The dispute highlights how the lingering uncertainty has allowed Dunleavy and local leaders to sidestep a difficult political decision that could save lives.
Health
After another staff member at Wildflower Court gets COVID-19 an administrator asks Juneau to help her keep residents safe
The facility hasn’t allowed visitors since March. Wildflower Court administrator Ruth Johnson said Saturday that both staff members who have tested positive in recent weeks contracted the virus outside of the facility.
Alaska reports 447 new COVID-19 cases and another death
It’s the state’s second-highest daily case count since the pandemic began.
With deadline looming, Dunleavy and legislative leaders exchange letters on a potential special session
A law passed in March extended the governor’s disaster declaration until Nov. 15. Health care and municipal organizations recently urged another extension, saying the declaration is needed to allow them to better respond to the pandemic.
Hundreds apply for Juneau housing assistance grants
“People lined up at City Hall before 8 a.m. on Tuesday morning, waiting for the city to print out paper applications when they were available at 8,” said Catholic Community Service Executive Director Erin Walker-Tolles.
Juneau Montessori School in Douglas closed after staff member tested positive for COVID-19
taff are getting tested over the weekend and school officials are recommending that families get tested as well
Alaska reports 384 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths
Of the new cases reported statewide, seven were reported in Juneau.
Lawmakers vote to require face coverings and COVID-19 screenings in the Capitol
The Alaska Legislative Council voted on Thursday to keep the Capitol closed to the public, at least until the next Legislature convenes in January. Legislative staff and the news media will still be allowed in the building.
Fishing industry weighs in on state’s $50M COVID-19 relief plan
A draft released this month by Fish and Game recommends dividing the allocation evenly among seafood processors, charters and lodges.
How the COVID-19 pandemic shaped the 1st year of business for 1 Anchorage store
Blue Market AK, a farmer’s market cart turned brick-and-mortar store, spent the better part of its first year in retail adjusting to COVID-19 restrictions.