Juneau Assembly member Michelle Hale helped write the draft fireworks ordinance. She said she really wants to target the booming, concussive fireworks.
Alaska Native Government & Policy
White House taps ex-Tanana Chiefs chairman Victor Joseph for COVID-equity task force
Former Tanana Chiefs Conference Chief and Chairman Victor Joseph has been appointed to a federal task force to ensure all Americans are tested and treated for COVID-19 fairly.
Millions in Tlingit and Haida pandemic relief still available to tribal members
Households with tribal members financially impacted by the pandemic can get up to $1,000 in one-time payments.
Alaska tribes apply for broadband licenses to improve internet access
A startup called Alaska Tribal Spectrum received a $100,000 grant from the Denali Commission to register as many Alaska Native tribes during the final months of last year’s application period. The initiative has signed up nearly 70 tribes.
Alaska housing orgs are prepping more than $200 million in rent relief
The bucket of federal cash is so big, state housing officials think there’s enough to pay rent for everyone eligible — for a year.
Atka, Nikolski and St. George almost completely vaccinated against COVID-19
Indian Health Services has allocated 1,100 doses of the Moderna vaccine to the region, to date. Seven hundred have arrived, and 400 are still on the way.