Hoonah, Alaska (KINY) - Hoonah Mayor Gerald Byers said bars and restaurants have limited capacity after three cases of COVID were confirmed in the community this week.
Mayor Byers asked the community to limit interactions outside the home and take other precautions.
Those include extra hand washings, wearing masks, and social distancing.
Byers asked the community to stay calm during these trying times, "Stay positive! We are in this together."
CBJ approves additional help for businesses
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The CBJ heard unanimous support from struggling business owners that supported using $2.3 million in federal dollars to help keep their doors open.
CBJ approves additional help for businesses
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The CBJ heard unanimous support from struggling business owners that supported using $2.3 million in federal dollars to help keep their doors open.
Assembly awards $1.5 million for SHI
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Sealaska Heritage Institute cleared a huge hurdle Monday when they received a grant from the CBJ to help construct the SHI Arts Campus.
Ketchikan sees 2 new cases of COVID-19
Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - There were two new positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Ketchikan today.
Virus restrictions lead Norwegian champ to drop Iditarod
Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - Norwegian musher Thomas Waerner says he won’t defend his title at next year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race because of restrictions and uncertainty over travel during the coronavirus pandemic.
Temblor strikes at sea near Sitka on Monday
Sitka, Alaska (KINY) - An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 occurred 32 miles southwest of Sitka, the United States Geological Survey reported on Monday.
Accused murderer Fenton Jacobs appears in court
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A man accused of murder appeared telephonically in a Juneau court on Monday afternoon.
CBJ: More than 2 dozen COVID-19 cases over the weekend
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is reporting 31 new individuals with COVID-19 in Juneau – 29 are residents and two are nonresidents.
Pandemic has taken a bite out of seafood trade, consumption
Juneau, Alaska (AP) - The coronavirus pandemic has hurt the U.S. seafood industry due to a precipitous fall in imports and exports and a drop in the catch of some species.
Alaska DOC says inmate death COVID-19 related
Juneau, Alaska (AP) - An inmate with underlying health issues, serving time at an Alaska prison that is experiencing a coronavirus outbreak, died from complications related to COVID-19, the Alaska Department of Corrections said.
School superintendent outlines when more students may be able to return to classrooms
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - At what level will the Juneau School District be comfortable bringing students back to the classroom?
Barge rate increase expected to raise Alaska consumer prices
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s largest barge operator has announced an increase in prices starting next month.
Sitka Sound Science Center opens the aquarium to school-age youth for independent learning and exploration 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays. To sign up for this free program visit sitkascience.org. For more information email [email protected].
at NoneAlaska Longline Fishermen’s Association and Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust, Cooking for a Cause Fundraiser - December 4th-6th. Join us in Cooking for a Cause with Chef Collette of Ludvigs as your personal (virtual)cooking instructor! All ingredients included to cook a gourmet meal for 2. Ask your favorite someone or get together with your social distancing pod for a fun interactive night. Proceeds from the event will go to the Seafood Donation program run by the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association (ALFA) and the Alaska Sustainable FisheriesTrust (ASFT). Since March 2020, ALFA and ASFT have provided over 480,000 meals of seafood, free of charge, to Alaskans who are food insecure. Participants can purchase a box with all the ingredients to cook a gourmet two-course dinner with video-led instructions from one of Sitka’s favorite local chefs. Seafood,vegetarian and chicken options are available and each box also comes with dessert for two. Boxes will be available December 4th, however, participants can set their own schedule as the instructions and entertainment are pre-recorded and can be accessed at your convenience. Entertainment from local musicians and singers will be available to watch while you enjoy your dinner and a silent auction with many great items that will be posted as part of the fundraiser. Post photos of your finished plate in our photo contest and the best looking dish can win you a $50 Ludvigs Gift certificate! Silent auction and photo contest winners will be announced on Sunday, December 6th. Enjoy a Ludvig’s dinner at home for a great cause!Ticket areon sale now through November 22nd. Visitalaskansown.com/pages/cookingforacause2020 to purchase tickets. For more information contact Lauren at 714-369-4057 or at [email protected]
at ZoomThe Sitka Monthly Grind is seeking performers for the December 12th Holiday Grind. If you are interested you will need to record your presentation, and get it to Jeanne Stolberg by December 1st. The show will be produced and shown on Sitka Monthly Grind’s Facebook and Youtube channel starting December 12th. For details or questions contact Jeanne at 738-8083, or Jeff at 747-4821. The Sitka Monthly Grind is under the Greater Sitka Arts Council umbrella, the philosophy remains family oriented, non political, and affordable.
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