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Protesters rally for reopening as Anchorage mayor announces plan

CultureApril 22, 2020

The blare of protesting horns echoed through downtown Anchorage as hundreds of cars rolled past city hall and the offices of Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz on April 22. Alaskans struggling to maintain their livelihoods under city and statewide health

Anchorage mayor dismisses protesters in laying out COVID plan

PoliticsApril 21, 2020

With an upcoming protest planned by Anchorage business owners desperate to get back to work, Mayor Ethan Berkowitz released his “roadmap” for reopening a city which has been largely shutdown since March 20 due to COVID-19. At an April 20 press conference,

Alaska set to begin reopening restaurants and retail stores

CultureApril 21, 2020

Alaskans will soon be able to get professional haircuts and manicures, eat at favorite restaurants, book outdoor recreational tours and shop for retail items. Gov. Mike Dunleavy will announce details to reopen certain sectors of the economy during his April

Alaska schools closed for rest of the academic year

EducationApril 9, 2020

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

Dunleavy working with churches to ensure Holy Week events are safe

CultureApril 3, 2020

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

Gov. Dunleavy asked to enforce emergency mandate with regards to abortions

AbortionMarch 26, 2020

Alaska, like most states, has ordered a halt to all non-essential surgeries. Despite the emergency order, Planned Parenthood in Alaska is continuing operations as normal. The state is concerned that non-essential surgeries are taking up valuable medical

Coronavirus presents challenge for Alaska Watchman

CultureMarch 17, 2020

Small businesses across Alaska face unprecedented challenges to stay afloat amid mass closures of restaurants, small businesses and public accommodations. The Watchman has also taken a difficult hit as Alaskans understandably prioritize care for family,

How Alaska’s faith-based community can combat coronavirus

CultureMarch 10, 2020

As you are probably well aware, coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading in the U.S. and we need to prepare. How do we know who to listen to, and what does it mean to prepare? With countless social media posts, uncertainty about the reliability of mainstream

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