Storms and low temperatures have stressed drinking water systems across the southern panhandle.
Southeast
Ketchikan Public Health Center will stop providing local COVID updates
The change is part of a larger trend toward providing less detailed information about the pandemic to the public.
Pandemic regulations for cruise ships set to expire; CDC director says they won’t be renewed
The federal guidelines that have closely regulated the cruise industry during the COVID-19 pandemic are set to expire on Jan. 15th.
SEARHC closes wilderness program for at-risk youth in Wrangell
Alaska Crossings has been anchored on the island for more than two decades. It is one of Wrangell’s largest private sector employees.
Yakutat declares local emergency, citing an imminent threat of roofs collapsing
One of the hardest hit structures has been the newly built $11 million Community Health Center, which Borough Manager Jon Erickson said could cost millions to repair.
Ketchikan and Wrangell are running out of at-home COVID tests
At-home tests are in short supply across the country and throughout the state.
Board of Fish Southeast meeting moved to Anchorage in March
The decision is a loss for Ketchikan’s winter economy and is leaving some feeling cut out of the decision-making process.
Skagway residents can start collecting additional unemployment benefits this month
The money for the program comes from a gift made last year by Norwegian Cruise Lines.
Craig schools go remote, Ketchikan stays in person as omicron wave hits Alaska
In-person learning in Craig is scheduled to resume Jan. 17, but the superintendent says that could change.
Senior leadership shakeup continues at Bartlett as top financial officer resigns
Chief Financial Officer Kevin Benson’s last day is Jan. 28.