KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Davidson named 1st woman president of Alaska Pacific University; 25 Years of the BP Teachers of Excellence program in Alaska and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Virtual visits increase in Alaska amid Covid-19 pandemic; Assembly passes ordinance outlining power given to mayor during public health crisis and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Alaska leaders have taken drastic measures to slow the coronavirus. The ‘$1M question’ is whether they’re enough. And more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel City Council Passes First Emergency Ordinance, Will Consider Another, Stronger Ordinance; Calista Spring Dividends Arriving and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: House of Representatives Passes Bill Requiring Faster Processing of Rape Kits; Two Women Jailed Following Collision and Rollover on the New Seward Highway Sunday and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks business making free hand sanitizer during shortage; ocal shelter continues providing services to at-risk youth in Fairbanks; Senator Sullivan applauds Trump administration delay of REAL ID deadline and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: Pack up and go: Boarding school seniors finish amidst uncertainty and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: An economic plague
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing Must Read Alaska: Story of Alaska: The worst of times brings out our best and more ->

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: For people coming into Alaska, breaking mandatory quarantine will mean jail or $25K fine and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: State mandates 14-day quarantine period for people entering Alaska, 4 new COVID-19 cases confirmed and more ->
 
 
 
 
Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska, KTOO Public Media: Physicians object to Juneau’s coronavirus quarantine exemptions and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel Can’t Restrict Travel Or Issue Stay-At-Home Mandate Because It’s A Second Class City and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Quinhagak Teen Arrested in Murder/Sexual Assault Case Involving 10-Year-Old and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Shady Grove Oliver, The Arctic Sounder: Inupiat artists share their work for people at home during self-quarantine and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Courtney, only in Your State Alaska: 21 Reasons Why Alaska Has The World’s Greatest Outdoor Classroom
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Living in fear

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Wasilla church offers drive-through prayer service amid concerns over COVID-19; JBER volunteers step up to help feed kids in need; Salvation Army ready to help the community during COVID-19 crisis and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTUU: Mat-Su Borough launches map tracking closures and changes to service for businesses; Kaci Murringer the final Iditarod finisher to cross finish line, wins Red Lantern award and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: City officials mandate many travelers to Juneau quarantine themselves for 14 days and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: **COVID-19 HEALTH MANDATE**; Wasilla Man Caught Stealing Two Trucks, Trailer and Heavy Equipment and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Ten new cases of COVID-19 detected in three Alaska communities and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Head To The Alaska Zoo To Walk On Outdoor Trails And View Animals Right Now
 
 
 
 

Suzanne Downing Must Read Alaska: KTOO staff leaves Capitol, robot cameras to fill in; Fairbanks docs plead with governor: Shelter in place the entire state and more ->

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Financial help available to small businesses feeling the COVID-19 pinch; Food Bank of Alaska needs help loading, delivering food to seniors; Homeless begin moving into Sullivan, Ben Boeke arenas and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: APD investigating death of woman in midtown camp and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: State union expresses alarm over workers reporting to offices on Monday; State announces seven new coronavirus cases, bringing statewide tally to 21 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Statement from John MacKinnon Commissioner, Alaska DOT&PF; Alaska Army Guard Helps Rescue Iditarod Mushers after Hitting Seawater Overflow; Village Grave Led to Virus Breakthrough and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Alaskan families getting creative with social distancing; FOCUS Homeschool helping families with educational needs and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Mean mother

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Blast brings down giant rock to make Seward Highway safer; Inside the Gates: 3D printers save military time and money and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Google launches coronavirus website and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Without clear guidance, child care providers make tough choices on whether to close or stay open; State extends Alaska school closures and enacts new restrictions as coronavirus count grows to 14 and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Which Y-K Delta Villages Are Restricting Travel To Protect Against Coronavirus?; Grant Aviation And Ravn Air Begin Screening Workers, Passengers For COVID-19 Symptoms and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks Pioneer Home helps residents video chat with loved ones; Local soup kitchen transitions to takeout service over coronavirus concerns and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: Kiana contractor cleared after testing negative for COVID-19; North Slope police temporarily adjust procedures due to COVID-19 concerns and more ->

