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Kake, Alaska (KINY) - The City of Kake is implementing a two-week travel ban into and out of the city.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KTKN) - Alaska State Troopers are on the hunt for a missing 5-year-old boy from Ketchikan.

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Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau police have arrested a man after he allegedly pulled a gun on a pizza delivery driver.

Juneau, Alaska (AP) - Alaska lawmakers fell short of a self-imposed goal of completing their most pressing work Friday.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Police Department officers responded on Friday evening to an apartment building in the Mendenhall Valley for a report that a man pointed a gun at a pizza delivery driver.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the State of Alaska is issuing two more health mandates.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services today confirmed Juneau’s fourth case of COVID-19.

Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - An Anchorage hospital is reporting a patient's death from the coronavirus.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - In an effort to promote social distancing, and for the health of Juneau riders and van operators, CAPITAL AKcess is currently limiting van capacity to two riders.

Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - The mayor of Alaska's largest city announced a two-week extension Friday to his "hunker down" order telling residents to stay home as much as possible, as more coronavirus cases are confirmed.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau School District has announced that Adriana Northcutt will be the next assistant principal of Thunder Mountain High School.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - To help encourage social distancing and implement great ideas, starting today, the Juneau Police Department will be accepting correctable citations through email.

Juneau, Alaska (AP) - The Alaska Legislature is working toward a self-imposed goal of completing their most pressing work as soon as Friday but has yet to reach an agreement on a state spending package.

Washington, DC (AP) - President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law Friday.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A letter was sent to the governor after a 7-2 vote by the assembly asking him to do more to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus in state office buildings.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau City Hall is organizing volunteers to help fellow residents during the pandemic.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Sealaska Heritage Institute Board of Trustees decided to postpone Celebration 2020 until 2021.

Washington, DC (KINY) - Multiple news agencies report the House has passed the largest emergency aid package in US history.

Palmer, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska State Troopers said a person arrested on outstanding warrants falsely claimed she had tested positive for COVID-19.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services today announced 10 new positive cases of COVID-19 in four Alaska communities.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Mayor and Assemblymember Carole Triem has been working on a local package to help Juneau.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Assembly approved an ordinance to create more options for the homeless during the COVID-19 crisis.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The House of Representatives passed a bill extending Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s public health disaster emergency declaration until this fall.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services today confirmed Juneau’s third case of COVID-19.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The CBJ Assembly approved changes in the way they conduct meetings in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - As cases of COVID-19 continue to climb in Alaska, there’s been growing calls for Gov. Mike Dunleavy to issue a statewide shelter-in-place order

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - According to a report in Seatrade Cruise News, health officials have clarified that live, infectious SARS-CoV-2 was not found in Diamond Princess cabins up to 17 days after they were vacated.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Volunteer and Community Collaboration Task Force is accepting both Volunteers and Requests for Assistance from individuals and businesses/organizations in the community.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The studies are the COVID-19 Business Needs Survey for Southeast Alaska and the Southeast Alaska COVID-19 Business Impacts Survey.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Bishop Andrew Bellisario has suspended public Mass until further notice in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sitka, Alaska (KINY) - Local grocery stores and pharmacies in Sitka are offering delivery and curbside pick up.

Juneau, Alaska (AP) - Claims for unemployment benefits have risen sharply in Alaska as concerns over the coronavirus ripple through the state, officials said Thursday.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau Assembly has a Special Assembly Meeting on COVID-19, March 26, at 6 p.m. in City Hall Assembly Chambers.

Washington, DC (KINY) - The Alaska Congressional Delegation is applauding funding awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to health care providers across Alaska.

Ketchikan, Alaska (AP) - A state wildlife official has warned Alaska residents to prepare for bears emerging from winter hibernation.

