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
Tag Archives: AK News
Alaska News March 23, 2020
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 ->
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
Alaska News March 22, 2020
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
Alaska News March 21, 2020
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 ->
Alaska News March 20, 2020
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.
Alaska News March 19, 2020
Alaska News March 18, 2020
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 ->
Alaska News March 17, 2020
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 ->
Alaska News March 16, 2020
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 ->
Alaska News March 15, 2020
KTVA The Voice of Alaska: The Daily 5: A warm, slow trail, a lead dog’s life saved & a musher tougher than a snowhook; ‘I thought she was dying in my hands’: Failor says Iditarod vet saved his dog’s life; APD: Man suffers life-threatening injuries in Denali Street shooting; Fred Meyer ramps up hiring, takes steps in response to COVID-19 demand and more ->
KTUU: Fairview shooting leaves one man hospitalized with life threatening injuries; Unexpected healing on the Iditarod Trail after serious January accident; Norwegian Iditarod musher first to the Bering Sea coast and more ->
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Y-K Delta Mushers Remain On Yukon As Others Head To Coast; The ‘Boss’ Scratches, But Helps Klejka Down the Trail and more ->
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Don Young co-sponsors bill that could give veterans access to medical marijuana; Troopers take precautions to continue serving community during coronavirus outbreak and more ->
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: The Small Bakery At Talkeetna Roadhouse In Alaska Has Pies Known Around The World
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: This Summer, Take An Alaskan Vacation On A Floating Cabin In Prince William Sound
Suzanne Downing Must Read Alaska: COVID, the series at Must Read Alaska Search Results and more ->
Craig Medred: Strange springs done