People who applied for individual CARES Act funded grants can no longer get them if they’ve already gotten housing assistance grants from the city.
Business
State regulatory commission gives final approval for BP-Hilcorp deal
Oil company Hilcorp has received the last regulatory approval in its deal to buy the Alaska assets once owned by BP.
In downtown Anchorage, a quiet holiday season and an uncertain future
According to the Anchorage Downtown Partnership, many businesses are adapting to online ordering and curbside pickup to ease COVID-19 concerns and salvage the holiday season.
Rep. Young joins Democrats to pass marijuana legalization bill
Congressman Don Young was one of only five Republicans to vote for a bill that would decriminalize marijuana. The bill passed 228-164 but is unlikely to go further before Congress adjourns.
FEMA official explains how insurers see floods, mudflows and landslides
Earthquake policies usually cover landslides, while flood policies usually cover mudflows. But they’re usually separate additions to regular property insurance.
As pandemic worsens, Alaskans endure ‘inexcusable’ wait for relief
Frustration and impatience with Congress is building among out-of-work Alaskans and local leaders, who say the lack of a social safety net has made it far more painful to maintain the health mandates aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19.