Prince of Wales, Alaska (KINY) - Starting on March 28, the Inter-Island Ferry Authority will implement a 4-day per week schedule.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The bill also increases the internet speed for Alaska schools.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The CBJ Docks and Harbors Department has a final resting place in mind for the defunct tug boat Lumberman.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau school students will be back in class beginning Monday, but not in their classrooms, but rather at home connecting with their teachers and classmates online.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - Melissa Charles, 27, was convicted at her trial of two drug felonies, misconduct involving controlled substances in the second-degree.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Capital Transit will comply with a governor's order to prevent groups of 10 people or more of being close together.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Sewer systems across the country and in Juneau could be clogged by disinfecting wipes, gloves and toilet paper.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Ramada by Wyndham Juneau has begun to collect medical gloves they can donate to medical professionals at Bartlett Regional Hospital.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Amalga Distillery has refocused resources to produce some hand sanitizer needed in Juneau.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Ron's Apothecary Shoppe provided a special donation to help the communities first responders.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - An airline that provided charter flights with floatplanes for 20 years has closed its doors.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Emergency Cold Weather Shelter operated by St. Vincent de Paul Juneau has been open since Friday, March 20 at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - There are 17 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Alaska as of Wednesday evening.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - Many Alaska Department of Transportation employees are now telecommuting, and the Alaska Marine Highway System has reduced shipboard crew levels at the Ketchikan Shipyard to the minimum necessary to safely care for assets.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services has informed the Ketchikan Gateway Borough that there have been two new positive test results for COVID-19 in Ketchikan.

Seattle (KINY) - Alaska Airlines has announced major changes in service and pay schedules for its executive team.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Marine Highway System's M/V Lituya's schedule has been changed, effective March 26 through April 30.

Washington, DC (AP) - The White House and Senate leaders agreed early Wednesday on a $2 trillion economic rescue package, the largest in the country's history.

Haines, Alaska (KINY) - Port Chilkoot Distillery in Haines has temporarily shifted production focus from making whiskey to making hand sanitizer in response to the spread of COVID-19.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - An item on the agenda of the CBJ Docks and Harbors Board of Directors meeting Thursday is aimed at providing financial relief to permit holders

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - City and Borough of Juneau Port Director Carl Uchytil is doing double duty as an Operations Section Chief for the CBJ Incident Command charged with combating the coronavirus.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Coeur Alaska, Inc. has announced that it continues to take precautionary measures at its Kensington mine site.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska State Employees Association filed a temporary restraining order seeking an injunction to force the state to enforce social distancing and work at home for non-essential state employees.

Seattle, Washington (KINY) - The Alaska cruise season for 2020 will be delayed indefinitely and will not start until after the COVID-19 outbreak and public health emergency in Washington state has ended.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Attorneys for the state Division of Elections say a state court judge too loosely interpreted recall standards in ruling an effort to remove Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy from office could advance.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - Three new cases of the coronavirus were reported on Tuesday bringing the total of cases to nine.

Sitka, Alaska (KINY) - The Sitka Assembly ordered non-critical entities and businesses to close to the public and ordered residents to stay home as much as possible.

Juneau, Alaska (AP) _ The Alaska Legislature has approved legislation that would lower rates for residents of state-supported elder-care facilities.

Washington, DC (ABC News) - The $2 trillion-dollar economic relief package was agreed in the early morning hours today.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - Frankie Seludo, 26, pled guilty to attempted misconduct with a controlled substance in the second-degree.

Klawock, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska State Troopers responded to a verbal disturbance and located a wanted female.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A three-vehicle chain-reaction crash slowed traffic south of the Auke Bay roundabout.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Permanent Fund Dividend Division has closed offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau.

BETHEL, Alaska (AP) — Officials say Alaska;'s response rate to the ongoing U.S. census count is half the national average.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services is reporting that an additional individual has tested positive for COVID-19 in Ketchikan.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - One Alaskan has died from COVID-19 as of Tuesday and the total number of cases has risen to 42.

Juneau, Alaska (AP) - The Alaska Senate approved legislation Tuesday that would extend Gov. Mike Dunleavy's public health disaster emergency declaration over the coronavirus.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - In concert with the State of Alaska’s COVID-19 Health Mandate closing all public and private schools to students through May 1, the City and Borough of Juneau will be extending current closures of similar public facilities for the same duration.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska House of Representatives voted unanimously on Tuesday to pass a bill that would prevent a backlog of rape kits

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - In keeping with the Assembly’s direction for residents to “Hunker Down,” beginning March 24, the City and Borough of Juneau has changed the way services are delivered to the public.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The second case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Juneau.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Officials expect to handle 10 cases per day for the first week with the ability to expand to 32 tests per day after that.

Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - Former Lt. Gov. Valerie Davidson has been named president of Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Legislature passed a bill on Tuesday expanding mental health services in Alaska.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - 4,600 meals were served last week and the same amount is expected each week until school resumes May 1.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - How are Juneau businesses holding up during the coronavirus pandemic?

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau is waving the signature requirement for the Senior Sales Tax Exemption log sheet at stores aimed at mitigating the spread of coronavirus.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - After several amendments, the CBJ Assembly approved a resolution to order residents to hunker down and ordered the closure of several non-essential businesses.

