Congressional Republicans have been pushing for a short-term extension of the federal unemployment benefits, while Democrats want a broader relief bill that would pay the benefits through January.
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Trump administration appeals ruling that blocked Izembek road
Two months ago, a federal judge said the trade was illegal because it violated two separate federal laws, the Administrative Procedure Act and the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.
Matanuska crew cleared after passengers test positive for COVID-19
Service will resume on Aug. 21 when the ferry returns north to Ketchikan.
COVID-19 testing at Kensington Mine finds ‘approximately 25’ positive cases
Coeur Alaska said the workers who tested positive and their close contacts are now isolating at a Juneau hotel.
Have test will travel: Alaska visitors must prove they’re COVID-free or pay $250 to be tested
Residents can still get the free airport test or opt to quarantine for two weeks.
Here are the races to watch in the primary election
Tuesday is primary day in Alaska, but the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to drive down election day turnout. And a record number of Alaskans have requested absentee ballots. Since absentee ballot counting won’t start until a week after the primary election day, results of close races may not be known until the end of August.