Commentary: Coronavirus relief package has become singular legislative focus
The legislature is mobilizing the state's resources to protect Alaskans from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, writes Rep. Louise Stutes.
Cordova Chronicles: Dial 911 for toilet paper?
In this week's Cordova Chronicles, Dick Shellhorn contemplates that most valuable of commodities: TP.
ADF&G urges practice of social distancing
Alaska Department of Fish and Game officials are asking the public to use the telephone or online resources for fishery registrations, permitting and other commercial fishery inquiries rather than visiting their offices in person.
Chamber gathering info for Economic Injury Disaster Loan
The Cordova Chamber of Commerce asked businesses harmed by the novel coronavirus to get in touch.
$10 toilet paper? Coronavirus gouging complaints surge in US
One store advertised hand sanitizer at $60 a bottle. Another was accused of hawking it at $1 a squirt. Chain stores were accused of selling $26 thermometers and face masks at the “everyday low price” of $39.95 a pair, while a convenience store offered toilet paper at $10 a roll next to a sign reading: “This is not a joke.”
Dunleavy creating economic team amid virus response
Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced Tuesday, March 17 that a one-time political rival will help lead a new team tasked with looking at ways to aid Alaska's economy amid concerns with the new coronavirus.
Virus fears fuel spike in sales of guns and ammunition
The world's largest gun store, in metro Atlanta, has had lines that are six and eight people deep. A gun store in Los Angeles had lines that stretched down the block. And at least one store in Idaho put limits on sales after its shelves were nearly cleared out.
House falls short on votes for budget bill funding
The Alaska House failed to get sufficient support Wednesday, March 18 to fully fund legislation that includes additional aid to help the state respond to coronavirus concerns.
Alaska gets work requirement waiver for food stamps
Alaska received a statewide waiver from work requirements for food stamp recipients, the state health commissioner said Wednesday, March 18, as new coronavirus cases in Alaska also were announced.
Cordova readies for arrival of virus
Schools, businesses and city departments have drawn up plans to respond to the spread of the novel coronavirus.
