The number of Alaskans diagnosed with COVID-19 rose by 22 on Monday — the largest one-day increase in reported cases in the state.
Tegan Hanlon, Alaska Public Media
Alaska’s new, Florida-based virtual school is not sitting well with some educators
The state of Alaska has entered into a $525,000 contract with Florida Virtual School, and the head of the statewide teachers’ union does not support it.
Prudhoe Bay worker tests positive for COVID-19, BP says
Oil and gas company BP confirmed Tuesday that a worker at Prudhoe Bay has tested positive for COVID-19.
Wristbands, longer shifts, fever checks: How Alaska oil companies are responding to the global pandemic
Hundreds of businesses have filed plans with the state outlining how they’ll bring out-of-state workers safely into Alaska.
UA chancellors unveil proposals for cutting degree programs
It’s the latest step in a monthslong process across the University of Alaska system to close a budget gap driven by years of cuts to state funding and declining enrollment.
Alaska health department confirms 10 new COVID-19 cases
The new cases include five newly-diagnosed Alaskans from the Anchorage area and two from Fairbanks. Two are from North Pole and one is from Juneau, according to the latest data from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services.