JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The state on Wednesday accused an Anchorage man of buying respirators and selling them at “unconscionable prices” online in an effort to profit off concerns with the coronavirus. The complaint against Juan Lyle Aune alleges violations of a law barring unfair trade and commerce practices. It […]
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Young Downplays COVID19-ap
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The longest-serving member of the U.S. House urged fellow seniors — a group health officials say is at a higher risk of severe illness from the coronavirus — to “go forth with everyday activities” amid virus concerns he characterized as overblown.
‘Into the Wild’ Bus a Hazard-ap
Scores of travelers have been rescued and two have died trying to cross the unpredictable Teklanika River while seeking to retrace the steps of Christopher McCandless along the Stampede Trail.
Senate puts $1,000 Stimulus in Budget-ap
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Senate approved a budget provision Monday that would give residents a $1,000 payment as a way to blunt economic impacts from the coronavirus.
AK Census Response Behind-ap
BETHEL, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s response rate to the ongoing U.S. census count is half that of the national average, officials said. Only 11% of Alaska households have responded to 2020 census forms mailed to residents, KYUK-AM reported Tuesday. There have been 140 million forms sent to households nationwide so […]
Legislators Lower Pioneer Home Rates-ap
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Legislature has approved legislation that would lower rates for residents of state-supported elder-care facilities.
Crime Victims Week 4/19-25
National Crime Victims’ Rights week will take place April 19 –25, 2020. This year’s theme is “Seek Justice | Ensure Victims’ Rights | Inspire Hope” which celebrates the progress made by those before us as we look to a future of crime victim services that is even more inclusive, accessible, and […]
Dunleavy Recall Enforcement Halted-AP
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A state court judge Wednesday put on hold a decision that would have allowed an effort to recall Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy to move to a new signature-gathering phase, a stay intended to provide time for the Alaska Supreme Court to weigh in. Superior Judge Eric […]
Lawsuit: EPA has dragged feet on oil spill dispersant rules-AP
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Environmental groups and women from Alaska and Louisiana are asking a federal court to make the Environmental Protection Agency set new rules for use of oil spill dispersants, citing worries about the chemicals’ health and environmental effects. “We want our foods to come to us. What’s […]
Anchorage Wells Fargo Robbed-AP
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The FBI is looking for two men who robbed a bank in Alaska. One of the suspects carried a shotgun into the bank. An employee and a customer inside the Anchorage bank were injured, KTUU-television reported. One person was taken to a hospital with what Anchorage […]
