Lt. Gov. Meyer said the state is encouraging voters to request absentee ballots or to vote early to reduce the lines on election day.
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Tribal governments have been waiting since April for permission to hunt during pandemic
That decision is typically granted by a federal board, but because everything about the pandemic is unprecedented, it hasn’t been simple.
Ketchikan officials urge calm while police investigate individual who broke COVID-19 quarantine
The impacts of an infected person breaking quarantine are far-ranging: Ketchikan Public Utilities’ sole customer service office is closed. Ketchikan Little League announced it would suspend three divisions for at least two weeks.
More — but not all — Alaska small businesses to become eligible for grants
Some business owners and advocates said the changes don’t go far enough, and that the Legislature should reconvene to pass a bill allowing more businesses to be eligible.
Instead of guiding this summer, seasonal workers are helping with COVID-19 testing at Sitka’s airport
Allen Marine normally operates tour boats out of Sitka, Juneau and Ketchikan. But with tourism numbers way down because of the coronavirus, they’re branching out.
Ketchikan officials warn of potential ‘wide community spread’ of COVID-19 after traveler broke quarantine
The traveler reportedly arrived Saturday evening, but violated the state’s health mandate requiring visitors to quarantine pending test results. Ketchikan police are investigating.
Norwegian Cruise Line suspends August cruises to Alaska, but not September
On Twitter, the company addressed Alaska politicians: “We are hopeful that through the support of the Alaska delegation and openness of mayors of Alaska port towns, we have the potential to resume voyages in September.”
Restrictions for crossing the border into Canada extended to July 21
All non-essential travel between the countries will be prohibited until at least July 21.
Where are they?: State, local authorities at odds over 3 Ketchikan COVID-19 cases
On Sunday, state health officials reclassified those two Craig cases as tourists in Ketchikan. Not so, says Ketchikan’s emergency operations center spokesperson, Kacie Paxton.
Your questions about traveling through Canada, answered
The Canada Border Services Agency said it wants travelers to limit their stops and practice social distancing when they do have to stop.