As it prepares for holiday crowds amid COVID-19 outbreak, Seward council votes for restrictions
The city council voted to limit seating capacity in buildings, require face masks in public buildings, and limit campground space.
Current, former leaders from both major political parties oppose election reform ballot initiative
That's exactly the point, say supporters.
Napaskiak says residents are facing discrimination after announcement of likely community spread
Officials from the village say they've heard that Napaskiak residents have been turned away from Bethel businesses after two positive tests last week. But one of those results was potentially a false positive.
Defund the police? Murkowski says no. But she says they don’t need bayonets.
Sen. Murkowski is against defunding police, but she wouldn’t mind disarming them of weapons of war.
Skagway’s economy depends on cruise tourism. With little money coming in, the city is paying millions of dollars to residents
In Skagway, the city is distributing a large portion of its federal CARES Act funding directly to residents. City officials hope this unique action will save the town.
Alaska’s economy is headed for an ‘income cliff’ at end of July
Economists say $600 weekly payments to the unemployed are greasing the gears of the local economy. Those payments are set to end in less than a month.
State’s top doctor says bars have been linked to seven outbreaks of COVID-19
Dr Anne Zink reported that there were seven different positive tests in seven different bars over the past weekend.
Hilcorp quietly takes over BP’s stakes in Prudhoe Bay and other Alaska oil fields
Hilcorp Alaska announced in a written statement Wednesday morning that it has taken over BP’s interests in the Prudhoe Bay, Milne Point and Point Thompson fields.
State reports 48 cases of COVID-19 as number of active cases hits 400
It's the largest daily increase of Alaska resident cases.
Alaska court district to test grand jury by Zoom
Alaska’s courts will test the use of videoconferencing in grand jury proceedings later this summer in the northwest region of the state. The goal is for residents to hear cases and complete jury service while staying home, to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Alaska’s top doctor urges wearing masks to lawmakers, who ask why the state hasn’t mandated them
Dr Anne Zink acknowledged that there is increasing evidence that masks can help curb the spread of the coronavirus, but she didn't say whether she supported a statewide order that would make wearing face-coverings in public mandatory.
Berkowitz’s office pushes back on AG memo exempting state buildings from mask order
Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz's office pushed back on Monday after the state Attorney General attempted to limit the mayor's mask order in state of Alaska buildings and facilities.
Anchorage School District reopening plans for fall start to come into focus
The district presented proposals for fall scheduling and instruction to the school board.
60 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, Seward reports 10
25 of the cases were reported in Anchorage
State recommends COVID-19 testing for recent visitors to two Seward bars
The state says people who visited Seward Alehouse and Yukon Bar in late June may have been exposed to the infectious disease.
Seward band urges testing for Fairbanks concert-goers after members test positive for COVID-19
A bandmember says that he was potentially infectious when he played a show in Fairbanks on June 19.
Federal fisheries agency to staff: Keep “COVID-19” and “pandemic” out of documents
A federal fisheries management agency has barred some of its employees from making formal references to the COVID-19 pandemic without preapproval from leadership, according to an internal agency document.
Anchorage mayor to require masks in indoor, public spaces starting Monday
Mayor Ethan Berkowitz announced a new face mask order Friday for Anchorage that will apply to public spaces like restaurants, stores and public transit.
State announces two coronavirus deaths, as active COVID-19 count hits new high
The deaths occurred in early May and were among Juneau residents living out of state.
Trump administration wants to open millions of more acres to oil development on Alaska’s North Slope
The administration is proposing to open 82% of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska to oil and gas leasing, a move staunchly opposed by environmental groups.