Protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement drew thousands of residents from around Southcentral Alaska who marched peacefully over the weekend. One of the most-watched – and well-attended – was a protest in Palmer that raised concerns about violence but ended mostly peacefully on Saturday. The march, advertised as the Palmer Vigil for…
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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.
Health officials in Wrangell confirm the island’s first COVID-19 case
A female resident of Wrangell tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently isolating at home.
Haines confirms first case of COVID-19 among residents
A statement from tribal health consortium SEARHC says the unnamed Haines man had coronavirus symptoms and went in for a test on June 3. The positive result was returned four days later.
Southeast Alaskans consider what would be lost in UAS campus merger
In Juneau, University of Alaska Southeast students, faculty and alumni spent much of last week debating a proposal to merge the university with one of the other University of Alaska campuses to cut costs. On Thursday, the university’s board of regents voted to delay moving forward with the merger and instead decided to look into…
How can Alaskans go back to the office, and what’s lost if we don’t?
Offices and organizations across Alaska are considering how to re-open and allow their staff to return to their desks without unnecessary exposure to the coronavirus.
High levels of toxins found in blue mussels from Juneau shellfish
A group that monitors shellfish toxin levels is warning Juneau residents not to consume shellfish from locations in the Auke Bay area.
Alaska nursing homes are closed to the public, but joyful rituals are still happening inside.
Nursing home staff in Juneau are trying to create a sense of normalcy for the residents.
Hundreds attend Central Council virtual rally in support of Black Lives Matter
Black and native speakers led the event with a discussion on the intersecting struggles of black and indigenous communities.
New case of COVID-19 announced in Juneau; city starts screening airport arrivals
To date, 34 Juneau residents have tested positive for the virus since March. According to city data 32 of them have recovered.