The shipment included 160,000 face shields, 1.2 million pairs of gloves, 31,000 protective Tyvek suits, 100,000 disposable gowns, and 20,000 shoe covers and head caps, state emergency officials said.
Alaska
ConocoPhillips to cut Alaska oil production by 100,000 barrels per day
ConocoPhillips says it will cut oil production in Alaska by about 100,000 barrels per day for the month of June. That’s about half of Conoco’s daily production in the state, and roughly a fifth of the crude that typically flows down the trans-Alaska pipeline.
As Alaska starts to reopen, it’s already too little, too late for some small businesses
New research suggests that a lot of small businesses across the country are financially fragile. Three-quarters of them said they only had enough cash on hand to cover two months of expenses.
With social distancing in mind, a Juneau food cart rigs up a drive-thru
As the state of Alaska ordered social distancing mandates, a Juneau drive-thru burger joint was born.
University of Alaska to furlough top leaders, including president, chancellors and deans
The University of Alaska says the furloughs, put in place by UA President Jim Johnsen, will impact 166 employees and are expected to save the university system $554,000.
The COVID-19 pandemic has erased most of Alaska’s cruise season, industry representative says
Nearly 70% of this summer’s cruise ship trips in Alaska have so far been canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a representative from Cruise Lines International Association Alaska.
Alaska Municipal League predicts up to $250M hit to local government revenues
The Alaska Municipal League predicts the COVID-19 pandemic will cost municipalities $200 million to $250 million in revenues, with the loss of tourism and other impacted industries.
‘The first glance at what’s coming’: Oilfield service companies alert state of more than 250 layoffs in Alaska
Four oilfield service companies have alerted the state of sweeping layoffs at their North Slope operations as the coronavirus crushes demand for fuel, oil prices crash and drilling activity declines.
State says Bering Sea fishermen can quarantine on boats. A similar plan for oil workers was denied.
The protective measures vary from company to company, and the state has not explained its criteria for approving or denying plans across different industries, or even between separate fishing companies.
Supreme Court ruling could be setback for proposed mine near Haines
The Supreme Court decision could mean stricter permitting is required for Constantine Metal Resources’ expansion plans for a mine project near Haines.