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Trends: Oil industry grapples with virus, falling prices
KPEDD is working on with companies and stakeholders on a workforce development plan.
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Second Homer resident tests positive for COVID-19
This is Homer’s first case within the city; state total climbs to 102
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Survey: business owners lose revenue, fear closure
The Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District releases results of a survey of 721 businesses.
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Finding your faith while keeping your distance
Local churches adapt to state mandates limiting physical congregations
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Anchorage hospital reports first coronavirus death within Alaska
Alaska Native Medical Center announced the death Friday afternoon
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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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Seattle cruise operations postponed indefinitely
This follows the closing of Vancouver to cruise ships.
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Alaska senators break down relief package
That bill advances to the House of Representatives and is expected to pass.
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State COVID-19 cases climb by 10
This brings the total number of illnesses caused by the novel coronavirus in Alaska to 69.
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First responders gear up for virus
“It’s hard to arrest someone when you’re 6 feet away from them.”
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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’s jobless claims jump
Claims filed during the latest weekly reporting period totaled 7,806, up from 1,120 the week prior.
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Homer announces first case of COVID-19
The person reported symptoms in Anchorage after traveling and remains in isolation in Anchorage.
