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Governor: Alaska ‘headed towards a much bigger opening’

CultureMay 18, 2020

Governor Mike Dunleavy indicated that most health mandates will be lifted and/or substantially eased this week as the number of COVID-19 infection and hospitalizations remain extremely low in Alaska. “We will probably end up retaining just a few things that

Alaska right to reject vulnerable mail-in-only voting

PoliticsMay 18, 2020

Lieutenant Gov. Kevin Meyer is right to reject pressure to enact a mail-in-only voting system for Alaska during COVID-19. Despite assurances that widespread mail-in voting is secure, the data simply does not bear this out. A new detailed report on mail-in

COVID won’t stop Alaska from holding traditional primary election

PoliticsMay 16, 2020

Alaska Lieut. Governor Kevin Meyer said Alaska will conduct the August primary election in the traditional manner, with all options available for Alaskan voters. This includes absentee voting, early voting up to two weeks prior to election day, and in-person,

Alaska parents fear dangers of increased screen time amid COVID-19

CultureMay 14, 2020

Despite many more hours of free time, warming spring temperatures and increased sunshine, Alaska kids are getting less physical activity and spending more time with video games, smart phones and streaming movies. Alaska’s not alone. Nationally parent

Some Alaskans are getting back to work, but unemployment remains high

CultureMay 14, 2020

Tens of thousands of Alaskans continue to be out of work, but those seeking or receiving unemployment insurance is beginning to tick down since the state began reopening sectors of its economy as the health impacts of the COVID-19 crisis remain low. For the

Just the facts: COVID health impact in Alaska has dramatically fallen

CultureMay 13, 2020

The past month has seen a steep decline in the use of medical resources and overall active cases of COVID-19 in Alaska. On May 12 the state reported no new cases of the virus, no new hospitalization and no additional deaths. Over the past 30 days, Alaska has

State nixes emergency reg allowing weed shipments to rural Alaska

CultureMay 12, 2020

Citing a conflict with federal law, the State of Alaska reversed its emergency regulation allowing for commercial transport of marijuana to rural communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The state initially issued two “emergency” regulations on April 17

Alaska joins 18-states asking Congress to investigate China’s role in pandemic

CrimeMay 11, 2020

Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson joined an 18-state coalition urging Congress to investigate the Chinese government’s role in covering up the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter was sent on May 8 to the leadership of the House and Senate Foreign Relations

More Alaska churches reopen as COVID numbers remain low

FreedomMay 11, 2020

More churches across Alaska are beginning to reopen under updated health guidelines released on May 8 as part of phase two of reopening the state. As of May 11, Alaska had just 53 active cases of COVID-19. The new guidelines allow for up to 50 people in

Alaska enters phase two of reopening: Theaters, bars, entertainment permitted

CultureMay 6, 2020

With extremely low infection and hospitalization rates from COVID-19, Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced plans for phase two of reopening segments of Alaska. This allows entertainment and cultural venues to incrementally open as well as bars and fitness centers.

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