Trump agencies steadily push rollbacks as pandemic rages
The Trump administration is rejecting appeals to slow its deregulatory drive while Americans grapple with the coronavirus, pushing major public health and environmental rollbacks closer to enactment in recent days despite the pandemic.
59 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Alaska
Confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Alaska have grown to 59, three of them hospitalized in critical condition, putting more pressure on efforts to contain its spread, while dealing with worsening socioeconomic conditions.
Rural America watches pandemic erupt in cities as fear grows
As the pandemic spreads through the U.S., those living in rural areas, too, are increasingly threatened.
City, state ramp up self-quarantine mandates
A new state mandate requires air arrivals from outside Alaska to self-quarantine for 14 days. Failure to follow this mandate could incur a fine of up to $25,000 and a prison sentence of up to one year.
Coast Guard postpones fishing vessel exams
Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Valdez is postponing Cordova’s commercial fishing vessel exams initially set for April 24 to April 29 until September out of caution for mariners because of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 positive cases in Alaska rising
Alaska’s chief medical officer is imploring residents to stay home and away from other people for the next two weeks as medical providers built up the health care structure, least the state be overwhelming by the novel coronavirus causing a pandemic.
SUV crash trial delayed due to pandemic
The trial of a Cordova man accused of manslaughter has been delayed due to the threat of the coronavirus.
14-day quarantine ordered for people entering Alaska
All persons entering the state are now required to self-quarantine for 14 days under a mandate announced Monday, March 23.
Fish Factor: Plant-based imitations are not seafood
Imitation seafood products are often nutritionally inferior to real seafood, writes Laine Welch.
Letter to the Editor: I’m an unfun mom with lots of toilet paper
Don't make fun of people who take the threat of the coronavirus seriously, writes Heather Richardson.