Washington, DC (KINY) - Alaskans won't have to receive a REAL ID this year.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Help has come in many forms in Juneau as the community deals with closures and restrictions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - House Bill 308 allows Alaskans to apply for unemployment benefits if they have lost work and are being forced to stay at home and care from children displaced from school.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - The Coast Guard rescued two kayakers Monday in Ketchikan after one of their kayaks sustained damage and took on water.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Authorities in Alaska said an 18-year-old man is under arrest, suspected in the murder and sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl who went missing in a small western Alaska village.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski says at least 19 Alaska residents are stuck in Peru due to the global outbreak of the COVID-19 crisis.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - The number of cases of COVID-19 increased overnight in Alaska, according to state officials.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - To prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the State of Alaska has issued its tenth health mandate based on its authority under the Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration signed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy on March 11.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The CBJ Assembly heard from several medical professionals and others with opinions on how best to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau has contracted with the State of Alaska Legislative Information Offices to provide telephonic participation services during Monday’s Special Assembly meeting at 5 p.m.

Juneau, Alaska (AP) - The Alaska Senate on Monday approved a budget provision that would give residents a $1,000 payment as a way to blunt the economic impacts from the coronavirus.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - If you do not have a primary healthcare provider, Juneau residents can call the new Capital City Fire/Rescue COVID-19 screening hotline.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - In an effort to help “flatten the curve” of the COVID-19 pandemic in Juneau, Capital City Fire/Rescue in conjunction with Bartlett Regional Hospital will be initiating a temporary “quarantine at home” protocol for certain 911 transports.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The application deadline for the 2020 Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend deadline is fast approaching.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The bill introduced by Ivy Sponholz would also prevent the disconnection of utilities during the coronavirus pandemic.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - PeaceHealth Medical Group announced clinics are closed today and Tuesday, March 24 after two caregivers who work there tested positive for COVID-19.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska is expected to begin running out of money to pay doctors, hospitals and clinics who treat Medicaid patients.

Ketchikan, Alaska (AP) - An Alaska city is considering whether to allow cruise ships to dock there while waiting out the global ocean cruise suspension because of the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau case was one of 10 new cases reported by the state.

Sitka, Alaska (KINY) - The Sitka Emergency Unified Command said the move will help contain the spread of COVID-19.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A resolution that requests Juneau residents shelter in place was continued until Monday.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Non-essential travel will be restricted through Juneau International Airport as of midnight tonight.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Capital City Fire Rescue thanked Valley Paint Center and Capital Canvas for helping them get protective masks.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Assembly will ask residents to hunker down in place.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Another big event has been canceled by COVID-19.

March 21, 2020 ANCHORAGE — In addition to three new cases in Ketchikan, there are new cases in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Sterling and Soldotna.

Washington, DC (KINY) - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he thinks they'll be able to come together and pass a bill on Monday.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The total of cases rose to six in Alaska's First City Saturday.

Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - The mayor of Anchorage has announced his third emergency order in response to the coronavirus pandemic as two more cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the state

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Governor Mike Dunleavy has announced that Alaskan businesses can now apply for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s low-interest federal disaster loans.

Seattle (ABC) - A U.S. Navy hospital ship is expected to head to the Seattle region next week, with the intention of helping to alleviate the strain on the city's hospital system due to the influx of patients infected by the novel coronavirus.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - RavnAir Group is offering up to 30 percent off fares to all 115 communities that they serve in an effort to help Alaskans return home during this time of staying in place.

Washington, DC (AP) - The U.S. surgeon general on Thursday urged healthy Americans, especially younger ones, to donate blood as supplies dwindle amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Haines, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska Power & Telephone is waiving late fees and finance charges on all services it offers to customers through April 30. The company is also waiving all data overage fees on broadband accounts through April 30.

Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - Multiple Alaska villages have proposed banning or restricting passenger air travel in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Fred Meyer has announced that it will provide a one-time bonus to every hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing and customer service associate, amounting to $300 for every full-time associate and $150 for every part-time associate.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - To prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the State of Alaska is issuing two new health mandates.

