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Alaska News April 05, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Drive-in comedy at Chilkoot Charlie’s spreads laughs amid coronavirus worries; UAA students put electric scooter startup in motion and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: APD uses drone to rescue lost hiker; Alaska artist, educator adapting business amidst “hunker down” order and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Small business owner makes 3D printed masks to aid in effort during PPE shortage; Make a homemade mask from things found in your closet; Alchohol Control Board approves to-go drinks of adult beverages from restaurants and bars and more ->
 
 
 
 

Rasmuson Foundation: Help for Alaska in the time of coronavirus
 
 
 
 

Our Third Thirds: How Do You Open Your Mail?
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: The Finest

Alaska News April 04, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Anchorage will offer on-demand public transit, in lieu of bus service during COVID-19 crisis; Palmer farmers see increased demand for Alaska products; Inside the Gates: Military response to COVID-19 in Alaska and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Iditarod champion Emmitt Peters, Sr., known as the ‘Yukon Fox,’ dies at 79 and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Coping with Coronavirus: How Juneau karate instructors are kicking it in a time of social distancing; State suspends certain fees and fines through mid-May to ease economic pressure on Alaskans and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Howell: ‘Do What’s Right First, And Worry About The Money Later’; When Ravn Left, These Airlines Stepped In. And They Need Workers. And more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Hidden Source of Carbon Found on the Arctic Coast; Lessons from Bones, Dusty and Stinky and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Governor Dunleavy issues new heath alert, asks residents to wear masks in public settings; The Quarantine Kitchen Episode 1: Cinnamon Swirl Bread and more ->

Alaska News April 03, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Bail reduced for suspect in 1978 cold case murder of Shelley Connolly; LIVE: Anchorage mayor, school superintendent give update on COVID-19 response; New triage tent set to open Friday at Alaska Native Medical Center and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTUU: Legislative audit finds Department of Revenue discrepancies ‘unique to this administration’; ICYMI: Alaskan CBD company starts making hand sanitizer to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: After RavnAir’s exit, North Slope Borough announces partnership with Ryan Air; Federal loans may keep tourism operators afloat after COVID-19 pandemic wrecks the season and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Suspect Leaves the Scene of Eagle River Walmart Parking Lot after Brandishing Firearm at Officer; Nikiski Man Involved in March 3rd Collision on Seward Highway Arrested on 20 Counts, Including Multiple SAMs and more ->

 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: After canceling spring bear hunts, citing coronavirus concerns, state says residents may participate and more ->
 
 
 
 

The Arctic Sounder: Rural Internet providers offer options and more ->
 
 
 
 

Suzanne Downing Must Read Alaska: COVID Live blog: Alaska Railroad delays schedule and more ->
 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: Fear fear

Alaska News April 02, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Alaska health officials extend statewide mandates over COVID-19 concerns and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Judge declares mistrial in gold store triple murder trial; State cancels spring bear hunts, citing coronavirus concerns; Working from home tips and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Anchorage man who allegedly bought thousands of N95 masks and sold at huge markup faces steep fines; Tlingit and Haida leaders coordinate pandemic response efforts for citizens and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel Grocers ‘Significantly’ Increase Shipments To Stores, Anticipate Another Big Shopping Week and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks Resource Center unveils a new parenting hotline; Recovering Fairbanks COVID-19 patient speaks out as a cautionary tale and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Carey Seward, Only In Your State Alaska: 7 Beautiful Alaska Locations You Probably Didn’t Know Existed

Alaska News April 01, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Local credit unions offer deferrals on car, mortgage payments during COVID-19 outbreak; GCI sees unprecedented demand for internet services amid COVID-19 outbreak; GCI sees unprecedented demand for internet services amid COVID-19 outbreak and more ->
 
 
 
 

kTUU: Events go virtual to keep running social amid coronavirus pandemic and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: Where will the world’s cruise ships wait out the coronavirus pandemic? Maybe not Ketchikan. And more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Northway Man Commits Suicide During Tok Stand-Off with SERT; Arctic Village Man Spitting and Urinating in AST Vehicle Charged with Terroristic Threatening; Congressman Don Young Invites Alaskans to Join Him in Thanking Dr. Anne Zink and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Alaskans get more time to apply for this year’s dividend; Lying about having novel coronavirus could lead to 5 years in jail and a $50,000 fine; Fairbanks Native Association extends work-from-home plan and more ->
 
 
 
 

The Arctic Sounder: ‘Eskimo Ninja’ to lead online workouts for people at home and more ->
 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: Floundering
 
 
 
 

By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: The 18 Best Decisions You Can Make In Alaska

