Alaska is ranked as the worst in the nation, or the best at being least-sustainable. The median credit card balance is almost $4,000 with a median income of around $55,000. The expected time-frame until payoff is 17 months and 28 days.

Senator Lisa Murkowski announced on Monday that her bipartisan American Mineral Security Act is included in new legislation to help the U.S. recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Murkowski’s bill, which focuses on rebuilding domestic supply chains, aims to address systemic weaknesses exposed by the pandemic and protecting the future of U.S. manufacturing and competitiveness.

This week marks the 30th anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act. The ADA is civil rights legislation that guaranteed the rights of Americans with disabilities by prohibiting discrimination based on a disability, requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, and ensuring accessibility options for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations.

Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce took to social media on Monday morning to ask residents for help in curbing the spread of COVID-19. He proposed the use of preventative measures and efforts to slow the spread. He expressed his desire for the economy to keep going uninterrupted, as well as the importance of seeing schools re-open next month, but hopes to see behaviors on the peninsula that will be conducive to reducing the spread.

State Troopers out of Soldotna received a REDDI report on Saturday evening at 7:32 p.m. regarding a Chevrolet truck southbound from Mile 68 of the Sterling Highway. Troopers located the truck near Mile 85 of the Sterling Highway and initiated a traffic stop, leading to the driver speeding away at over 100 miles-per-hour.

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services announced the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in Alaska for a single day on Sunday – 231 newly diagnosed individuals. Of these, 186 are residents, including one in Homer, and 45 are nonresidents. Of the nonresident cases, 34 are in the seafood industry in Seward.

Apraxia Kids will host the 2020 Alaska Virtual Walk for Apraxia to continue the efforts of supporting children, families, and professionals affected by childhood apraxia of speech. Registered participants will have the opportunity to view the privately released virtual ceremony on September 5 and are encouraged to spread awareness by walking in their own local areas.

HBO Max addressed concerns about housing the 1939 film Gone With The Wind in their streaming library by adding an introductory disclaimer, discussing the film’s historical context. Despite recent controversy, the film is currently being shown without disclaimers at the Orca Theater in Soldotna.