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Development district launches new survey
Information from the surveys will be used to identify the needs of the region.
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Kids don’t let quarantine rain on their parade
Community finds creative ways to celebrate birthdays during pandemic.
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Assembly OKs at least $45M for schools
Assembly approved $7 million less than the district received for FY 2020.
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Assembly pushes for opening economy, with caveats
On Wednesday, Dunleavy rolled out a plan to reopen sectors of the economy.
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Dunleavy unveils plan to disburse $1.25B in federal relief funds
Borough would receive $37 million in community assistance.
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Students in Transition continues to provide services
The 18-year-old program helps homeless students and students no longer in the custody of parents.
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Assembly looks to shorten meetings, focus on COVID-19
Resolution would suspend discussions not related to the pandemic or other time-sensitive matters.
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Flood watch for Anchor River
A flood watch is in effect for the Anchor River until Friday evening, according to Thursday alert from…
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Brewery expands to groceries
Kenai River Brewing is partnering with Sysco to pass on pantry items directly to customers.
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State announces 8 new cases, including 1 in Sterling
Eight new positive cases of COVID-19, including one case in the Sterling area, were announced during a Wednesday…
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Peninsula airports get federal funds
More than $124 million in federal relief funds has been awarded to 257 Alaska airports to replace “vital…
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Labor department: COVID-19 shocks Alaska’s economy
State economists are just beginning to understand how COVID-19 might be affecting our state and local economy.
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Cruise ship companies cancel, postpone Alaska sailings
Alaska’s shortened summer season made operating “simply not viable.”
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New state mandate OKs quarantine shelters for emergency workers, homeless
The program will use “non-congregate shelter solutions,” including hotels and dorms, to house people.
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State offers guidance to anglers
Sport and personal use fishing in Alaska will remain open consistent with health mandates.
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‘Everyone is learning a new way to learn’
Teachers, students adapt to online school during pandemic
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Educators raise concerns about virtual school contract
The state entered into a half-million dollar contract with an online school.
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Peninsula receives federal aid to tackle COVID-19 pandemic
Several local organizations are receiving financial help and resources to boost area public health capabilities and increase testing…
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School board passes budget
It’s unclear how the global pandemic will impact the district’s bottom line.