More than 40 of the center’s patients and caregivers have tested positive for COVID-19 so far.
Alaska
Dunleavy says he won’t defund police, but thanks protestors for weighing-in on injustice
He said the state’s crime rate is high relative to others and that it could improve.
Watch: Dunleavy’s administration to talk about financial assistance for Alaskans struggling with housing costs
Dunleavy and other state officials will give an update on the state’s response to COVID-19 and rental and mortgage assistance.
On first day of new travel policy, someone tested positive for COVID-19 at Juneau’s airport
It’s Juneau’s first nonresident case of the virus.
Alaska Libertarian Party sues to get presidential ticket on state ballot
The party and its chair said it is unconstitutional for the state to require the party to meet the legal requirements for gathering signatures, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘We’ve got to do better’: Anchorage police address racial bias, use of force
Anchorage Police Chief Justin Doll said that the department has a “progressive mindset” when it comes to its use of force policies, but acknowledged there are areas where the department needs to improve.
Juneau assembly quizzes police on use of force as residents call for more accountability
Juneau’s city police refused to release its written policy, at least, not without getting lawyers involved.
Sharp increase in hospitalizations as COVID-19 case tally rises by 20 in Alaska
The number of people currently in the hospital with COVID-19 nearly doubled between Monday and Tuesday.
Pandemic isn’t stopping Juneau’s graduates from being hopeful about life after high school
Like many around the country, Juneau’s recent high school graduates have had to navigate online classes, separation from their peers and a socially-distant graduation ceremony without precedent.
Want $1,000? Just show that you need it, says Skagway assembly
The largest portion of the money — $1.4 million — will be distributed directly to residents in the form of monthly, $1,000 checks.