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.
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Hundreds of Anchorage students didn’t participate in online learning last spring. Will they log on this fall?
The district and teachers are hopeful that grading student work and having more structured schedules will lead to more participation by students and families.
Gov. Dunleavy names tribal health investment executive Schutt to Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board
Schutt said he’ll aim to strengthen the fund “for the long-term benefit of Alaskans, making sure that the permanent fund really is permanent.”
Eight more COVID-19 cases found at Anchorage Pioneer Home
There are now 12 known cases linked to the Anchorage Pioneer Home.
Al Gross faces two opponents for Alaska’s Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate
Gross’s campaign has more than $5 million in funds, according to the most recent federal filings. Both of his opponents have raised no money.
Senate president faces primary challenge for Anchorage seat
Roger Holland criticizes Cathy Giessel’s leadership of the Senate, but she says her approach reflects the importance of compromise.
Kriner’s Diner backs down after Municipality of Anchorage seeks to increase fines
The owner said Kriner’s would be open Monday for takeout only.
Judge orders Kriner’s Diner to stop dine-in service
Kriner’s is among just a few restaurants that refused to stop indoor dining this week.
Fish and Game kills 4 bears near Hope as it investigates fatal mauling
The agency will analyze DNA samples from the bears to see if they match evidence collected at the scene of the attack.
‘We’re all angry’: Anchorage restaurants lay off workers and shut down dine-in, while others defy order
The Anchorage Assembly will meet Friday to consider using federal money to help small businesses.