Yearly Archives: 2020
COVID Update: 11 new cases
Eleven new cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed in the past 24 hours in Alaska, with no new deaths reported and one additional hospitalization noted.
The...
Church gets OK to celebrate Easter — in parking lot
A 26-foot screen. Parking spaces carefully marked off in 6-foot lengths.
The Anchorage Baptist Temple is ready for Easter services and will welcome hundreds...
Rep. Johnston apologized for saying what she believes
By DAN FAGAN
Anchorage Rep. Jennifer Johnston apologized. So what? What else could she do? Double down on her position that rural Alaskans can’t handle...
Federal disaster declared for COVID for Alaska
Alaska has received a federal disaster declaration from President Donald Trump to help with funding for State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in all...
When do we declare victory and restore our lives?
One thing Alaskans want to know from the governor is how long. Is it 30 days? Is it two more weeks? Is it August?...
COVID update: 9 new cases, no new deaths
Alaska had nine new cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in the past 24 hours, bringing the case total to 235 across the state.
The total...
Mike Cronk of Tok launches campaign for House Dist. 6
Retired middle school teacher Mike Cronk has filed to run for House District 6 to replace Rep. Dave Talerico, who has chosen to not...
Ferry system suspends service to Prince Rupert
The Alaska Marine Highway System service to Prince Rupert, British Columbia is cancelled until further notice, the AMHS reported today.
COVID-19 coronavirus-related travel restrictions delayed...
Events
Saturday, April 11 - Alaska Democratic Party-Run Primary (results announced)Tuesday, April 28 - Ohio Democratic Primary · Ohio Republican PrimarySaturday, May 2 - Guam Democratic Caucus · Kansas Democratic Party-Run Primary · South Carolina Republican State Convention · Virginia Republican State ConventionSaturday, May 9 -...
Representative apologizes for hurtful statements about rural Alaskans
Rep. Jennifer Johnston of Anchorage today apologized on Facebook for statements made to a reporter from the Alaska Journal of Commerce, which implied that...