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State addresses COVID-19 case data backlog
More than 1,600 positive cases were reported late by new commercial lab in Anchorage
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Borough attorney signs letter refuting state’s claim that second-class boroughs can mandate masks
The letter describes specific statutes barring them from enacting mask mandate
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Assembly to take up legislation opposing closure of federal inlet waters to commercial fishing
The assembly will discuss the resolution at their Dec. 1 meeting
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DHSS: four additional deaths tied to COVID-19
Homer has 44 new positive cases reported in one day
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Feds reject petition to delist Arctic ringed seals as threatened
Since 2013, three subspecies of ringed seal — the Arctic, Okhotsk and Baltic — have been listed as…
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Officials: Keep Thanksgiving small; celebrate virtually
CDC and public health offer guidelines for Thanksgiving celebrations
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District extends remote learning through Dec. 18 for 34 schools
Dec. 18 is the end of the quarter for most district schools
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City of Kenai voices opposition to potential closure of federal Cook Inlet waters to salmon fishing
The council voted unanimously in support of the resolution.
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Seward face covering mandate goes into effect Wednesday
It remains in effect for 30 days or until the declaration of emergency expires and is not renewed
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Stores adjust Black Friday shopping to pandemic
National retailers, local businesses and craft fairs will offer sales while emphasizing safety
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Refuge opens for holiday tree-cutting
Through Dec. 25 people can chop down a tree for Christmas in many areas of the refuge.
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Safety officials warn of home fire risks
Placing combustible materials too close to heat sources is also a common cause of fire death.
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State reports 2nd-highest daily case increase; 10 new cases at Heritage Place
100% remote learning continues for central pen. schools through Dec. 18
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503 new cases; borough positivity rate hits 14.65%
Affected peninsula communities include Kenai, Other North, Soldotna and Seward
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City Council votes to reinstate plastic bag ban
City manager authorized to negotiate Homer Spit lease with Salmon Sisters
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Schools status: Nov. 23
34 KPBSD schools continue to operate 100% remotely through at least Nov. 25
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Public input sought on proposed Skilak-area boat launch changes
The public scoping period will last from Dec. 8, 2020 to Jan. 8, 2021
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DHSS encourages COVID-positive Alaskans to do their own contact tracing
In a Monday release, DHSS said that surging COVID-19 cases are creating a data backlog