The KPB’s re-opening phases, internal and external, will be aligned with the state health mandates. Initiating the roll-out of these phases will be carefully executed as part of Governor Dunleavy’s Reopen Alaska Responsibly plan to ensure staff and public safety.

Governor Dunleavy has said his administration will keep a close eye on the 2020 election cycle in Alaska. COVID-19 restrictions continue to disrupt the usual process of campaigning, gathering, and potentially the ability of people to gather at polling places later in the year.

The City of Kenai Fire Department is encouraging families with children, and even folks of other ages, to reach out to them if a birthday is on the way.  The fire department is offering “drive-by celebrations” for birthday boys and girls who cannot celebrate with their friends because of social distancing measures related to COVID-19.

Governor Mike Dunleavy held a press conference and was joined by Adam Crum, Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, on Thursday. They announced a new health mandate, as well as guidance regarding Health Mandate 16, also known as ‘Phase One’ in the Governor’s five phase approach towards re-opening the Alaskan economy.

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. The total positive case count, including recovered patients, now stands at 337. The active case count is now 119, which counts the total positive tests, subtracting all recoveries and fatalities.

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. The total positive case count in the state now stands at 335.

Governor Mike Dunleavy was joined by Dr. Anne Zink, Chief Medical Officer of Alaska, as well as Adam Crum, Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, for a press briefing on Tuesday evening. They discussed amending mandates as well as discussing a new plan leading towards a return to normalcy.

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported eight new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. The total positive case count in the state now stands at 329.

The Internal Revenue Service has announced that Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. AKDT is the deadline for individuals to register their children using the non-filer tool on the IRS website.  People who filed tax returns in 2018 or 2019 do not need to use that tool. Those who have not filed taxes but wish to register their children for a stimulus payment must do so.