Across the country, from California to Kansas to New York, a sharp surge in omicron cases has led to long and frustrating COVID-19 testing lines.
Alaska coronavirus news
Live updates and information on COVID-19 in Juneau and Alaska
As COVID cases skyrocket, Alaska health officials watch hospitalizations and staffing
In the last week, the omicron variant has pushed Alaska’s daily case counts higher than the fall delta variant surge and sidelined health care workers at an alarming rate.
Alaska gains residents for the 1st time in 4 years
From April 2020 to July 2021, Alaska’s population increased by 932 people.
Skagway residents can start collecting additional unemployment benefits this month
The money for the program comes from a gift made last year by Norwegian Cruise Lines.
Craig schools go remote, Ketchikan stays in person as omicron wave hits Alaska
In-person learning in Craig is scheduled to resume Jan. 17, but the superintendent says that could change.
Juneau schools prepare to reopen after winter break amid COVID surge
Juneau’s schools are set to open to students on Monday. KTOO’s Bridget Dowd spoke with Juneau School District Superintendent Bridget Weiss about what it takes to keep schools open during a surge of new COVID-19 cases.