Monthly Archives: May, 2020
Good progress battling virus, but it’s time to heal economy
By WIN GRUENING
Mixed reactions greeted Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s announced modifications easing emergency health mandates across the state. Some medical and government officials contended it...
COVID-19 update: 2 cases
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services on Monday announced two new case of COVID-19 in Alaska. The two cases were in Anchorage.
This...
Don Young names Rhonda Boyles, Nicholas Begich III to co-chair 2020 campaign
Alaskans for Don Young today announced the co-chairs of his re-election campaign for 2020: Fairbanks borough former Mayor Rhonda Boyles, and the grandson of...
Anomaly: Ted Stevens International was world’s busiest airport on April 25
It's all about the cargo.
On Saturday, April 25, the Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport was momentarily the world’s busiest airport, according to airport...
The Southeast State Fair is canceled for this year
The 2020 Southeast Alaska State Fair has been canceled due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
"It goes without saying that this was a difficult decision....
‘Win the Wilderness’ is latest Alaska-based reality show
Six British couples competed to see which had what it takes to survive in the Alaska wilderness and win ownership to a remote Interior...
COVID-19 update: 3 cases
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services on Sunday announced three new case of COVID-19 in Alaska. The cases were from Anchorage (2)...
Small businesses and municipalities wait for Legislature to act
BUSINESSES BEGIN TO FOLD AS KEY COMMITTEE STALLS FUNDS
Municipalities and businesses bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact are waiting...
COVID-19 update: One case
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services on Saturday announced one new case of COVID-19 in Alaska, in the community of Fairbanks.
This...
Bomb threat closes Anchorage airport, but none found on Taiwan-bound jet
Law enforcement officials in Anchorage responded to a bomb threat to a China Air cargo flight on Saturday.
The plane had been diverted to Ted...