Healthcare professionals are warning of the looming impacts on young people from the current measures to mitigate the coronavirus pandemic.
Community
Juneau expands shelter options for homeless into the summer
The city extended the cold weather shelter’s contract for three more months this week and plans to open its new campground Tuesday.
UAS students and teachers cope with lack of physical community
For University of Alaska Southeast students and teachers, transitioning to online learning has not been smooth.
Amid food supply chain concerns, tribal governments request emergency hunts
As the pandemic plays out, Kake’s tribal president says the grocery store shelves have looked different.
Juneau’s downtown homeless shelter takes further steps to protect patrons from COVID-19
The Glory Hall’s director said she hopes serving meals outside is a temporary solution to keeping people safe. She has reached out to the city to ask for a larger indoor space.
Legal advocates warn about uptick in domestic violence during pandemic
The confined living situations introduced by the pandemic — while necessary for slowing the spread of COVID-19 — can increase the likelihood of domestic violence for some Alaskans.