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Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Two more cases of coronavirus have been diagnosed in Alaska, according to Chief Medical Officer Anne Zink.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - In response to the nationwide Covid19 outbreak, the Juneau Police Department will be making some adjustments to the way they serve the community and to limit exposure to staff.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Many Alaskans are receiving inaccurate or false text messages stating the National Guard is being deployed.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - At this time, all state owned airports across Alaska will remain open and fully operational.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Department of Health & Social Services has released the Health Alerts related to COVID-19.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - SEARHC has suspended certain non-emergent services in response to the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) developments.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the governor is focusing on multiple areas to provide stability to the economy and ensure Alaskans have the resources needed during this unprecedented time.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development has launched a website to assist businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - The mayor of Ketchikan has written a letter to the Dunleavy administration seeking assistance in restricting non-essential air travel into isolated communities such as Ketchikan.

Boston (AP) - The hottest new bar's dress code? Your sweatpants. And you don't even have to leave your couch.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) -The City and Borough of Juneau and Capital City Fire/Rescue yesterday implemented a voluntary screening process for people arriving at Juneau International Airport.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - As more positive cases of COVID-19 cases are confirmed in Alaska and the lower 48, Bartlett Regional Hospital is expanding its capacity to deal with COVID-19 patients.

Juneau, Alaska (AP) - Alaska Senate leaders said Friday that lawmakers are pushing to complete their most pressing work in the coming days, as concerns about the coronavirus persist.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Leaders in the Alaska State Senate have penned an open letter to Alaskans regarding the coronavirus response.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - The third case involves a Ketchikan Gateway Borough employee who worked closely with the first case.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau has moved to protect its homeless population from the coronavirus.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The CBJ Assembly voted to send a letter to Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy asking him to curtail travel at Juneau International Airport.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The federal government wants to send American checks to help keep the economy afloat.

Quinhagak, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska State Troopers identified the victim as 10-year-old Ida Aguchak.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Two oil production companies have announced they will reduce spending for projects on Alaska's North Slope by $270 million.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Public Libraries relaxed library card registration requirements so you can call or apply online while they are closed due to COVID-19.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The facility will be closed until April 2 to protect the health and safety of the public and employees.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Board of Education budget totals $71.2 million this year. It includes a cut of $2.5 million over last year's spending plan.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Getting academic work done and the impacts on graduation by COVID-19 were mentioned at a special Juneau Board of Education meeting.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Another case of coronavirus has been diagnosed in Southeast Alaska. No cases have been discovered in Juneau yet.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Capital Transit bus service and CAPITAL AKcess paratransit service will be free of charge starting tomorrow, March 20.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - To help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and protect the health and safety of the public and employees, the City and Borough of Juneau’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility will be closed until April 2.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Marine Highway System has announced a new boarding process to avoid disruptions in service, with travelers to be observed for symptoms of COVID-19 before boarding.

Washington, DC (AP) - President Donald Trump focused attention on possible treatments for the new coronavirus on Thursday, citing potential use of a drug long used to treat malaria and some other approaches still in testing.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium has suspended certain non-emergent services in response to the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) developments.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Glacier Valley Rotarians on Thursday donated $2,800 to help feed hungry kids.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly passed a resolution on March 16 to temporarily change how it conducts its public meetings.

Juneau, Alaska (AP) - Local Alaska officials fed up with deaths and rescues of people in ill-fated attempts to reach a legendary bus made famous by the book and movie “Into the Wild” want it removed.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The mayor has called for a special assembly informational meeting to be held Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Starting Friday morning, March 20, Eaglecrest Ski Area will be suspending all operations in an effort to contain the spread coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Juneau, Alaska (AP) - Congressman Don Young has angered some after recent comments about the coronavirus.

Sitka, Alaska (KINY) - Khari Wade, 49, received 30 years with 15 years suspended plus 15 years probation for a charge of exploitation of a minor.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau Police Department is now mapping crime in the community.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Representative Andi Story says she's pleased with the state's response to the pandemic.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Marine Highway System waived cancellation fees for those who want to avoid traveling right now.

Juneau, Alaska (AP) - The state health commissioner says Alaska received a statewide waiver from work requirements for food stamp recipients.

Juneau, Alaska (AP) - The Alaska House failed to get sufficient support to fully fund legislation that includes additional aid to help the state respond to coronavirus concerns.

Juneau, Alaska (AP) - The state department of labor has released some good news regarding the labor market.

