COVID-19 and Fishing in the Last Frontier: What’s on the Line?
Alaska’s fishing industry is facing ongoing challenges that have been compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Anchorage: Wear a Mask, Socially Distance, and Wash Your Hands or a Second Hunker Down Is on the Horizon
Acting Anchorage Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson is modifying two emergency orders to strengthen mask mandates and place more stringent guidelines on indoor gatherings and events in the hope that—in the near future—even more strict restrictions will be unnecessary.
Record Air Cargo Numbers Continue in Third Quarter at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport has reported record air cargo numbers as the COVID-19 pandemic has heavily influenced transportation in 2020.
Alaska Pacific University Is Extending Pandemic Plan to Spring 2021
Because of the continuing and rising spread of COVID-19 through Alaska, APU is extending it’s policy of distance learning for the safety of students and communities around the state.
SBA and Treasury Announce Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less
This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief to America’s smallest businesses while also ensuring sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
Hospitality Industry Relief Program Grants Available Monday, October 12
This program dedicates $7.1 million of the Municipality’s CARES Act allocation to businesses in the hospitality industry that have experienced economic hardship due to the COVID-19 health emergency and related emergency shutdowns.