Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross said in a statement that the funds are intended to help Tlingit and Haida “make a swift and lasting economic comeback.”
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Juneau Assembly creates systemic racism review committee
The committee will be tasked with reviewing legislation that comes before the Assembly to ensure that it doesn’t perpetuate discrimination or inequality in the community.
Remembering Natayla Isatchenko: Kodiak’s walking contradiction
Natalya Isatchenko was a woman almost everyone in Kodiak knew — but really didn’t know.
Juneau teachers and students prepare to start a new school year — virtually
Students and teachers hope the lessons learned from the quick transition to virtual learning last spring will carry over into the new school year.
Tribal groups question state’s lawsuit over pandemic hunting requests
Richard Peterson, the President of Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, says he wasn’t surprised by the state’s lawsuit, but he was disappointed.
City responds to rising COVID-19 cases with new restrictions
Starting Friday at noon, bars and gyms will be limited to half capacity and indoor group gatherings must be kept to fewer than 50 people.