Traveler to Kotzebue is the third case of COVID-19 in Northwest Arctic Borough
They were tested on Monday, the result came back Thursday and that person is now in quarantine. It’s not clear who they came in contact with in the interim.
Gardentalk – Your questions answered on peeling Kiwi bark, red bud pruning and garlic harvesting
Master Gardener Ed Buyarski admits he could never keep a rising bud alive himself. But his kiwi is also peeling and his garlic is at least 18 inches tall now.
From Kotzebue to Ketchikan, Alaskans protest the killing of George Floyd, calling for justice
While Alaska’s rallies and protests have remained peaceful some Alaskans have reported instances of intimidation, backlash, or resistance. More demonstrations are planned for this weekend.
State reports largest daily spike in nonresident coronavirus cases, with 18 positives
The total number of nonresident coronavirus cases now stands at 41. The majority of those have been seafood workers.
Murkowski praises Mattis denouncement but stops short of disavowing Trump
“I thought General Mattis’s words were true and honest and necessary and overdue,” Murkowski said.
Kodiak holds a small rally to protest the police killing of George Floyd
One protestor says it can be difficult to see the impacts of systemic police violence in a town where officers generally have a good relationship with the community.
Seafood industry workers test positive for COVID-19, marking first cases In Unalaska
The two men are asymptomatic and were moved to isolation in Unalaska testing positive for the virus.
Dunleavy calls George Floyd’s death ‘horrific,’ thanks Alaskans for peaceful protests
Dunleavy expressed concern that protests could spread COVID-19.
Juneau Assembly decides not to create local travel quarantine
The Assembly discussed the emergency ordinance at meetings last week and on Monday, but was waiting on additional guidance on Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s statewide 14-day quarantine mandate, which is set to expire Friday.
Dunleavy administration announces new travel mandate offering testing as alternative to quarantine
Under the revised mandate, out-of-state travelers can choose between two alternatives to a 14-day quarantine.
18 more Alaskans, plus another nonresident seafood worker test positive for coronavirus
So far, the state has recorded a total of 505 cases among residents, with 373 recoveries. There are 22 cases among nonresidents, 15 of them are seafood workers from out of state.
Alaska’s COVID-19 plans for fishing communities are now being put to the test
Alaska’s seafood industry sprawls across dozens of communities and thousands of miles of coastline. But one common theme is that this summer’s fishing season represents uncharted waters.
30-bed field hospital arrives in Bristol Bay Borough, courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse
The Bristol Bay borough is the epicenter of fish processing during the short sockeye fishery, and its population grows exponentially as seafood workers and fishermen come to the region.
Census undercount may lead to less funding for Tlingit and Haida and other tribes in Southeast Alaska
Southeast Alaska’s largest tribe is reminding citizens that it could see a loss in funding if they don’t report in the 2020 census.
Sen. Murkowski pushes for an additional $1 billion in federal fisheries relief funds
Alaska’s fishing industry was allocated $50 million in CARES Act funding in early May
Alaska’s congressman missed votes last week. He could’ve voted remotely but he doesn’t believe in it.
Rep. Young is adding his name to a Republican lawsuit challenging the new rule that allows House members to vote on bills without being present in the Capitol.
Pandemic stirs greater demand for local meat and produce as Alaskans head into summer
But that growth comes with some challenges too.
Walk-on ferry passenger learns the hard way about new policy reducing capacity during pandemic
At least one passenger trying to purchase a walk-on ticket reports being turned away from the ferry.
Ketchikan Assembly pushes back against proposed University of Alaska Southeast merger
Leadership at Ketchikan’s University of Alaska Southeast campus on Monday asked the Ketchikan Gateway Borough to oppose a proposed campus merger. Priscilla Schulte leads the Ketchikan UAS campus. She says the proposed cost-cutting move to merge UAS with University of Alaska campuses in Anchorage or Fairbanks won’t serve students in Southeast Alaska. “There’s quite a…
Alaska Native leaders offer alternatives to proposed university merger
They say the proposed University of Alaska Southeast merger scenarios will not resolve the financial challenges facing the university system.