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High-risk KPBSD schools to resume on-site learning Monday
The shift comes a week earlier than anticipated
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Peninsula one of top recipients of small business relief funds
Just under $50 million in grant funds were distributed to businesses in the area
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Dunleavy pushes budget in virtual town hall
Dunleavy’s budget would draw about $6 billion from the Permanent Fund’s Earnings Reserve Account
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Soldotna to begin accepting mini grant applications Jan. 15
Applications will be accepted beginning Jan. 15 through Feb. 15, 2021
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Assembly to meet in person following renovations, COVID mitigation measures
Renovations include a new configuration of the assembly dais and audience, and new camera equipment
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KPBSD resumes remote learning for new quarter
A decision will be made Tuesday about whether schools will resume onsite learning on Jan. 11
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Alaskans 65 and older next in line for COVID-19 vaccine
Alaskans ages 65 and older can begin scheduling appointments for Jan. 11 on Jan. 6
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6 peninsula locations to offer COVID vaccines to eligible individuals
Qualifications to receive the first dose are outlined by the state’s Phase 1a Tier 3 guidelines
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374 new cases, state and borough positivity rate drops below 5%
Affected peninsula communities include Soldotna, Kenai, Nikiski, Other South
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O’Brien optimistic about kids returning to classrooms
At chamber luncheon, the school superintendent shared details on the district’s path forward.
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7 new peninsula cases, statewide hospitalizations pass 1,000
Affected comunities include Soldotna, Other North, Kenai and Seward
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Extension of CARES Act deadline grants flexibility to local municipalities
The deadline for federal CARES Act dollars to be spent was extended to Dec. 31, 2021
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Legislative Council sets mask policy for upcoming session
Only one representative out of twelve legislators voted against the mask policy.
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CPH gets disinfecting UV lights
The purchase was intended to help put additional disinfection units in places around the hospital
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126 new cases statewide, 3 on the peninsula
Over the past week, the borough has conducted 1,237 tests and saw a positivity rate of 5.17%
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Vaccine rollout continues throughout state, on peninsula
12,202 total COVID-19 vaccinations had been given in Alaska as of Sunday