Sitka, Alaska (KINY) - To expedite the coronavirus (COVID-19) testing process and eliminate unnecessary contamination of primary care clinics, the SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) recently opened alternative testing sites in five communities.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Iditarod musher Nic Petit has encountered problems late in the Iditarod for the third straight year

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The latest unemployment report showed 7.2 percent unemployment in southeast Alaska in January. Experts said they don't expect to see impacts from COVID-19 until the April report.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Foodland set aside two hours daily and Safeway four hours per week to help the most at-risk in Juneau from COVID-19.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Gov. Mike Dunleavy's disaster declaration provides up to $2 million in funding through the Small Business Administration for the coronvirus pandemic.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services has upped the total number of confirmed cases in the state.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Today, exactly 107 years after the First Territorial Alaska Senate passed a bill granting Alaskan women the right to vote, the Thirty-First Alaska Senate unanimously approved a resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of universal women’s suffrage in the United States.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, Bartlett Regional Hospital is screening patients and visitors for symptoms of COVID-19 along with travel history and possible exposure to the virus.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - The Ketchikan School Board convened an emergency meeting on Wednesday to receive an update regarding the COVID-19 situation in the community and subsequent plans to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, staff, and community members.

Bethel, Alaska (AP) - An Alaska woman facing deportation was unaware she was not a U.S. citizen until she was 22 years old, she said.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau's crime rate dropped from 2018 to 2019.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska House will consider a bill to consider relief for Alaskans who have lost time at work due to the spread of COVID-19.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau Police Department carries on its duties as it deals with the threat of the coronavirus, like all of us.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Cruise Blog reported two Quantum Class ships could be offered to Alaska next year.

Washington, DC (KINY) - President Donald Trump wrote on Twitter that the United States and Canada by mutual consent will temporarily close the Northern Border.

Quinhagak, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska State Troopers said a 10-year-old child was found dead Monday.

Palmer, Alaska (KINY) - Susanna Clawson, 32, of Anchorage was found lying on the ground with her alleged killer standing nearby.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A Norwegian musher is once again the winner of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports that there has been a positive test result for COVID-19 in Ketchikan.

Moab, Utah (KINY) - While Juneau may be in for a tourist-free summer after cruise ships postponed their voyages, Utah's premiere tourist mecca is experiencing its own problems of coronavirus-related shutdowns.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s Executive Council met and voted to postpone the 85th Annual Tribal Assembly considering the evolving pandemic.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly has declared a local emergency and escalated the Emergency Operations Center to Level 3.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A Ketchikan man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after accepting a plea in a murder case from 2018.

New Orleans (AP) - Low prices and concerns about the new coronavirus should postpone a Gulf of Mexico oil lease sale planned for Wednesday, environmental groups said Tuesday.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Perseverance Theatre is postponing all live performances of Fun Home given the recommendations of the CDC and Alaska Department of Health & Social Services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - In response to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced March 16 through March 27 will be non-student contact days in Alaska’s K-12 public schools to allow a period of planning and preparation for district personnel.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Governor Mike Dunleavy announced the creation of the Alaska Economic Stabilization Team on Tuesday.

Juneau, Alaska (AP) - Visitation at Alaska's state-supported elder-care facilities is being suspended amid concerns with the new coronavirus.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau International Airport, in conjunction with local, state and federal agencies, is responding to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic by implementing measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and help protect the health and safety of the public and employees.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - As a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of employees, citizens, clients, and the general public, the Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s offices in Juneau and all remote field offices.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt and members of the Alaska House Republican caucus have penned a letter to Gov. Mike Dunleavy requesting that urgent attention continue to be placed on Alaska’s economy.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - One of the chores assigned to Travel Juneau as it works to attract visitors here is the booking of conventions.

Washington, DC (KINY) - U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski urged Alaskans to pay attention to the latest health advisories and guidance as the state responds to the novel coronavirus.

Sitka, Alaska (KINY) - The move is an effort to limit public access to the building as the COVID-19 problem develops.

Hoonah, Alaska (KINY) - Court records show Jeffrey Devlin, 20, faces eight criminal charges that include sexual abuse of a minor in the second-degree.

Craig, Alaska (KINY) - Marjorie Young has passed away. She had served on the Sealaska board for 30 years.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - The declaration impacts the Ketchikan Gateway Borough, and the cities of Ketchikan and Saxman.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Two of Alaska’s major maritime cargo companies are confident the coronavirus outbreak will not disrupt shipments.

Foxboro, Massachusetts (KINY) - Several teams are interested in the NFL free agent.

