As state, federal and local governments ramp up their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska has sent an emergency declaration to its 31,000 citizens.
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Anchorage man who allegedly bought thousands of N95 masks and sold at huge markup faces steep fines
According to a civil complaint, Juan Lyle Aune of Anchorage started purchasing packs of N95 masks in late February as concern about the coronavirus in Alaska started to spread. He later sold them on eBay and Amazon at over four times their purchase price.
Dunleavy extends statewide shutdown of dining at restaurants until further notice
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration has ordered dine-in service at restaurants and bars statewide to remain shut down until further notice, as the number of coronavirus cases in the state continues to grow.
Despite backlash over coronavirus timing, Alaska’s investment arm puts $35M into fund for Ambler Road
Despite largely negative input from the public, the AIDEA board voted unanimously to support a resolution to categorize the Ambler Road project as an Arctic Infrastructure project.
Bristol Bay health corp. executive removed after suggesting a COVID-19 conspiracy theory
A top official at Bristol Bay Area Health Corp. sent an email to other managers this month promoting the falsehood that the coronavirus pandemic is no worse than the flu and is part of a political conspiracy.
DOT says COVID-19 pandemic will delay core ferry service until mid-May
Travel restrictions has also lessened demand for passenger service.