August marks Child Support Awareness Month and children in-need are experiencing even more risk than usual due to COVID-19. A report has designated Alaska as one of the lowest-ranking states in a list of states with the most underprivileged children.

It is associated with a rapidly-developing storm force low, which moves into Bristol Bay late Sunday afternoon. It will bring widespread winds and rain to Southcentral. Winds in the aforementioned areas will strengthen with gusts expected in the 60 mph range along Turnagain Arm and higher elevations Sunday afternoon through evening.

The Legislative Budget and Audit Committee voted on Thursday to make it so more Alaskans will have access federal pandemic relief money made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

As part of a nationwide set of campaign stops, Libertarian candidate for President, Dr. Jo Jorgensen, will be making two campaign stops in Alaska next week. She will host an event in Ketchikan on September 3, followed by a stop in Juneau on September 4.

On Friday, August 28, at 3:00 p.m. in the Anchorage Legislative Information Office, the Senate Resources Committee will hold a hearing to take public testimony on and consider Governor Mike Dunleavy’s appointees to the Board of Fisheries: John Jensen, McKenzie Mitchell, Abe Williams, and John Wood.

Upon being notified about the cases, the Division of Juvenile Justice leadership immediately began working with DHSS Division of Public Health, Section of Epidemiology, and the Anchorage Health Department to respond to the cases, identify any other cases, and take additional steps to prevent further spread of COVID-19 at McLaughlin Youth Center.

If you are experiencing difficulty figuring out exactly how to handle applying for Medicare, you are not alone.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Symptom-Free Schools Protocol aims to provide a learning environment that is as free of illness as possible, so students and staff of all health levels can participate in school without fear. By extension, this will also promote the safety, health and welfare of local communities. This applies to students, staff, parents and guardians, volunteers, and any school visitors.

On Wednesday morning, the Center announced that their emergency fundraising goals have successfully been met. The social media announcement celebrated donations reaching $2 million.