WASHINGTON – The top U.S. infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, warned Sunday there is an “extraordinary risk” of the further spread of the ravaging coronavirus if the United States is reopened to business and returned to a sense of normalcy too quickly on May 1, as President Donald Trump is considering. Fauci […]
Our public safety partners are working hard to keep you safe from those with ill-intentions related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Alaska chapters of the Department of Law, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and U.S. Attorney’s Office have all issued statements warning citizens of potential COVID-19 related scams. They’ve asked everyone to be on […]
Community leaders in the Nushagak area of the Bristol Bay wild salmon fishery say they want restrictions in place before the harvesting begins to keep residents safe from the novel coronavirus, which has reached pandemic strength. A unified message from regional organizations based in Dillingham, Alaska, calls for all individuals arriving for the fishery […]
Required international terminal modifications delayed by travel restrictions (KETCHIKAN, Alaska) – The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) has cancelled service to Prince Rupert, British Columbia until further notice. COVID-19 related travel restrictions have delayed work to bring the AMHS Prince Rupert Terminal into compliance with federal regulations. All passengers are being notified and rebooked or […]