Alaska News March 31, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: 25 Years of BP Teachers of Excellence: Andrew Berkoski; Nonprofit offers support for Alaskans struggling with substance use amid COVID-19 outbreak and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTUU: Mat-Su comes together to support its seniors; Anchorage School District prepares to go live with distance learning; Alaska U.S. Attorney forms task force to prosecute COVID-19 related hoarding, price gouging and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO: State legislators approve budget boost for Alaska Marine Highway; Alaska’s COVID-19 case tally notches up 5; congressional delegation explains federal relief measures and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: GCI Extends Scholarship Deadline through April 15 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Mobile market does home deliveries during outbreak, brings local products to community; Fairbanks man arrested for DUI, charged with terroristic threatening for claiming he had COVID-19; Alaska celebrates Seward’s Day on the 153rd anniversary of the Alaska Purchase and more ->
 
 
 
 

Diane Kaplan, Rasmuson Foundation: An update from Diane Kaplan
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Double speak

Alaska News March 30, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Frontiers: Delivering hope during coronavirus crisis; WATCH: Mayor Berkowitz gives update on Anchorage response to COVID-19 pandemic and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Alaska cannabis industry following strict health safety measures to remain open through COVID-19 pandemic; COVID-19: Alaskans have questions. We have answers. And more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Resident of 90-bed Fairbanks center for seniors and rehab tests positive for COVID-19 and more ->

 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Cluster of COVID-19 cases associated with Fairbanks medical building and more ->

 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing Must Read Alaska: Nikiski hardware store gets a birdhouse-craze going in a time of social distancing and more ->

 
 
 
 
By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: The Underwater Phenomenon In Alaska That Will Completely Mesmerize You

 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: White spring

Alaska News March 29, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: ‘I saved my life’: Jury deliberating after Anthony Pisano testified during his triple murder trial; No. 6 figures: Zirkle wins Iditarod honor for dog care again; ASD and Alaska Public Media join forces to help students learn and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Family of Anchorage woman who died from COVID-19 remember an adventurous, ‘beautiful soul’; Alaska Legislature passes a budget with $1,000 PFD; Anchorage department stores change item return policies during COVID-19 pandemic and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: Body of missing Ketchikan five-year-old found; Coronavirus fears fuel assault on Bering Sea fishing boat, federal prosecutors charge and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Community-Wide Effort To Sew Masks Starts with YKHC Dental Assistants; Slideshow: Bethel Pulls Together As COVID-19 Closes In and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Legislature Approves Operating & Capital Budgets, COVID-19 Emergency Funding and more ->

 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Interior families having some social distancing fun and more ->

Alaska News March 27 & 28, 2020

KTUU The Voice of Alaska: pers search for missing 5-year-old in Ketchikan; 1 hiker escapes without injuries after being partially buried in Bird Ridge avalanche; Front Porch Project raises money for animal charities and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Seward fisherman hopes to fill freezers for the needy this summer; Coronavirus patient recovering in Ketchikan and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: For SNAP and WIC recipients, buying groceries during a pandemic is complicated; Hair stylists, barbers, tattooists among those with fewest options amid coronavirus closures and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: ‘We Crossed A Line Today’: Dunleavy Orders Statewide Shelter In Place, Limits Travel and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: The Secret Life of a Red Fox Family and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: GVEA makes changes in response to coronavirus; Alaska state permits will be required for burning, starting April 1; Noel Wien Library narrows public interaction to Bookmobile outside building and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: Amidst public criticism, AIDEA moves $35 million to Ambler Road project, citing coronavirus and more ->
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing, Must Read Alaska: Mayor Ethan tells criminals to abstain from crime and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Good bad-news
 
 
Craig Medred: Iditarod future

Alaska News March 26, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Trump extends Real ID deadline to October 2021 amid coronavirus outbreak; North Pole Middle School is Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national finalist; Alaska SeaLife Center closed for coronavirus safety, offering virtual visits and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTUU: Matanuska-Susitna Borough holds COVID-19 briefing, saying graduations will be online; Youtube is reducing video quality worldwide. And more ->

 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: This Juneau distillery is making hand sanitizer for organizations in need; How well does hunkering down work? Time will tell and more ->

 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Homes In Y-K Delta That Were Unable To Pay For Running Water Will Be Reconnected; How Y-K Delta Villages Will Enforce Travel Restrictions and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Citizen Helps Troopers Capture Two Burglars in Sterling Wednesday; Kodiak-Based Troopers ask Boat/Vehicle Owners Parked at Mill Bay Storage to Check for Theft/Damage and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Alaska lawmakers pass bill lowering Pioneer Home rates; Heavy snow in Fairbanks could potentially damage roofs engineer says; Permanent Fund Dividend offices close to public contact as filing deadline approaches and more ->

 
 
 
 
Congressman Don Young
Dear Alaskans,

COVID-19’s impact is very real, growing and causing all of us to adjust our daily habits as the situation changes. Weeks ago, I did not fully grasp the severity of this crisis, but clearly, we are in the midst of an urgent public health emergency. I wanted to take a moment to discuss the COVID-19 and to encourage all Alaskans to continue following CDC guidelines and local ordinances to keep our communities safe. Don’t forget to visit my Coronavirus Resource Center for up-to-date COVID-19 communications from the CDC, and as always, don’t hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns.

Please watch my special message below, and stay safe Alaska!

 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Nocebo COVID-O

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