Tag: coronavirus
Alaska’s fate in massive Paycheck Protection Program rests on the shoulders of local bankers
PPP is a massive loan-a-thon for Northrim. The bank has employees in roles they never expected to take on.
Alaska, Interrupted, Episode 5: Prom. Is. Canceled.
In this Alaska, Interrupted episode, we hear from two high school students about what it's like to be stuck at home without classes or classmates.
Yes, Alaska snowbird, you can drive home again. Please don’t touch the Canadians.
Canada is letting returning Alaskans through its border but “you need to be prepared to just keep driving," says Sen. Dan Sullivan.
Dentists say mandating COVID-19 tests for patients before procedures will ‘shut down’ dentistry
New state guidelines require patients to get a negative result from a coronavirus test within 48 hours of many dental procedures. But dentists say that's not feasible.
There are new health rules for fishermen arriving in Bristol Bay, but critics say there are loopholes
The president of the regional health corporation and local tribes say the Dunleavy administration's plan is unrealistic considering the realities of the looming commercial fishing season.
UAF research vessel Sikuliaq gets exemption to National Science Foundation’s ban on sailings
With the continuity of the vessel's long-running sampling project on the line, the vessel was granted an exemption to the NSF's ban, though it will be taking many precautionary measures.
Governor, legislature spar over power to allocate $1 billion in CARES Act funding
The legislature's legal advisers argue that it's the legislature - not the governor's - job to allocate money.
What it’s like to graduate from UAA during a global pandemic
There are no caps, no gowns. And walking across the stage to get a diploma? Forget about it.
Re-opening Alaska’s economy | Alaska Insight
Governor Mike Dunleavy began allowing businesses to reopen this week after more than a month of emergency closures. What are the restrictions?
Coronavirus toll on Alaska oil industry grows by 300 as Doyon Drilling announces layoffs
Doyon Drilling, a subsidiary of the Interior Alaska Native regional corporation Doyon Ltd., said in a notice to the state that the layoffs are expected to be permanent “until the crisis is over and the industry recovers.”
LISTEN: An hour of gratitude and compassion amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Prentiss Pemberton is opening up the phone lines for you to share stories of grace and compassion over the last 2 months.
LISTEN: Lawmakers discuss stabilizing the economy after COVID-19
Alaska lawmakers have said they need to approve the governor’s plan for sending out federal CARES Act funds to Alaska businesses and communities. They’re considering reconvening in Juneau to do so. Should they?
Alaska Airlines to require masks for passengers and employees
The company announced the change in a statement Friday. The requirement goes into effect May 11.
With social distancing in mind, a Juneau food cart rigs up a drive-thru
The coronavirus pandemic necessitated some creative thinking for Juneau restaurants. One shifted business from a food-cart style to a drive-thru.
As Alaska starts to reopen, it’s already too little, too late for some small businesses
For one Juneau camera shop, the pandemic shutdown was too much.
Alaska Municipal League predicts up to $250M hit to local government revenues
While CARES Act funding is expected to offset some of the losses, it is unclear exactly what the money can be used for.
Alaska’s chief medical officer pushes back against ‘herd immunity’ to control virus spread
State Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink said that if cases are allowed to grow unchecked, there's still a real risk of overwhelming Alaska's health care system.
How did politics around reopening Anchorage get so heated?
The politics around reopening Alaska’s economy are getting contentious. But blame isn’t spread uniformly. And in Anchorage, a vocal contingent is faulting the mayor over policies that are largely in lockstep with the governors.
Alaska cruise industry predicts loss of nearly 1 million passengers
The loss represents nearly $800 million in passenger spending.
ConocoPhillips to cut its Alaska oil production in half due to ‘unacceptably low’ prices
Conoco will cut oil production in Alaska by about 100,000 barrels per day for the month of June. That's about a fifth of the crude that typically flows down the trans-Alaska pipeline.