Commentary: Legislature will shield Alaskans from pandemic’s economic fallout
The legislature will make an extraordinary effort to meet Alaskans' needs during the coronavirus pandemic, write Sens. Bert Stedman, Cathy Giessel and Natasha von Imhof.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Alaska reach 133
Numbers of people who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Alaska keep on slowly rising as state officials employ new mandates to slow the spread while building up health care resources to treat more anticipated patients. On Tuesday, March 31, the addition of 14 more people testing positive for COVID-19 pushed the statewide total to 133 people out of more than 4,600 who have been tested in Alaska.
Commentary: Don’t forget the marine highway
Even while responding to the coronavirus pandemic, Alaskans mustn't allow the issue of ferry service to slip from their radar, writes Bill Thomas.
Letter to the Editor: Take the chance to love your neighbor
The current health crisis can offer a renewed opportunity for contemplation, faith, and appreciation for our loved ones, writes Pastor Steve Leppert.
Alaska confirmed cases of COVID-19 reaches 119
State health officials reported five new cases of the novel coronavirus in Alaska on Monday, March 30, two each in Anchorage and Fairbanks and one in Palmer, boosting the statewide total to 119 people.
Commentary: The time to act is now, before widespread community transmission
Before every pandemic, officials are criticized for overreacting; afterward, the criticism is that they should have done more, writes Dr. Anne Zink.
Alaska confirmed cases of COVID-19 reaches 114
Twelve new cases of novel coronavirus in Alaska were confirmed on Sunday, March 29, all in communities with existing patients, boosting the statewide total to 114.
Fish Factor: Halibut fishermen face flattened market, fire sale prices
The Pacific halibut fishery opened amid little fanfare and flattened markets.
SBA economic injury disaster loans offered
Small businesses in Alaska suffering substantial economic loss as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic are now eligible to apply for U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital.
Capitol Report: Legislators moving fast to finalize budget
The legislature is pursuing multiple initiatives to lessen the impact of the coronavirus on on ordinary Alaskans, writes Sen. Gary Stevens.
