Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Tension surfaces between coastal cities and the state over quarantine rules. Plus: Alaska Tribes say Native Corporations shouldn't be eligible for CARES act funding. And, putting on a comedy show during a pandemic.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Fish processors in Unalaska start up an innovative partnership with the city during the pandemic. Plus: Alaskans can still expect sport and personal use fishing this summer. And, businesses in the Denali area that depend on tourists face an uncertain future.
LISTEN: How is rural Alaska preparing for COVID-19?
With limited clinic and hospital capacity, how are rural Alaska health providers preparing to assist residents who become ill?
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 13, 2020
Religious leaders find new ways to observe traditions separated by at least six feet. Plus: Fitness centers and gyms look for creative ways to reach clients from a distance. And, the class of 2020 grapples with a senior year cut short by the coronavirus.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 10, 2020
The BP-Hilcorp deal is in danger as oil prices tank. Plus: Tribes in Bristol Bay say operating the fishery during the pandemic is too risky. And, hotels shift from vacation stays to quarantine sites.
The economic implications of the COVID-19 shut downs | Alaska Insight
ISER examined the negative effects of the COVID-19 on Alaska’s economy, and the numbers are stark: there are tens of thousands unemployed, and nearly 2 billion in lost state GDP. How much will federal spending help Alaskan businesses and individuals?
LISTEN: Alaska Regional and Providence CEOs discuss Anchorage’s hospital capabilities during COVID-19
COVID-19 is sweeping its way across Alaska and the entire world. What are the capabilities of our hospitals? How much PPE do we have here?
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 9, 2020
Once a coronavirus hotspot, Ketchikan hopes to continue with no active cases. Plus: Denali faces the prospect of an extremely slow summer tourism season. And, families of children with special needs adapt to distance learning.
Alaska’s state arts council: Coming back from the shutdown
When Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed the state budget on April 7, it included funding vetoes for the university system, ferry service, Medicaid, school bond...
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Rural Alaska communities expand their coronavirus testing capabilities. Plus: organizations step in to feed needy families. And, a small Alaska seed company, struggles to keep up with surging demand.
LISTEN: How Alaska’s non-profits are feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Alaska’s economy and it's businesses are facing great uncertainty amid the COVID-19 pandemic. And the non-profit industry is no exception.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Dozens of nurses work to track down people exposed to confirmed cases of coronavirus. Plus: Officials say efforts to slow the spread of the virus could be working. And, demand for grocery delivery surges in popularity.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 6, 2020
A Ketchikan resident describes contracting and recovering from COVID-19. Plus: Alaskans flee the cities to ride out the pandemic in relative solitude. The cruise town of Skagway tries to stay afloat as the tourism industry sinks.
LISTEN: As coronavirus concerns grow, telehealth connects patients and doctors virtually
As the novel coronavirus has forces the world to adapt to a “new normal,” telemedicine has become the perfect tool for the delivery of vital physical and mental health services while protecting patients and health care workers alike.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 3, 2020
Alaska has the lowest census response rate in the country. Plus: A new statewide virtual school catches some Alaska educators off guard. And, Alaska parents describe their new normal as they juggle work and school at home.
Alaska’s U.S. Senators discuss how the CARES Act can benefit you | Alaska Insight
The global economy is being hammered by the effects of widespread illness and business closures due to COVID-19. In response, congress has put together the largest financial relief package in history. Will it be enough to blunt the economic decline in the U.S?
What is the CARES Act and how can it help you and your small business? | Alaska Insight
Congress has now passed three coronavirus response bills that President Trump has signed, each bigger than the last. The largest and most far-reaching is...
Tackling homelessness, 2.0: Investing private $ for public good
It is fair to say that before the coronavirus arrived to terrify us all, one public debate that has rankled and confounded Anchorage residents...
State of Art: Local performers turn to the web, a new book about Alaska journalist Genie Chance and a poem from Don Rearden
This week on State of Art we have a taste of Anchorage band Saturday Cinders' recent online performance and an interview about "This is Chance!" a new book about Alaska journalist Genie Chance and her invaluable reporting following the 1964 earthquake. We also have a poem from local author Don Rearden.
LISTEN: Can Alaska’s economy bounce back after COVID-19?
Tens of thousands unemployed, nearly $2 billion in lost state GDP, these are the economic projections in a new report by ISER examining the negative effects of the COVID-19 virus on Alaska’s economy. How much will federal spending help Alaskan businesses and individuals?