The Asian giant hornet has been spotted within a few hundred miles of Southeast Alaska, but experts say that it’s unlikely they could establish a breeding colony in the region’s colder climate.
Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska
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The COVID-19 pandemic has erased most of Alaska’s cruise season, industry representative says
Nearly 70% of this summer’s cruise ship trips in Alaska have so far been canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a representative from Cruise Lines International Association Alaska.
Alaska ferries to receive $5M in federal stimulus cash
Alaska received a total of $29 million for rural transit as part of a larger $145 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration through the CARES Act.
State lawmakers want more legal guidance on Dunleavy’s CARES Act plan
CARES Act disbursements are being overseen by the U.S. Treasury Department’s inspector general, says Alaska state Rep. Chris Tuck. That will require due diligence by the state to ensure the money is spent appropriately.
Alaska Marine Highway won’t expand ferry service until COVID-19 travel restrictions are eased
The state of Alaska won’t be bringing more ferries into service until COVID-19 travel restrictions are relaxed and demand for passenger service increases.
Fishing towns object to Alaska’s mandate overruling local COVID-19 restrictions
As the fishing season ramps up, mid-sized coastal towns are finding they have little say over who shows up to work in the industry.