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Iditarod musher Mille Porsild wins Rookie of the Year; DOJ seeks applicants for $65M in grants to fight human trafficking; Palmer chamber creates gift card incentive for local spending and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Coast Guard suspends search for Dutch Harbor fisherman; Governor Dunleavy to announce coronavirus economic plan Friday; Tired of ‘Into the Wild’ rescues, locals want bus removed; Dentists, eye doctors and veterinarians must cancel all non-urgent procedures to safeguard personal protective equipment supplies and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Dunleavy: Alaska’s borders with Canada to remain open; With school closures keeping kids home, Alaska families scramble to work and care for children; Cold weather shelter to move into Juneau Arts and Culture Center to improve social distancing; Alaska Marine Highway to turn away passengers with flu-like symptoms and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel Closes Municipal Buildings, Considers Ways To Keep Hauling Water During COVID-19 Outbreak; AVCP Closes Head Start, Museum Indefinitely; Elective Health Procedures Postponed For 3 Months and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Alaska House passes H.B. 308, providing relief for workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic; Fairbanks fitness studio brings classes home during outbreak; Arctic research fieldwork impacted by COVID-19 precautions; Meals on Wheels program looking for volunteers and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: State comes together for Ashley, once again; Northwest Arctic, North Slope issue COVID-19 disaster declarations and more ->
 
 
 
 
Erin Kirkland, Alaska On The Go: Arizona to Colorado: COVID-19 family travel update
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing, Must Read Alaska: Live blog: Alaska Coronavirus updates – Blood bank needs blood, but…
The important news you need to know about the novel coronavirus is coming at Alaskans like a firehose.

Must Read Alaska updates relating to the COVID-19 coronavirus will be included on this running post, where you can see updates throughout the days and nights ahead. (Previous stories about the coronavirus response can be found under the All Stories tab.)

Send your news tips to suzanne@mustreadalaska.com.
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Idit-a-twofer
 
 
 
 
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (PRWEB) March 20, 2020: Author Kristi Clark’s new book “The Bush Kids” is a true story depicting many of her family’s adventures in the rugged Alaskan wilderness in the 1960s.

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Ice climber dies after falling near Valdez Glacier; As Alaska restaurants adapt to new restrictions, owners are thankful for community support; 5th Avenue Mall temporarily closed over novel coronavirus concerns; Anchorage hospitals partner to provide drive-up COVID-19 testing clinic and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTUU: Do your part: Physicians family with a plea; Neighbors in East Anchorage look out for each other amid COVID-19 pandemic; ‘We are all in this together’ — Girdwood business owner on Alyeska ski closure and more ->

KTOO Public Media: Bracing for supply shortages, Alaska bush grocers are boosting orders and planning ahead; Alaskans are ‘panic-buying’ at local stores. Here’s why that’s not necessary. And more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Leadership Visible In Bush As Pandemic Looms; KYUK Coronavirus Update: March 19, 2020 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks school district distributes food to students in need; Fairbanks Food Bank thanks community for support during pandemic; Fairbanks North Star Borough temporarily suspends MAC buses and Van Tran services; State Alaska Legislature provides relief funding for coronavirus and more ->
 
 
 
 

By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Surges Of Up To 100 Meteors Per Hour Will Light Up The Alaska Skies During The 2020 Lyrid Meteor Shower This April
 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: Breaking free

