Alaska’s senators are among 17 co-sponsors of the bill, which would establish a $25 billion fund and free up other money for the postal service.
Alaska coronavirus news
Live updates and information on COVID-19 in Juneau and Alaska
Kriner’s Diner backs down after Municipality of Anchorage seeks to increase fines
The owner said Kriner’s would be open Monday for takeout only.
Alaska ferry run canceled after LeConte crew member tests positive for COVID-19
The LeConte is expected to resume sailings this week. It includes runs between Juneau, Pelican, Angoon, Kane and Lynn Canal communities later this week.
Judge orders Kriner’s Diner to stop dine-in service
Kriner’s is among just a few restaurants that refused to stop indoor dining this week.
COVID-19 restrictions spark food security concerns in Western Alaska
Empty shelves were a common sight in Stebbins even before the coronavirus began.
‘We’re all angry’: Anchorage restaurants lay off workers and shut down dine-in, while others defy order
The Anchorage Assembly will meet Friday to consider using federal money to help small businesses.
Four COVID-19 cases reported at Anchorage Pioneer Home
There has been only one other positive case in the state’s Pioneer Home system.
Some doctors say the state’s COVID-19 dashboard doesn’t tell the full story
Statewide hospital stats might not reflect local situations, and the numbers don’t account for staffing.
In Kodiak, 26 new fisheries-related cases of COVID-19
This brings the count for the Kodiak region to 58 cases, with 42 considered active.
Alaska Air to require masks for almost all travelers
As supplies allow, the company will supply masks for people who forget to bring them and will remind travelers about the requirement in pre-trip communication.