Coronavirus

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Prep hockey delayed after Anchorage tournament outbreak

The Anchorage health department is investigating a cluster of cases associated with an invitational.

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A row of footballs at the Homer-Seward game at Homer, Alaska, on Aug. 29, 2020. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
A row of footballs at the Homer-Seward game at Homer, Alaska, on Aug. 29, 2020. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
Brian Mazurek / Peninsula Clarion Commercial fishing vessels ride on their moorings on the Kenai River on July 10.

More money available for Kenai commercial fishers

The city is doubling the individual grant amount from $1,000 to $2,000.

Brian Mazurek / Peninsula Clarion Commercial fishing vessels ride on their moorings on the Kenai River on July 10.
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Resident cases pass 9,000, deaths reach 60

DHSS announced 129 new COVID-19 cases in Alaska on Thursday.

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A row of footballs at the Homer-Seward game at Homer, Alaska, on Aug. 29, 2020. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
A row of footballs at the Homer-Seward game at Homer, Alaska, on Aug. 29, 2020. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
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State reports 116 new cases, all residents

DHSS announced 116 new COVID-19 cases in Alaska on Wednesday.

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More than one-fifth of all district students enrolled in Connections

Of the district’s 7,947 total students, 1,772 — or 22.79% — were enrolled in the program as of Sept. 24.

Risk levels

Seward schools to remain in medium risk level after new cases

The state announced three new cases of COVID-19 in Seward on Wednesday.

Risk levels
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State records largest single-day case increase

DHSS announced 197 new COVID-19 cases in Alaska on Monday

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850 new cases, 6 deaths

COVID week in review

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An at-home COVID-19 test is seen. (Courtesy photo)

At-home COVID-19 test kits for sale at Safeway pharmacies

At-home COVID-19 saliva test kits are now available for purchase at Safeway pharmacies.

An at-home COVID-19 test is seen. (Courtesy photo)
Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Oct. 1

Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Oct. 1

Risk levels are based on COVID cases reported in a community and determine how schools will operate.

Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Oct. 1
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DHSS announces 136 new cases, 1 on peninsula

DHSS announced 136 new COVID-19 cases in Alaska on Thursday.

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Noah Procter, center, and Brad Carver, right, of Solid Rock Bible Camp, pick up a set of newly repaired mountain boards from Beemuns Variety Ski and Bike Loft as Gaile Sutton, left, rings up the transaction in Soldotna, Alaska on Sept. 17, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

‘How long will it be before things get back to normal?’

Businesses across the peninsula feel effects of COVID summer

Noah Procter, center, and Brad Carver, right, of Solid Rock Bible Camp, pick up a set of newly repaired mountain boards from Beemuns Variety Ski and Bike Loft as Gaile Sutton, left, rings up the transaction in Soldotna, Alaska on Sept. 17, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
A new sign welcoming people to the City of Soldotna is photographed on May 1, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna begins accepting applications for new grant programs

The city will open the application period on Thursday to help residents impacted by COVID-19.

A new sign welcoming people to the City of Soldotna is photographed on May 1, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
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Statewide COVID-19 recoveries pass 4,000

DHSS announced 108 people tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.

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Dr. Anne Zink, Alaska’s chief medical officer, addresses reporters during a Wendesday, March 25, 2020 press conference in the Atwood Building in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Office of the Governor)

Opinion: Why all Alaskans should join me in getting a flu shot this year

The best time to get your shot is by the end of October, but it’s never too late.

Dr. Anne Zink, Alaska’s chief medical officer, addresses reporters during a Wendesday, March 25, 2020 press conference in the Atwood Building in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Office of the Governor)