The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported four new positive COVID-19 cases in their Thursday update. That makes the total positive case count in the state at 387. Three of the new cases are out of Anchorage, with the other out of Tok.

As patients recover from COVID-19, the Blood Bank of Alaska is encouraging them to consider donating their plasma, which has antibodies that can help treat patients infected with the same disease.

A call into the Kenai Police Department on Wednesday morning alerted officers to a supposed pipe bomb being found at a residence. The Woodland Subdivision in Kenai was subsequently blocked off and evacuated, with no traffic or pedestrians being allowed in the area. An all-clear was given after the components were removed. but KPD said that the components from the scene are under investigation by a bomb technician.

Access to food on the peninsula has been especially difficult with social distancing measures making it more difficult for some in-need to go grocery shopping. To help, Change 4 The Kenai is encouraging residents to utilize a local food pantry to allow residents to find food during a challenging stretch.

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported no new positive COVID-19 cases in their Wednesday update. That leaves the total positive case count in the state at 383.

With the state’s second-worst wildland fire season looming large in Alaskans’ memories, Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week to help reduce the risk of a replay this summer.

The Legislative Budget and Audit Committee approved Federal CARES Act funding for Alaskan communities and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. They agreed to the approval on Monday night. The federal funding had been allocated by Governor Mike Dunleavy after being sent to the state.

With the 2019-2020 school year set to officially end on May 20, the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is already making plans for launching the 2020 – 2021 school year.  Pending any changes to the calendar, the school year is set to launch on August 18, and the district is gearing up for a return to the school buildings after weeks of distance learning.

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported two new positive COVID-19 cases in their Tuesday update. That makes the total positive case count in the state 383. Both new cases are out of Juneau.