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State: Drive-in, virtual religious services OK
New health alert offers guidelines to local organizations on safe ways to practice their faith.
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All burn permits suspended starting May 1
The suspension aims to mitigate some of the challenges firefighting agencies may face this summer.
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Ravn shuts down, files for bankruptcy
25 locals who worked for Ravn in the terminal and in cargo were laid off this week.
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Assembly passes emergency ordinances
The Clerk’s Office set up remote ways for residents to call in and speak on the emergency ordinances.
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Ravn cuts air service by 90%
The group will maintain service to their “essential” air service communities, including Kenai, Homer.
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10 COVID-19 new cases reported, mandates extended
Eatery dine-in services, bars and entertainment venues to be closed indefinitely.
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Borough to hold emergency meeting Friday
The meeting will not be open to the public to enforce social distancing and recent health mandates.
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Kenai, Soldotna late payers won’t lose water utilities
The decision to suspend utility penalties was made for the “public’s best interest.”
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HEA rates hike goes into effect
Residents facing financial hardships due to the pandemic will not see their electricity shut off.
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1st Kenai COVID-19 case reported
Gov. Mike Dunleavy also discussed how the state is working to stabilize the economy.
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Shelter in place, in-state travel ban measures announced as COVID-19 cases climb
With the addition of 16 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and news of the first death within the…
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‘A battle with an invisible enemy’
Dunleavy says next two weeks are critical to slowing the virus.
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CPH to accept homemade face masks
There is a shortage of personal protective equipment for health professionals.
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Borough budget to take hit
Borough could experience a 30-60% “negative impact” in sales tax revenue due to the global pandemic.
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Alaska reports 1st COVID-19 death
The Alaskan who died, described as a “high-risk older individual,” was in Washington state.
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Schools prep for online learning
K-12 education across Alaska will be delivered directly to a student’s home.