Alaska confirmed cases of COVID-19 reaches 102
Alaska had 102 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus as of
Saturday, March 28, a boost of 17 over a day earlier.Among them is a...
9 podcasts that have nothing to do with the coronavirus
For the past few weeks, seemingly every form of media has been devoted exclusively to coverage and analysis of the coronavirus pandemic.
Salvation Army adapts its food distribution procedures
“We didn’t ask, ‘What should we do?’ we asked, ‘What are we going to do?’” says Pastor Steve Leppert. “I’m so proud of our folks stepping up and taking care of each other."
When the congregation can’t congregate
Many people fear speaking in front of an audience. But what about speaking to an empty room?
New mandates on travel, distancing as COVID-19 cases hit 85 in Alaska
State officials hoping to slow the spread of novel coronavirus-19 have levied new mandates for social distancing and intrastate travel, as the number of confirmed cases of the virus causing a global pandemic grew to 85 in Alaska.
Cordova Chronicles: The ‘gam’ is on
If you start a game of Scrabble with Dick Shellhorn, be prepared for a volley of little-known, and high-scoring, nautical terms.
Letter to the Editor: Safety is our No. 1 priority right now
Native Village of Eyak has taken steps to keep things running while minimizing the danger of a coronavirus outbreak, writes Raven Madison.
Commentary: Shut down now or face the consequences
Social distancing, alone, will not be enough to stop the spread of the coronavirus, writes Mark Roye.
Virtual volunteers offer help to strangers amid virus stress
Sitting cross-legged in her living room, Donna Borak rested her palm on her heart as she guided a small group of virtual participants in meditation and deep breathing.
Alaska records first virus death of resident in Washington
Dr. Anne Zink, the state’s chief medical officer, said the elderly person in a high risk group contracted the virus and died in Washington state. The person had not recently traveled to Alaska and had been in Washington for a while.
