Governor asks God to protect and guide Alaskans during pandemic
Gov. Mike Dunleavy offered prayers for the protection and deliverance of Alaska from what he called the “invisible menace” of the coronavirus. His April 10 live-streamed Day of Prayer and Hope included more than 30 pastors and religious leaders from
Alaska schools closed for rest of the academic year
Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced April 9 that all of Alaska’s public and private K-12th grade schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year in order to protect students and the general public from the spread of COVID-19. Student
Alaska churches improvise avant-garde Easter
From drive-in services, online worship and heavily sanitized prayer walks, Alaska Christians are preparing to celebrate Christ’s triumph over death and sin amid the dark shadow of COVID-19. With Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s announcement that churches could hold
Planned Parenthood condemns Alaska ban on elective abortions
The Alaska Director of Planned Parenthood has condemned Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s April 7 order that all elective surgical abortions be immediately halted in order to preserve critical medical supplies for those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We
Alaska bans surgical abortions during COVID-19 crisis
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy joined other governors around the country in ordering a halt to surgical abortions unless done to preserve the life or physical health of a woman. A revised health mandate was announced on April 7 as part of a broader clarification
Governor to hold ‘Day of Prayer and Hope’ for Alaska
Gov. Mike Dunleavy is inviting Alaskans to seek divine assistance in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. On April 10, which is Good Friday, the governor will host “Alaska’s Day of Prayer and Hope,” in which Alaskans across faith traditions
Coronavirus sheds light on our ‘essential’ values
COVID-19 is, among many other things, a conversation starter. It touches nearly every part of life and has shed some unexpected light on what we most value. Here are few observations from the past week. JUNK FOOD & SPIRITUAL SUSTENANCE Last month,
Dunleavy working with churches to ensure Holy Week events are safe
Governor Mike Dunleavy is in conversation with pastors and ministers across Alaska to address their concerns about holding religious services during the COVID-19 outbreak. During his April 3 press conference, he emphasized the need for people to stay six feet
Alaska launches interactive COVID-19 data center
The interactive Alaska COVID-19 Dashboard was launched April 2 in an effort to keep Alaskans up to date with the latest information and developments surrounding coronavirus in Alaska and around the world. “Our public health officials are constantly
Alaska Legislators to withhold funds for coronavirus, PFD unless demands met
Rep. David Eastman, R-Wasilla, details the Alaska Legislature’s plan to eliminate the $1,000 coronavirus stimulus to Permanent Fund Dividend recipients. He also explains the move to reduce this year’s PFD to just $500, withhold all money appropriated for
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