distance to 20 feet while doing things like running or cycling. The U.S. Forest Service has prohibited gatherings of more than 10 people in the Tongass National Forest.