LISTEN: This Anchorage resident’s elderly parents were stuck on the coronavirus cruise
Imagine this: Your parents are in their 80s. They both have chronic health conditions. And they're stuck on a cruise ship with people who have the coronavirus -- and they can't get off. For Anchorage resident Erin Jackson, that was reality.
If you need to be tested for coronavirus in Alaska, it’s likely free
Here's a little bit of good news about coronavirus in Alaska: If you need to be tested, it's likely free.
Older Alaskans, those over 60, are most at risk and should take measures to protect themselves, state health officials say
It’s just a matter of time before Alaska confirms a case of coronavirus, state epidemiologist Joseph McLaughlin said Tuesday, speaking on Alaska Public Media’s “Talk of Alaska.”
Meet Sean Underwood, the musher who found out last week he’d be racing the 2020 Iditarod
Four-time Iditarod champion Jeff King tapped Underwood, a 28-year-old from Atlanta, to take over his sled dog team after he had emergency surgery.
Lawmakers crafting plan to end session if coronavirus comes to Juneau
The Legislative Council formed an emergency response preparedness subcommittee Tuesday that would develop a plan for an early adjournment of the session.
‘The best trail I’ve ever seen’: Iditarod teams rest in the sun at Rainy Pass as they settle into the competition
Although they battled storms and deep snow the first dozen miles, many mushers said the trail ascending the Alaska Range to the Rainy Pass checkpoint was as good as they ever remember it.
Federal warnings against cruises rattle Alaska travel industry
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The State Department and federal health experts are now advising people against cruise ship travel. That’s led to questions over whether...
Dunleavy urges calm as a volatile economy and tourism warnings add to Alaska coronavirus anxiety
As the coronavirus continued to cause havoc for the global economy Monday in ways that threaten the stability of Alaska's budget, the Permanent Fund and tourism, Governor Mike Dunleavy called a news conference to soothe Alaskans' anxiety.
Meet 4 Iditarod rookies who say they’re putting years of training to the test
Among the 57 mushers, a dozen are rookies competing in the Iditarod for the first time.
Our favorite 20 photos from the Iditarod ceremonial start in Anchorage
Dozens of mushers and hundreds of sled dogs paraded through Anchorage on Saturday.
Amid national crunch, Alaska’s coronavirus test supply is adequate, officials say
There's a national testing crunch right now for the coronavirus as the number of cases rise, with Vice President Mike Pence acknowledging that there aren't enough to meet demand
Amid coronavirus fears, who decides if a cruise ship can come or not?
Alaska’s cruise ship season begins in April, and that’s making a lot of people anxious in port towns that have, so far, been untouched by the COVID-19 virus.
Is your Alaska doctor as worried about coronavirus as you are? Maybe not.
There are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Alaska. The state is testing more patients everyday and medical experts say the virus is likely to be discovered in the state soon. At local clinics and hospitals, doctors are fielding lots of questions. Many say they're counseling patients to take COVID-19 seriously, but not to panic.
Hilcorp revived this declining North Slope oil field. Can it do the same for Prudhoe Bay?
While many North Slope fields are only the decline, production at Hilcorp's Milne Point has actually increased by huge amounts. Now, the company is acquiring the massive Prudhoe Bay field, raising hopes of a similar revival there.
Coronavirus update, March 5: Eight negative tests, one pending; school districts weigh travel restrictions
The Anchorage School District announced Wednesday it has cancelled all school sponsored out-of-state travel through April
‘It’s pretty much everywhere’: Iditarod mushers should prepare for deep snow, race officials say
Iditarod race marshal Mark Nordman said the word for this year’s race may be “patience” as teams navigate deep snow along much of the trail.
The risk of coronavirus remains low in Alaska, but empty Anchorage store shelves reveal rising anxiety
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Although she lives in Wasilla, Ann Williams was on a city-wide tour of Anchorage stores Wednesday, looking for one very specific...
House bill would pay roughly $900 PFDs under new formula
Leaders of the Alaska House majority have introduced a bill that would set permanent fund dividends at roughly $900. That’s a little more than half of the $1,600 dividends paid out the last two years and significantly less than the roughly $3,000 Gov. Mike Dunleavy wants under the formula set in state law.
Here’s how the Bethel hospital is preparing to respond to coronavirus
The Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is increasing its inventory of personal protective equipment, including masks, gowns, and gloves, at its Bethel hospital and village clinics.
Female Denali Commission employees file discrimination complaints against boss
At least four female employees have filed civil rights complaints against the top executive at the Denali Commission, according to an Anchorage lawyer. Jason Hoke has been out of the office since Friday.