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: AWWU: ‘Your toilet is not a trash can’; News Recently laid off? Here’s how you can get back on your feet; Small but mighty crowd cheers on Iditarod finish amid coronavirus concerns; Alaskans can now send virtual messages to elders in nursing homes and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTUU: Local businesses continue to adapt to closures; AK Railroad suspends Aurora Winter Train; ASD: Sullivan Arena to be homeless shelter, graduations impacted; SOY Rabbit Creek Elementary Art Bowls and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: Governor to shut down dining at bars and restaruants; total confirmed Alaska COVID-19 cases up to 6; Former Gov. Parnell, former US Sen. Begich to lead team aiming to stabilize Alaska’s economy; Suspended cruise ship season triggers deep tourism workforce cuts in Juneau; How can Juneau keep homeless residents safe while also protecting them from coronavirus? More ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: State Bans Restaurant Dining As Alaska’s Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Grow To 6; Online Retailer Trying To Prioritize Essential Goods; Kaiser’s Iditarod Run Not What He Hoped and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Remains of Missing Quinhagak Child Found on Outskirts of Community; Scam Alert: Suspects Posing as APD Are Calling and Asking for Payment via Gift Cards Due to Missed Jury Duty; GCI Announces Temporary Public Closure of Many Urban Retail Stores; Tlingit & Haida’s 85th Annual Tribal Assembly Postponed and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: City of Fairbanks announces changes being made in response to the coronavirus; Fairbanks School District Superintendent addresses school closures and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: Kiana man in precautionary quarantine awaiting COVID-19 test and more ->
 
 
 
 

By Greg Kim, KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Post-Retirement, Reyne Athanas To Be Inducted Into Alaska Women’s Hall Of Fame
 
 
 
 

By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Sample The Unlimited Tasty Food At The Upcoming Spenard Food Truck Festival In Alaska
 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: Winner Wærner
 
 
 
 

Suzanne Downing Must Read Alaska: Mad dash: Anchorage panic buying sets in; Kodiak nurses decide not to strike after all and more ->

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Anchorage couple featured in ‘Say Yes To The Dress America’; The Daily 5: Waerner leads, four-legged fuel & an Iditarod side effect mushers can’t train for; Getting Outside & Online: What Anchorage families can do during extended spring break; 25 Years of BP Teachers of Excellence: Chohla Moll and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Iditarod loses another major sponsor; 2YH: Covid-19, social distancing and why it’s important; Restaurants, bars make major changes in response to mayor’s emergency order and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Westerdam cruise ship no longer coming to Juneau; As COVID-19 scare looms, small businesses in Juneau brace for tough times and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Here’s What YKHC Is Doing Now To Fight COVID-19; Norwegian Far Out In Front As Bethel Mushers Head To Nome; No Camping In K300 Race; Kusko Cab Drivers Working Under Individual Discretion; Kusko Kush Keeping Regular Hours; Diehl Scratches and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Kasilof Man Arrested on Assault Charges after Attacking Victim with Metal Pipe; Wasilla Man Arrested on Murder Charges following Welfare Check; Coast Guard Medevacs Fisherman Injured 170 Miles Southwest of Kodiak and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: 2 cases of coronavirus confirmed in Fairbanks; University of Alaska graduation commencement ceremonies cancelled and more ->

KTUU: Former Alaska First Lady Bella Hammond has died; Anchorage bars, breweries, & restaurants will be closed for dine-in and gyms will be closed until March 31 starting at 5 p.m. Monday; ASD to provide free food to students as schools remain closed over COVID-19 concerns; Municipality says Ben Boeke is best choice for a temporary homeless shelter; Alaska maritime cargo companies confident coronavirus won’t disrupt shipments and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Iditarod photographer stays in focus with new project and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Alaska’s chief justice shuts down all new jury trials; Alaska health department issues advisory for travelers returning from other countries and states and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Two Y-K Delta Teams On Norton Sound Coast, Third On The Way; Y-K Delta Teams Fall To Middle Of Pack and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Anchorage Mayor Signs Emergency Order and Announces Additional Public Health Protections; K9 Lenox Assists in Arrest of Fairbanks DUI Suspect; Two Teens Arrested following Series of Armed Robberies Carried out in last Week and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Students and chaperones return from France after travel ban forces them to cut the trip short and more ->
 
 
 
 

By Harry B. Dodge III, Your Digital Wall: Kodiak Archipelago’s Beauty and Danger Reaches a Nationwide Scale through Author’s Collection of Stories and F
 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: Qrill’s Iditarod