Tag: coronavirus
When Ravn stopped flying, these airlines stepped in
Regional airlines are stepping in to close the gaps Ravn left behind. Three airlines are expanding their routes in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, and some are even hiring.
State suspends certain fees and fines through mid-May to ease economic pressure on Alaskans
The number of Alaskans diagnosed with COVID-19 grew to 157 by Friday, no new deaths were reported.
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...
Skagway to offer direct aid to residents affected by halted tourism season
Tourism is Skagway’s main economy and residents rely on the summer cruise ship season for income. That’s why Skagway’s assembly passed two direct aid resolutions this week.
Bethel restaurant owners consider closing down, returning to Korea
Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta communities are giving their residents a break on their water and sewer bills to offer financial relief, as well as provide more water for residents to wash their hands and their homes to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
These Y-K Delta communities, including Bethel, waiving some utility costs during COVID-19 pandemic
Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta communities are giving their residents a break on their water and sewer bills to offer financial relief, as well as provide more water for residents to wash their hands and their homes to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Bethel grocers ‘significantly’ increase shipments to stores, anticipate another big shopping week
Grocery stores in Bethel are expecting another large run on goods this week, and have substantially increased the size of their shipments into Bethel to prepare.
Alaska’s new, Florida-based virtual school is not sitting well with some educators
The state has entered into a $525,000 contract with Florida Virtual School, and the head of the statewide teachers’ union does not support it.
Alaska economists say containing the virus is critical for the state’s long-term outlook
Estimates show the state could lose up to 50,000 jobs if closures drag on. And, the value of goods and services produced in the state could be reduced by billions of dollars.
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?
Camp Fire to offer child care for healthcare workers and first responders starting Monday
Online registration will open Friday April 3rd and child care will be offered free of charge.
After RavnAir’s exit, North Slope Borough announces partnership with Ryan Air
A rural Alaska air carrier has agreed to step in and fly into North Slope communities that RavnAir said today it will no longer be able to serve.
‘It’s been not easy’: Three popular Anchorage restaurants announce closures
Snow City, Spenard Roadhouse and South Restaurant all announced they would be ending their take-out service, citing safety concerns related to the coronavirus.
Uncertainty for villages and towns across Alaska as the largest rural carrier, Ravn, grounds almost all of its fleet
Ravn's announcement reverberated through rural communities across the entire state, as residents wondered about how villages would ensure their flow of people, mail, goods and medical supplies amid the pandemic.
Suddenly at home with the kids all day? Here are some tips from a homeschooling pro
The first tip for parents thrust into the role of homeschooling their kids: be kinder to yourself.
Curbside growlers? Industry groups push for change to alcohol sales rules to accommodate coronavirus
In an effort to help desperate businesses, regulators and lobbyists are asking the governor to relax rules barring take out and curbside pickup of alcoholic beverages.
For the first time in 62 years, village of Petersburg cancels Little Norway Festival
The week-long festival celebrates the fishing village's Norwegian heritage.
State medical officer encourages Alaskans to wear homemade masks
The number of Alaskans diagnosed with COVID-19 had grown to 147, up from 143 cases a day earlier.
Alaska’s initial unemployment claims smash all-time record
The new numbers double last week's record-setting claims, and reflect a nationwide trend.