In this newscast: On the first day a policy went into effect to test out-of-state travelers as an alternative to quarantine, a test caught a case at Juneau International Airport; Another Alaskan has died from COVID-19 after more than a month of no fatalities linked to the disease in the state; Activists in Juneau say police need to be more transparent with how they’re policing as there are clear racial equity problems in how laws are enforced in the state; Just as COVID-19 circulates throughout the state, Alaskans are still being targeted in coronavirus-related scams and frauds; More than 100 people protested Friday outside a Ketchikan flower shop that reportedly refused to sell flowers for a same-sex wedding.
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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.