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The economic strain caused by the COVID-19 crisis is forcing more people to look for help getting basic necessities like food. 

With the shelter typically open overnight from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. and other public buildings closed, many homeless community members have nowhere else to go.

A dozen dental assistants formed a factory line and began assembling the masks.

Faith institutions in Alaska are dealing with a ban on public gatherings at a time when many people are looking for guidance from religious leaders. Many churches have adapted to the new online world quickly.

Juneau-based life coach Brandee Gerke frames her coaching strategies around what she calls a “resilience mindset,” or the capacity to navigate change and adversity.

Now that people are hunkered down because of COVID-19, more customers are buying groceries online — which isn’t possible for everyone.