**COVID-19 HEALTH MANDATE**
To slow the spread of COVID-19, the State of Alaska is issuing its fifteenth health mandate, based on its…
Trump Cuts US Funding to WHO
WHITE HOUSE – U.S. funding to the World Health Organization is being halted by President Donald Trump, who blames…
Anchorage Mayor Updates and Extends Emergency Orders
ANCHORAGE — Tuesday Mayor Berkowitz issued Emergency Order EO-06, which updates and extends previous emergency orders. Emergency Order EO-06…
Eight New Cases of COVID-19 Announced in Five Alaska Communities; One New Death
ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Tuesday announced one new death and eight new…
Anchorage Driver Arrested after Prolonged Pursuit in Anchorage City Limits
Anchorage police announced the arrest of an Anchorage man who was taken into custody after an on-again-off-again vehicle pursuit…
Obama Endorses Biden, Says ‘Country’s Future Hangs on This Election’
WASHINGTON – Former U.S. President Barack Obama endorsed his former second in command, Joe Biden, for president Tuesday, calling…
Trump’s Assertion of Authority to Reopen Economy Challenged
WHITE HOUSE – The assertion from U.S. President Donald Trump that he has “the ultimate authority” on lifting stay-at-home…
Trump Downplayed Coronavirus Threat Throughout February
WASHINGTON – The White House campaign-style video promoting President Donald Trump’s defense of his actions combating the emerging coronavirus…
State of Alaska To Launch Joint COVID-19 Website
Anchorage, Alaska – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of Governor Mike Dunleavy, Department of Health and…
Department Begins Issuing New $600 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Money
JUNEAU, Alaska — On Monday, April 13, 2020, the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development began issuing the…