This Day in Alaska History-January 21st, 1905
US Imposing Mandatory COVID Tests on Travelers From China
WASHINGTON — Federal health officials have announced that, because of the surge in coronavirus cases in China, nearly all airline passengers from the country will have to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test to enter the United States starting January 5. The only exceptions will be those younger than age 2. The U.S. move follows […]
Disaster Fund Deadline for CFEC Permit Holders Set for Oct 31
Harvesters with Alaska’s Commercial Fishery Entry Commission (CFEC) permits have until Oct. 31 to apply for their share of the $31.8 million in financial relief for fishery participants impacted by the 2016 Gulf of Alaska pink salmon fishery disaster. Application materials for crew members, according to details released in August by the Pacific States Marine […]
Israel Bars Entry for Two US Lawmakers
WASHINGTON — Israel barred two U.S. lawmakers from entering the country Thursday, setting off a new round of controversy in the debate over U.S. support for its ally in the Middle East. Democratic congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib have been vocal critics of Israel and its treatment of Palestinians. They were set to […]