Fairbanks, Alaska (KINY) - The cases were of older men but both are in stable condition.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Assembly approves bids for buses and clears the way for round-a-bouts in the Mendenhall Valley.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau School District could get the funds because student enrollment was higher than expected.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The resolution allows the CBJ to get state and federal help for fire rescue, Juneau Police and Bartlett Hospital.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - There remains no new cases of COVID-19 in the state.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - If health concerns are issue number 1, the economy is issue 1A, the Governor said during a briefing on COVID-19.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The mayor of Anchorage signed an order Monday closing gyms and entertainment venues and barring restaurants, bars, and other establishments from offering dine-in service to the public through the rest of March amid concerns over the new coronavirus.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska Air Group will be cutting flights.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The names of two Alaska State Troopers involved in the shooting death of a woman at a residence in the Anchor Point area of the Kenai Peninsula last Wednesday afternoon have been released.

Palmer, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska State Troopers found a dead woman in a driveway late Sunday and her alleged killer standing nearby.

Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - Major lifestyle changes are in store for Alaska's largest city.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Chamber is doing their part to help reduce the sperad of the COVID-19 virus.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Juneau Yacht Club has canceled all planned club activities and events immediately.

Douglas, Alaska (KINY) - The Douglas Community United Methodist Church said the Douglas Food Pantry will remain open during the COVID-19 situation.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - Schools are closed for two weeks and public facilities shuttered as Ketchikan deals with the threat posed by the coronavirus.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Bella Hammond died at the age of 87 on February 29, according to her obituary.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Two occupants were taken to Bartlett Regional Hospital for treatment after a morning trailer fire at Churchhill Trailer Park.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race has lost another major sponsor.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Troopers asked Alaskans to exercise greater care when opening email attachments, links in emails or phone calls related to the Coronavirus that are not from official sources.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A Norwegian musher is maintaining his lead in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Thomas Waerner was first to arrive at the Unalakleet checkpoint Sunday.

Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - Alaska officials said a drop in global oil prices will likely add $300 million to the state's current year budget deficit.

Washington, DC (AP) - A clinical trial evaluating a vaccine designed to protect against the new coronavirus will begin Monday, according to a government official.

For families utilizing school food services, the Juneau School District will provide free food beginning Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27.

Washington, DC (AP) President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Americans to cease hoarding groceries and other supplies.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Lynden is maintaining normal business operations and their services continue to run according to regular schedules.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Glacier Valley Rotary has suspended regular membership meetings for March 18 and March 25 as the board evaluates the coronavirus situation going forward.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - In light of the coronavirus outbreak across the world, the Travel Juneau Board of Directors has sent a letter to Gov. Mike Dunleavy urging him to take action on behalf of the travel industry.

Los Angeles (AP) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday called for all bars, wineries, nightclubs, and brewpubs to close in the nation's most populous state

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska School Activities Association is announcing the cancelation of the 2020 State Basketball and Cheer Championships.

Fairbanks, Alaska (KINY) - A City of Fairbanks Fire Department employee who recently traveled out of state became sick at work Friday has tested negative for coronavirus.

Washington, DC (AP) - President Donald Trump has tested negative for the new coronavirus, according to the president's personal physician.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - At this time, Eaglecrest Ski Area remains open, though the facility has implemented changes in response to coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Court System is taking steps to protect judges, staff, attorneys and defendants against the coronavirus.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - In addition to an update on the coronavirus and hot its impacting Juneau, the Assembly will take up a resolution at Monday evening's meeting that calls for changes to its rules of procedure because of the virus.

Washington, DC (KINY) - In order to help prevent the spread of travel-related cases of coronavirus in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad F. Wolf has issued a Notice of Arrival Restrictions.

Washington, DC (KINY) - The Department of Defense has issued a "stop movement" order of all personnel to, from or through locations designated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as Level 3 COVID-19 areas.

Washington, DC (AP) - President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States will broaden its European travel ban, adding Britain and Ireland to its list, and was considering imposing restrictions on travel within the U.S. to areas hit hard by the coronavirus spread.

Washington, DC (AP) - After days of resistance, President Donald Trump said Saturday that he was tested for the coronavirus and is awaiting his results as the White House stepped up precautions around him following his repeated direct and indirect exposures to COVID-19.

Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - A regulatory agency in Alaska has granted a request by Hilcorp Energy Company to keep its finances private during a $5.6 billion deal to buy BP Alaska's pipeline assets.

The House voted 32-7 to send to the senate fast track legislation that provides 24 million for the marine highway system to keep running and 45 million for medicaid.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A federal study says more shrubs growing on Arctic tundra likely will have little effect on the abundance of most bird species until the vegetation grows tall.