AIDEA Announces AK CARES Funding Program
The purpose of the AK CARES Funding Program is to provide emergency relief grants to small businesses that were unable to receive support from federal funding made available by the CARES Act.
COVID-19
COVID-19 Disruptions Cause 13.1 Percent Job Loss in April
Alaska’s job count was down 13.1 percent in April from the same month last year, a loss of 42,200 jobs.
2020 Fair Canceled for First Time Since World War II
The cancellation is due to the continuing uncertainty regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
A COVID-19 Story from a Rugged Alaskan
Despite being prepared to run the Boston Marathon, when Finstad was infected with the COVID-19 virus, it knocked him down and almost took him out.
Hecla Mining Company Continues COVID-19 Support
Hecla Greens Creek has worked with the City and Borough of Juneau to donate 30,000 protective masks to the City and Borough of Juneau and 25 cases of gloves to the Juneau Police Department.
2020 Permanent Fund Dividend to Begin Distribution July 1
Permanent Fund Division estimates nearly 600,000 Alaskans will receive payment on July 1.