Sport fishing stays open, but restrictions will shape Bristol Bay’s summer tourism
Alaska has designated fishing as “critical infrastructure” — including sport fishing. But travel mandates could make trips to fishing destinations an upstream battle for people trying to come in from out of state.
Ravn’s bankruptcy leaves many rural Alaskans without medical transport during pandemic
Ravn Air Group’s bankruptcy left state officials and health providers scrambling to figure out how to transport rural patients who test positive for the coronavirus.
Ketchikan’s distance learning program was ready to scale up. So why did the state go with Florida’s?
“We could have scaled it up, yep, we could have,” said Alaska Digital Academy’s Bill Whicker. “Still can!”
As spill response enters third week, oil continues to make its way into Port Valdez
So far, over fifty thousand gallons of oily water have been recovered from Port Valdez from which 590 gallons of pure oil have been recovered.
Federal judge temporarily blocks aid to Alaska Native corporations
And Sen. Dan Sullivan said the corporations have missions mandated by the federal government beyond those of other corporations.
Scientists are struggling to understand COVID-19. As Alaska ramps up testing, what will they find out?
There’s a lot you can learn from coronavirus testing data, besides just who has the disease. State researchers are working to understand where it is; what symptoms people have; and how to prepare for future outbreaks.
Juneau Airport Board may leave millions of dollars of CARES Act funding unspent
Board member Angela Rodell says not committing a big chunk of the grant money to a capital project would give them flexibility and serve the most people.
Fred Meyer is now accepting SNAP benefits for curbside pickup
The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted some major inequities in the way people shop for groceries.
Advice for Alaskans on avoiding COVID-19 scams: ‘If something seems too good to be true, it probably is’
How to identify and protect yourself from fraudulent activity related to economic stimulus payments, home testing kits, nonexistent vaccines and dubious cure-all elixirs.
Listen: This Alaskan spent 3 weeks in the Grand Canyon — unaware that a pandemic had overtaken the world
Deep in the Grand Canyon for weeks, Haines resident Knikki Cinnoco and eight other friends had no idea that a global pandemic was rapidly changing the outside world.
From her home office yurt, Alaska’s chief medical officer navigates ‘uncharted territory’
“You get to me by using data. You don’t get to me by using emotion or threats. You ask her a question, she’s all facts,” said Gov. Dunleavy about Anne Zink.
BP says sale to Hilcorp is still on, but under revised terms
In a statement late Sunday, BP confirmed its commitment to close the multi-billion dollar sale.
Plan to close temporary shelter at Ketchikan rec center draws criticism from homeless advocates
A temporary 24-hour homeless shelter that was set up at Ketchikan’s recreation center is slated to close nearly two weeks ahead of schedule. The move is drawing criticism from homeless advocates.
Pelican, Tenakee Springs get ferry sailings in revised Alaska Marine Highway schedule
A revised Alaska Marine Highway System schedule restores ferry sailings to the remote Southeast Alaska communities of Pelican and Tenakee Springs.
Y-K Delta health corp. to begin laying off workers following ‘devastating’ revenue losses
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp. employs over 1,400 people across the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region. Beginning this week, YKHC will begin furloughing and laying off 300 employees.
Inmate at Wasilla prison tests positive for coronavirus
An inmate at the Goose Creek Correctional Center in Wasilla has tested positive for the coronavirus, the first inmate in Alaska’s correctional system to have a positive test.
As Alaska hair salons prepare to reopen, some owners wish they had more notice
Across Alaska, salon owners are figuring out when and how to safely reopen during the coronavirus pandemic.
Alyeska imposes 10% cut to North Slope production as COVID-19 hammers oil demand
The company that runs the trans-Alaska pipeline announced a 10% cut to North Slope oil production Friday, amid a global oversupply of crude caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sitka long-term care resident tests positive for COVID-19
All residents of the facility, which houses senior citizens and others in need of long-term care, were tested
City considers options as businesses decide whether to reopen
The City and Borough of Juneau is asking business owners to wait a little longer for local leaders to discuss the pros and cons.