Division of Insurance working to reduce insurance costs
In response to lifestyle changes due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Alaska Division of Insurance is providing guidance to insurers and consumers, plus efforts on how to get returns of premiums and reduction of payments.
Commentary: Have our health precautions fallen short?
Recent trips to Thailand and the Philippines suggest worrying shortcomings in our efforts to contain the coronavirus, writes Gonzalo Villalon.
NVE among those funded for health care
The Native Village of Eyak is among 26 Alaska health care providers awarded a total of several million dollars in March by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in emergency funds to combat the spread of COVID-19.
ASLC now offers virtual visits
Concerns over protecting Seward from further spread of novel coronavirus have prompted managers of the Alaska SeaLife Center to close the facility until further notice, while offering free virtual visits to the nonprofit research institution and public aquarium.
Capitol Report: Legislature gives Alaska tools to respond to COVID-19
Sen. Gary Stevens provides a breakdown of Alaska's fiscal year 2021 budget.
Commentary: Only urgent measures will prevent catastrophe
To restore our economy, we must first eradicate the coronavirus, writes Mark Roye.
COVID-19 cases in Alaska reach 171
More Alaskans are adhering to the state health department advisory to wear a mask when out in public, as the number of those testing positive for novel coronavirus rose to 171 and the death toll to five.
Fish Factor: US seafood industry gets $300 million in COVID-19 relief
The U.S. seafood industry received a $300 million assist from the $2 trillion COVID-19 relief package passed by Congress, and a wide coalition of industry stakeholders is hoping for more.
It’s no business as usual for fishing industry
For Alaska’s commercial fisheries industry in 2020, things will hardly be business as usual.
Vast outdoors offers Alaskan solace
Alaskans are fortunate to be so close to natures beauty during this time of isolation, writes Mary Catharine Martin.
