Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Department of Health and Social Services today announced 153 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska
149 were residents and 4 were nonresident cases.
Juneau reported two new resident cases, and the new nonresident case is under investigation.
In the rest of Southeast one new case was reported in Sitka, Petersburg, and Wrangell.
Suspected drug dealer from out of state arrested on Prince of Wales
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - An out-of-state man who trespassed into an unoccupied residence in the Prince of Wales Island community of Hollis, has been arrested for allegedly operating a drug operation from there.
Alaska senator wants Dunleavy apology after scathing letter
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska state senator is seeking an apology from Gov. Mike Dunleavy for a scathing letter in which he accused her of misrepresenting the state’s COVID-19 response and said his administration would no longer participate in hearings she leads.
Flags to be lowered for former Legislator, John Sackett on Monday
Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Governor Dunleavy has ordered US and state flags to fly at half-staff on Monday, March 8, to honor the passing of former state Legislator, John Sackett.
No cases for Thursday in Juneau
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - There were no new cases of COVID-19 in Juneau on Thursday, March 4.
Alert level raised after explosion at remote Alaska volcano
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Officials at the Alaska Volcano Observatory have raised the alert level after a small explosion was recorded at a remote volcano.
Vessel sinks near Sitka, spilling diesel
Sitka, Alaska (KINY) - Coast Guard Sector Juneau received a report on February 26 that 52-foot fishing vessel, Haida Lady, sank between Cobb Island and Silver Point South of Sitka.
Avalanche control work conducted on Thane Road
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Thane Road was closed again Thursday morning for additional avalanche control work by the State Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.
Alaska's Murkowski the difference in committee vote on Interior Secretary's nomination
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Congresswoman Deb Haaland has cleared one hurdle in the path to become the first Native American to serve as the Secretary of the Interior. The Senate Energy Committee voted Thursday, in an 11-to-9 vote, with one Republican - Lisa Murkowski of Alaska - voting "yes."
Precipitation way above normal in Juneau in 2020, temperatures near normal
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The statistics are in for Juneau's weather in 2020.
Assembly Finance approves revised school district budget
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Assembly Finance Committee adjusted its funding contribution for the Juneau School District during its meeting Wednesday night.
Avalanche danger remains "considerable" for Juneau
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Avalanche danger remains considerable for the Juneau area.
Pacific gray whales spotted in Puget Sound
SEATTLE (AP) — A group of Pacific gray whales known as the Sounders because they stop over in Puget Sound during their coastal migration, is beginning to arrive in the region.