With COVID-19 concerns, hand sanitizer has been flying off the shelves. But distilleries are creating their own product.
Business
Alaska telecom companies say they’re staying on top of internet demand
“The latest two releases of the ‘Call of Duty’ video game have put more demand on our network than recent events, and our network continues to operate flawlessly,” says Alaska Communications’ external affairs director.
Dunleavy’s COVID-19 economic plan includes PFD payments in April, plus $1B in statewide relief
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s COVID-19 economic plan calls for $1,300 permanent fund dividend payments in April, as well as for a $1 billion fund to stabilize the state’s economy.
One Juneau shop owner is scaling back a dream because of COVID-19
The coronavirus is drastically altering the social landscape we live in. It’s also forcing Alaskans to reconsider their plans for the future.
Bracing for supply shortages, Alaska bush grocers are boosting orders and planning ahead
Supplies of certain products have run low in Alaska because of people stocking up in the wake of coronavirus concerns. In Bristol Bay, several grocery stores are preparing to offset the wave of product shortages in the region.
Juneau business owners hope for the best as Alaska closes bars, dining rooms
The health mandate begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday and instructs all bars, breweries, restaurants and other eating establishments to close dining areas and tasting rooms, and encourages them to instead offer delivery service or to-go orders. The mandate is in effect through at least April 1.