On Monday, Anchorage was among many cities in the U.S. to place major restrictions on restaurants, as well as businesses that typically garner more than 50 patrons at a time. Some companies outside of Anchorage are making similar changes to encourage social distancing, without being prompted to do so by emergency orders.
KPBSD Working On Online Distance-Learning For Students
Author: Jason Lee |The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District has plans to ensure that students, scheduled to be out of school until the end of March, retain access to an education from their teachers and schools.
Anchorage Emergency Order Restricts Businesses And Gatherings
Author: Jason Lee |Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz signed an emergency order on Monday, limiting the operation of restaurants, theaters, gyms, and other mass gatherings in Anchorage, effective Monday at 5 p.m.
Soldotna St. Patrick’s Day Parade Cancelled Due To Health Concerns
Author: Jason Lee |The 29th Annual Sweeney’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, scheduled for March 17, has been cancelled, according to a Friday afternoon news release.
President Trump Declares National Emergency For Coronavirus
Author: Jason Lee |
Speaking from the Rose Garden, President Trump said, “I am officially declaring a national emergency.” He said it would free up as much as $50 billion for state and local governments to respond to the outbreak. Trump also waived interest on federally held student loans and moved to prop up energy markets, by directing the Department of Energy to buy oil to fill the strategic petroleum reserve “’right up to the top.”
Friday Iditarod Update – Ruby
Author: Jason Lee |We’ve got the current top five standings, as well as major changes to Iditarod events due to COVID-19 concerns.
Anchorage Assembly Seeking Ways To Function Despite COVID-19
Author: Jason Lee |Anchorage Assembly Chair Forrest Dunbar announced on Thursday that he is calling Special Meetings of the Anchorage Assembly on March 12 and 20, both at 5:00 PM, for the introduction and potential passage of measures designed to prepare the the Municipality and the Assembly Department for any future outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Thursday Iditarod Update – Cripple
Author: Jason Lee |
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — While most major sporting events have been canceled, mushers in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race continue their 1,000-mile march west across Alaska. But race officials have announced post-race changes in Nome, the Bering Sea community where the race ends. Officials have postponed both the Meet the Mushers event and the awards banquet set for next week. Officials in Nome are closing most city buildings to the public, except for the city’s mini-convention center, which serves as race headquarters. However, the city will be limiting the number of people allowed inside. That number has yet to be determined.
Pebble Project Update Presented To Kenai / Soldotna Joint Chamber
Author: Jason Lee |A representative from Pebble Limited Partnership presented in front of a joint Kenai / Soldotna Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Wednesday, pledging that the Pepple Project is getting closer to completion.
Nonprofit Organization Reports Extensive Alaskan Pollution
Author: Jason Lee |Earthworks, along with four Alaska conservation, environmental health and justice organizations, released a report on Tuesday regarding the record of spills and pollution violations at Alaska’s five major operating hardrock mines: Red Dog, Fort Knox, Pogo, Kensington and Greens Creek.