Dunleavy: No vaccine passports under my watch
"I am unequivocally opposed to any government order requiring Alaskans to get this vaccine or using an individual’s vaccine status as a means of restricting their rights," Gov. Mike Dunleavy said.
Better Business Bytes: Vaccinated and ready to travel?
As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to be distributed and everything starts to open back up, more people are comfortable enough to start planning summer vacations. But the pandemic isn’t over yet, and there are still multiple risks associated with traveling – both to your health and your wallet.
Alaska Airlines bans Reinbold for violating mask rules
"We have notified Senator Lora Reinbold that she is not permitted to fly with us for her continued refusal to comply with employee instruction regarding the current mask policy," Alaska Airlines spokesman Tim Thompson said.
Exhibit features portraits of workers who braved pandemic
"It’s a great example of how art can connect people,” curator Denis Keogh said. “It’s a matter of showing appreciation to all those people that have been potentially at risk, who have been in public contact a lot because of their jobs."
State joins Florida tourism lawsuit against CDC
Alaska has joined a Florida lawsuit challenging the Centers for Disease Control’s conditional sailing order, which requires cruise lines to comply with several precautionary measures to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus by crew and passengers.
Remote Alaska villages boast high vaccination rates
“Each vaccinated person gets us one step closer to putting the pandemic behind us and getting back to living life freely like we did before COVID-19,” Gov. Mike Dunleavy said.
Obituary: Rev. Gary Louis Barnes
Rev. Gary Louis Barnes passed away April 3, 2021, in Mesa, Arizona due to long-term complications from COVID-19 and a lifelong battle with diabetes.
City may reduce virus mandates in June
Cordova’s Unified Command may recommend a reduction in coronavirus-related restrictions in June. However, the city hopes to attain a 70% COVID-19 vaccination rate for eligible recipients before reducing mandates.
Alaska Symphony of Seafood cancelled for 2020-2021
The 2020-2021 Alaska Symphony of Seafood event, which was previously rescheduled, has been cancelled.
State pauses use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
State officials have paused all use of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine while reviewing six cases of severe blood clots following vaccinations.
