News
State expands unemployment benefits
Workers may be eligible for up to 13 additional weeks of unemployment benefits.
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2 new COVID-19 cases announced at South Peninsula Hospital
One case is from community transmission, the other still under investigation
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Seldovia tests half of its community in 1 day
Free COVID-19 testing was available to all of the residents in their community.
News
Dine-in option proves a mixed bag for area restaurants
Area restaurants struggle to overcome challenges as state mandates are lifted.
News
South Peninsula Hospital health worker helps NYC during pandemic
“I felt like I needed to come … It was a calling. I had to go.”
News
Dunleavy: Virus isn’t going anywhere
“The more we learn about this virus, it appears it’s going to be with us for some time.”
News
State confirms 6 new COVID-19 cases
The case total for Alaska is 351 people, with 228 residents reported as recovered.
News
Schools look for “meaningful alternatives” to graduations
Schools will observe state health mandates and guidelines in celebrating the class of 2020.
News
Storybooks, radio connect children isolated in Homer
The public library in Homer is partnering with a radio station to bring a story hour to preschoolers
News
Alaska sees no new COVID-19 cases on Saturday
Total number of cases rests at 339, while 217 have recovered
News
Tracing a disease to its origins
It’s an inexact science that is part clinical, part investigative work.
News
State allows some gatherings; businesses begin reopening
Indoor gatherings will be limited to 20 people, or 25% capacity of the site, whichever is smaller.
News
State announces protocols for commercial fishermen and charters, loosens some in-state travel restrictions
Two more cases announced Thursday brings state total to 337
News
Music in the Park returns to its local roots
Chamber hoping to hold music series once public gatherings are allowed.
News
New mandate breaks down reopening protocols
Dunleavy outlines details for nonessential businesses; test criteria loosens
News
Assembly pushes for opening economy, with caveats
On Wednesday, Dunleavy rolled out a plan to reopen sectors of the economy.
News
Dunleavy unveils plan to disburse $1.25B in federal relief funds
Borough would receive $37 million in community assistance.
Opinion
Alaska Voices: Dunleavy is no friend to health care
The profound effects of underfunding Alaska’s health care system are just now coming to light.