Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Aug. 31, 2020

Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Aug. 31, 2020

Risk levels are based on COVID cases reported in a community and determine how schools will operate.

Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Aug. 31, 2020
This screenshot from a project by University of Alaska Southeast postdoctoral researcher John Harley shows Alaska’s cities and census-designated places. Darker-colored areas on the map are communities with higher social vulnerability indices. (Screenshot)

Researcher hopes map project can aid pandemic response

Grant-funded effort offers a detailed look at where Alaska’s most at-risk populations live.

This screenshot from a project by University of Alaska Southeast postdoctoral researcher John Harley shows Alaska’s cities and census-designated places. Darker-colored areas on the map are communities with higher social vulnerability indices. (Screenshot)
A female harbor seal pup that was admitted to the Alaska SeaLife Center’s Wildlife Response Program on May 4 is seen here in this undated photo. (Photo courtesy Alaska SeaLife Center)                                A female harbor seal pup that was admitted to the Alaska SeaLife Center’s Wildlife Response Program on May 4 is seen here in this undated photo. (Photo courtesy Alaska SeaLife Center)

SeaLife Center launches new fundraising campaign

Aquarium received $250,000 matching donation

A female harbor seal pup that was admitted to the Alaska SeaLife Center’s Wildlife Response Program on May 4 is seen here in this undated photo. (Photo courtesy Alaska SeaLife Center)                                A female harbor seal pup that was admitted to the Alaska SeaLife Center’s Wildlife Response Program on May 4 is seen here in this undated photo. (Photo courtesy Alaska SeaLife Center)
Soldotna residents stand in line to vote at the Soldotna Public Library during Primary Election Day on Aug. 18, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

State certifies primary election results

22.7% of registered voters cast their ballot in the August primary

Soldotna residents stand in line to vote at the Soldotna Public Library during Primary Election Day on Aug. 18, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
A dead Cook Inlet Beluga calf is seen here on the beach near the Discovery Campground at the Captain Cook State Recreation Area north of Nikiski on Aug. 16, 2020. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Dead beluga calf poses questions for biologists

The calf was discovered at Captain Cook Discovery Campground on Aug. 16.

A dead Cook Inlet Beluga calf is seen here on the beach near the Discovery Campground at the Captain Cook State Recreation Area north of Nikiski on Aug. 16, 2020. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
The sign outside Soldotna City Hall is seen here on July 16, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna approves more pandemic relief

Programs will provide direct relief for city residents who have experienced economic hardships

The sign outside Soldotna City Hall is seen here on July 16, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula                                The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meets on Tuesdays inside in the Kenai Peninsula Borough Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers, on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska.
Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula                                The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meets on Tuesdays inside in the Kenai Peninsula Borough Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers, on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska.
COVID-19. (Image CDC)

Peninsula cases decline; statewide numbers remain steady

Since Sunday, the state has reported 478 new cases of COVID-19

COVID-19. (Image CDC)
Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Aug. 29, 2020

Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Aug. 29, 2020

Risk levels are based on COVID cases reported in a community and determine how schools will operate.

Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Aug. 29, 2020
Yearning to go back

Yearning to go back

Nikiski volleyball seniors talk about how they’re coping with pandemic’s disruptions

Yearning to go back
Harbor seals make their way into Cook Inlet after being released by staff from the Alaska SeaLife Center at the Kenai Beach on Aug. 27, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

‘Back in the ocean’

SeaLife Center releases 5 harbor seal pups on Kenai Beach

Harbor seals make their way into Cook Inlet after being released by staff from the Alaska SeaLife Center at the Kenai Beach on Aug. 27, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Aug. 27, 2020

Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Aug. 27, 2020

Risk levels are based on COVID cases reported in a community and determine how schools will operate.

Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Aug. 27, 2020
COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

State reports 86 new COVID-19 cases, 1 in Soldotna

The state also announced Thursday an outbreak at the McLaughlin Youth Center in Anchorage.

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)
Image via Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

What happens if there is a COVID-19 case in the schools?

District has plans to keep COVID-19 out of schools, but also plans for if COVID-19 makes it into schools

Image via Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Aug. 26, 2020

Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Aug. 26, 2020

Risk levels are based on COVID cases reported in a community and determine how schools will operate.

Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Aug. 26, 2020
Seward goes 15 days without a COVID-19 case

Seward goes 15 days without a COVID-19 case

Mayor credits businesses, nonprofits, citizens

Seward goes 15 days without a COVID-19 case
COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

State announces 1 new death related to COVID-19

1 new case on the southern peninsula, 2 more in Soldotna

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)
Fireweed Academy Kindergarten teacher Erin Pollock holds class outside on the first day of school Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Janet Bowen, Fireweed Academy)

Lower peninsula schools open for in-person and remote education

Schools in the areas with low and medium risk can progress with in-person learning

Fireweed Academy Kindergarten teacher Erin Pollock holds class outside on the first day of school Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Janet Bowen, Fireweed Academy)
COVID-19. (Image via CDC)

State reports 4 new COVID deaths

Of the 4 deaths, 2 occurred recently, while one is from early August and the fourth is from mid-July

COVID-19. (Image via CDC)
Former trooper accused of theft

Former trooper accused of theft

The man is accused of stealing $20,000 from Anchor Point Post

Former trooper accused of theft