Among other criteria, including medical capacity and the availability of personal protective equipment, Anchorage officials need to see a 28-day downward trend in hospitalizations and new COVID-19 cases to begin easing current restrictions.
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Sullivan defends CARES Act funding for Alaska Native corporations
The for-profit corporations are eligible for a share of the $8 billion in funding set aside for Native American tribes. That’s led to some heated rhetoric in the Lower 48 and on Capitol Hill.
Alaska’s health mandates aren’t laws, so enforcement is murky
“We’ve done a tremendous job without having to order Alaskans around,” Gov. Mike Dunleavy told reporters Thursday.
Oil prices fell to a historic low Monday. Here’s what that means for Alaska.
While crude prices have continued to plummet in recent weeks, and oil companies have announced spending cuts, Monday’s price meltdown for the Lower 48 benchmark was particularly staggering.
Property tax increase contested as Juneau officials budget for an uncertain year
City officials know they’re going to have millions of dollars less in sales taxes and cruise ship taxes, but they don’t know for how long because of big, unpredictable factors related to the pandemic.
Dunleavy outlines steps for reopening Alaska’s economy
Gov. Mike Dunleavy says the state will announce later this week its plan for opening hair and nail salons, restaurants, and retail businesses, with added protocols to avoid the spread of coronavirus.
Updated: Alaska marijuana shops can now apply to provide curbside pickup
Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board passed emergency regulations that could ease restrictions on marijuana stores as owners navigate business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Neiman Marcus is getting sued for selling a ‘Ravenstail Knitted Coat’ for $2,500
This case is thought to be the first time a business has been sued in the U.S. for copying a traditional indigenous pattern.
Anchorage comics find an outlet and an audience at drive-in stand-up comedy shows
A drive-in comedy show brings Anchorage audiences together for live entertainment.
Experts warn of a ‘dark cloud’ for kids’ mental health amid pandemic
Healthcare professionals are warning of the looming impacts on young people from the current measures to mitigate the coronavirus pandemic.