Mat-Su leaders agree with governor’s move to start reopening Alaska
The Mat-Su Borough is on board with Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s plan to reopen sectors of Alaska’s struggling economy. Mayor Vern Halter and Borough Assembly members expressed approval of the governor’s April 24 amended health mandates which allows
Catholic churches reopen in northern Alaska with health measures in place
Following updated health mandates released last week by Gov. Mike Dunleavy, Catholic parishes across northern Alaska have begun to hold religious services, including distribution of communion. A letter published on April 28 by Fairbanks Bishop Chad Zielinski
Alaska eases health mandates on churches, religious services
Alaska’s churches are now freer to hold religious services, both indoors and out. On April 24, Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued further guidance on phase one of reopening Alaska. This includes an update addressing religious gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As state begins reopening, governor trusts Alaskans to ‘rise to the occasion’
Alaska has entered phase one of reopening areas of the economy and society. Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued his 16th health mandate on April 22, which allows most businesses to open under strict health and safety conditions beginning today, April 24. The mandate is
Protesters rally for reopening as Anchorage mayor announces plan
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
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
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
Vehicle caravan to protest Alaska’s economic lock down
Alaskans are taking to the streets on Wednesday, April 22, to “send a clear message to our government that we are ready for Alaska to be open for business.” According to a Facebook post for the event, the public demonstration aims to let Alaska’s
Early PFD petition release reaches 5,500 signatures and counting
More than 5,500 people have now signed a petition asking the Alaska Legislature to help struggling Alaskans by paying out the Permanent Fund Dividend early this year. Initiated by Rep. Sara Rasmussen of Anchorage, the petition notes that tens of thousands of
Alaska okays ’emergency’ marijuana delivery during pandemic
While many retail outlets remain closed or severely restricted in their ability to deliver orders, the State of Alaska has issued two “emergency” regulations to let marijuana shops ship joints, buds and other weed products around the state, and to allow
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